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FdA Media AdvertisingDuration:Two years Full-time Entry Requirements:GCSE level: Normally 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade C or above. Together with one of the following: A minimum of 60 tariff points at A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification. Access to Higher Education: Considered on an individual basis. Applications from mature students without academic credentials will be considered on an individual basis. National and Advanced Diplomas in a relevant subject are accepted as a progression to a Foundation Degree and HND. Please note, additional costs may be incurred for necessary CRB check and if any equipment, resources or trips need to be purchased. Awarding Body:University of Plymouth. Apply Notes:For full time study apply online at www.ucas.com UCAS Institution: TRURO UCAS Institution Code: T85 UCAS Course Code: P400 UCAS Course Title: FdA/MAd Introduction:This course develops the skills of advertising, emphasising the practical design and presentational abilities, working in a variety of media. The course equips you with the creative and business skills you need to enter the global advertising industry; you will also find it uses examples from voluntary and charitable organisations. The main emphasis is on producing creative solutions to advertising scenarios. You will learn how to deal with clients and the legal, ethical and economic background to advertising. The course helps you understand the advertising industry as a preparation for employment, but also develops your academic understanding and skills so that you can progress onto the third year of a full BA (Hons) at the University of Plymouth. Course Structure:The strength of this course is that it deals with a wide range of media skills and practices, while also making students work in real situations to come up against legal, ethical and representational issues and theory. The contextual side of the course is strong, but not overly academic in the first year. Modules:
Methods of Study:This course enables students who are predominantly practical to learn through experience. However, incorporating contextual and legal ethical studies will allow students to develop this aspect of their studies in the second year. Therefore the progression to a course which implies a greater theoretical depth is possible, while the practical final option would be more suited for those wishing to move straight into work. Mentors:Students are supported both academically and pastorally by tutors and lecturers. The Future:Successful students may progress to the final year of the BA Media Arts degree at the University of Plymouth. Various alternative progression routes are available, depending on the student's aims and ambitions - details available from the course tutor. Features:The Foundation Degree in Media Advertising is a new employment related qualification run by Truro College in partnership with the University of Plymouth. Foundation Degrees are designed to equip students with the specialist technical knowledge increasingly required by employers. Contacts with local organisations and professional agencies will aid students in their studies, with possible access to briefs for artifacts, strategies, schedules and budgeting experience. The design of the course focuses on real scenarios and working as often as possible with real clients, as 'freelance' agents. Extra Information:The premise of the qualification is to equip advertisers with the knowledge and ability to confidently move into the industry in a variety of specific pathways that are led by strong long term job requirements, as well as giving a first class base for those who may wish to take their qualification higher at university. Header Notes:The Foundation Degree (Fd) has been in existence since September 2001 and is a new Higher Education qualification which aims to bridge the gap between education and employment. Each course is designed to maximise the benefits to both students and prospective employers with work based elements within the course structure, which can lead straight into employment or into the final year of a related Degree course. For further information and an application form for part-time study please contact:Higher Education Admissions, Truro College, College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX **Truro and Penwith College offers free impartial advice and guidance on all courses.  |