HND PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION

CREATIVE MEDIA PRODUCTION(Moving Image)

Awarding Institution: / Pearson Edexcel
Teaching Institution: / Brooksby Melton College
Institute Code: / Institute code: B92
Programme Title: / Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production(Moving Image)
UCAS Code: / 016W
Institute Code: / B92
Division and/or Faculty/Institute: / Performing Arts and Media
Professional accreditation / Not applicable
Final award(s): / Higher National Diploma
Interim award(s): / Higher National Certificate
Exit or Fallback award(s) / Higher National Certificate
Other internal and external reference points / QAA Academic Infrastructure, including the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the Code of Practice
UK Quality Code for Higher Education
Edexcel awards framework
Language of study / English
Mode of study and normal period of study / Full Time 2 year
Admissions criteria
The standard entry requirement is 160 UCAS points
A-levels and BTEC’s and other Level 3 qualification or related programmes vocational programmes are also accepted
Mature students will be considered following interview
IELTS score 6.0
Programme Overview
This course is for you if you’re looking for a more practical, vocational route into higher education.
You will gain advanced techniques in: Cinematography; Lighting; Non Linear Editing; Digital Visual FX; 3D Modelling and Animation; Green Screen Compositing; Concept Art and Design; Sound Design and Production Design.
By the end of the course you will be able to create a range of both traditional and innovative film and video productions such as short narrative films and high concept promotional videos to professional standards.
Aims of the programme
The Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals in Creative Media Production have been developed to focuson:
  1. providing education and training for a range of careers in the media sector and its support industries
  2. providing opportunities for potential workers in the media sector to achieve a nationally
recognised level 4 or 5 vocationally specific qualification
  1. providing opportunities for full-time students to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the media sector or progress to higher education vocational qualifications in media production
  2. developing the knowledge, understanding and skills of students in the field of media production
  3. providing students with transferable skills that will enable them to progress and move within the media sector
  4. providing opportunities for students to focus on the development of higher level skills in a media context
  5. providing opportunities for students to develop a range of skills and techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
  6. providing centres with flexibility to devise and provide programmes of study which capitaliseon the strengths of the centre and which meet local needs
  7. providing opportunities for further specialism within the vocational areas of audio production, moving image production, and journalism

Distinctive features of the programme
  1. For over 20 years the BMC Performing Arts and Media Academy is one the UK’s leading Media and Performing Arts colleges in the UK.
  2. Based at our Melton campus the department has a series of dedicated Media Suites containing powerful Apple Mac Computers and Mac Book Pro laptops all with the latest software including: the Adobe Suite of Software, 3D Modelling Software, Motion Tracking Software.
  3. Industry Standard Digital 2K Film Cameras,High End Digital SLRs with 35mm Rigs, HD Broadcast Quality Video Cameras, 35mm Red Rock Lens adapters, matte box kits, follow-focus systems, filter trays, HD Portable Monitors, Shoulder Mounting Systems, Stedicam devices, 40ft of Dolly Track & Dollies, Camera Jibs and Carl Zeiss fixed Planar Lenses for Film standard Visuals.
  4. Custom Sound Recording booth and Foley Suite Powered by Digidesign Pro Tools hardware and Software.
  5. HD Cinema Projection systems with Dolby and DTS Sound, 344 seater theatre that doubles up as a large cinema area.
  6. Academic staff are actively engaged in research and current industry practice which directly informs and enhances course content and delivery.They have extensive knowledge and experience of the business world.
  7. Teaching is linked directly with professional practice. Guest practitioners and work experience opportunities help you to learn about their roles and the environments in which digital media practitioners work so they can become effective in the workplace.
  8. Extensive and individualised online support through our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment.
  9. Self initiated and supported work placements and/or community commissions ensure access to current professional settings, practices and issues.

Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge and understanding
On successful completion of the programme you will be able to demonstrate systematic knowledge and understanding of:
  1. The Histories, forms and traditions of film
  2. Knowledge of key practitioners and practices
  3. Awareness of theories, critical perspectives and debates in the dicipline.
  4. Understanding of how intellectual, practical and research skills have contributed to employability

Cognitive, intellectual or thinking skills
On successful completion of the programme you will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
  1. Evaluate the interplay between practice and theory in the digital film technology
  2. Describe, theorise, interpret and evaluate digital film texts and events from a range of critical perspectives.
  3. Apply practices and theories of the digital film technology within a diverse range of either art house, business, social, educational and community contexts

Practical, professional or subject-specific skills
On successful completion of the programme you will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
  1. Create original work using practical technical and production management skills
  2. Realise a script or other material in digital film
  3. Understand the processes of storyboarding, pre production, production and post production planning

Transferable, key or personal skills
On successful completion of the programme you will be able to demonstrate the ability to:
  1. Produce written work with appropriate scholarly conventions
  2. Use information and communication retrieval skills involving the ability to gather, sift, synthesise and organise material independently
  3. Set realistic targets, identify own goals, plan appropriately, and how to reflect and evaluate your own performance
  4. Demonstrate how to develop and adapt own work ethics to fit in with specific restrictions
  5. Construct and present arguments
  6. Communicate in a variety of visual, oral and performance media

