Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
This course is for students who want to tell stories and express themselves through drama, comedy, non-fiction and formatted genres. Immerse yourself in the multi-disciplinary world of modern television content creation, from traditional linear TV to multi-platform content. Although the ways in which consume, shape and interact with the medium are changing, the core skills of good storytelling remain.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Transitional Studies Silent Cinema Screen Skills Location Telling Stories Hollywood Cinema History Television Practical Masterclass Personal Project Visual Culture Documentary Development Production Media
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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Career Progression
The programme is distinguished from others in this area by its focus on a synthesis between all media and a professional learning environment modelled on simulated real-world experiences. Professional pathways exist in the audio-visual, web and screen industries.
Graduate employment opportunities exist in: television, online content providers; the broadcast media; advertisement agencies; production facilities; company in house production facilities; and corporate and state bodies.