Programme structure
Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) – Year 1
Core Unit / Contextual Studies for Creative Media Production / Research Techniques for Creative Media Production / Film Studies / Sound Design for Moving Image Production
Specialist Units / Practical Skills for Moving Image Production / Camera and Lighting Techniques for Moving Image Production / Development and Techniques of Film & Video Editing / Promotional Video Production / Fiction Production for the Moving Image
Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) – Year 2
Core Unit / Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation / Special Subject Investigation for Creative Media Production
Specialist Units / Career Development for the Moving Image Industries / Moving image documentary production / Producer for Moving Image Production / Director for Moving Image Production
Optional Units* / Script Writing for Moving Image Fiction / Work Experience in the Creative Media Sector
*Please note: not all optional modules will run every year. The choice will depend on student
demand and staff availability.
Learning and teaching strategies
Teaching takes place through practical and theorectical classes, lectures, seminars, workshops, data analysis sessions, discussions, tutorials, industry and community visits.You learn through these and through individual and small group self-managed activity including resource-based learning and online learning support through the VLE.
In the first year emphasis is placed on enabling you to recognise, locate and extend your experience, skills and knowledge. Basic practical, creative and study skills are established. Contextual and theoretical knowledge is gained by engaging with key themes and concepts in creative media production . A foundation in practical camera, sound, lighting, editing and animation skills underpins this first year.
In the second year you are encouraged to broaden and deepen this understanding: a variety of critical and conceptual frameworks are introduced and employed. You continue to develop creative and reflective skills and further emphasis is placed on developing skills in group work through collaborative learning.
Teaching is linked directly with professional practice and research both of which directly inform and enhance course content and delivery. Visiting professionals contribute to the course delivery with full time staff and are vital to providing you with access to current professional practices and issues developing your employability skills and knowledge.
Assessment strategy
Each module in your programme has a set of assessment criteria which you will need to demonstrate to pass the module. You will undertake one or more pieces of assessment (assessment items) for each module and you need to show in the work you present for assessment that the assessment criteria for the module are met (please see appendix 2 for a summary of assessment items). Some of the assessments you undertake have elements of negotiation where you can make decisions and agree with your tutor what work you will undertake for assessment. This ensures that the work you do has personal and professional relevance. Assessment items are designated as: practical, presentation, and coursework. The work you present for assessment is varied and could include:
  • practical digital film, VFX and sound projects
  • reflective activities where you look back over your experiences, analyse them with the assistance of relevant theory and reflective tools, and learn from the experience;
  • online discussions that you have had with your peers, tutors and invited contributors to the programme;
  • oral and written reports & presentations;
  • journals, blogs and log books;
  • plans (e.g., action plans, plans for your group activities);
  • employer verification statements which verify that you have negotiated, agreed and conducted work-based activities
  • portfolios of evidence

KIS SUMMARY / Overall / Yrs 1 / Yr 2
Learning & Teaching % / % / % / %
  • Scheduled*
/ 39 / 41 / 36
  • Independent
/ 58 / 58 / 58
  • Placement
/ 3 / 1 / 6
Assessment % / Overall / Yrs 1 / Yr 2
  • Written Exam
/ 0 / 0 / 0
  • Coursework
/ 35 / 39 / 31
  • Practical
/ 65 / 61 / 69
*Information is provided within Module Handbooks regarding detailed breakdown of Scheduled Learning & teaching per module.
How we evaluate and improve standards of learning
As a student of the college you are entitled to express your views on your course and the college in general. You will be asked to respond to at least two surveys each year that you are at the college. You will have the chance to air your views through an elected student representative at monthly course meetings. Your representative may also attend a cross college HE Forum where your views on the college and any concerns will be discussed.
The college has a comprehensive quality assurance programme that monitors all courses through course review, achievement of performance indicators and observation of teaching and learning.
In this provision all project briefs and assignments are internally verified to ensure that all learning outcomes and grading criteria are met.
This course is externally monitored by Edexcel’s External Examiners who advise on academic standards and ensure that all learning objectives have been met.
Support for your learning
The programme is managed by a programme leader, who will support you with ensuring that you meet the programme aims alongside the awarding body expectations for quality.
Induction programme introduces the you to the College and relevant Awarding Body
(Edexcel)policies, procedures and expectations of your programme.
Each of you will have a personal tutor, responsible for support and guidance, who will support you with tracking progress throughout the programme.
Personal Development Planning (PDP) integrated into all programmes via the VLE, providing you feedback on formative and summative assessments.
The college provides a one-stop shop for information and advice on support services including fees, loans, bursaries, housing, counselling, financial advice, careers and disability
Available for your use are: Faith Room, Library and IT services.
To ensure that the college is responsive to the student needs the, HE Programme Reps, HE Forums’, The Students’ Union feedback information to the senior management team.
Faculty and Programme Handbooks provide information about the programme and Awarding body regulations.
Other sources of information
Document control
Author(s) / Alice Tuppen (HE Quality & Development Manager)
Approved by: / Head of Learning
Date approved: / August 2012
Effective from: / September 2012
Document History: / Version 1