Digital Journalism & Content Creation Level 3
Start Date
Mon Sep 02 2024
Day / Time
Weekdays
Duration
1 year
Fees
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Do you have ambitions to be a Digital Journalist or Content Creator?
On this course you will be working in a professional environment on challenging projects such as our industry based and successful Newsroom, taking on the roles of researcher, writer, video producer, podcaster, photographer and presenter.
You'll be generating topical and trending content as part of our cross college CoLab initiative, working with Music and Performing Arts, Hair & Beauty and Art & Design on various projects throughout the year in addition to commissions set by our external industry partners.
Every successful industry is now represented digitally and you'll be using social media professionally, creating content for clients and using industry standard software.
Validated by the world-renowned University of the Arts London (UAL) this qualification gives you the freedom to explore your potential, take creative risks and find the path that challenges and excites you. Learn through experimentation and exploration by engaging with practical and theory sessions, projects, lectures, trips and visits.
The course has been designed and refined with our industry partners to ensure that we are providing you with the skills you need in an ever-evolving digital workplace or further study at degree level and above.
You will study the following projects:
- Practical and theory skills workshops
- Newsroom
- Mini major project - social media campaign
- Your personal progression
- Experimental tech study
We work hard to make some fantastic partnerships with employers to give you experience of the world of work. All our students will undertake commissioned work for a range of companies both in and outside of the media industry. Career development is central to our courses and we continually work to gain you relevant, real world experience.
We have a track record of working with industry leaders including:
- Purpose Made Podcast
- Sage
- We are Disabled
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the
most out of your time at college.
We
have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our
students.
Our
specialist teams can help with:
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Learning difficulties
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Physical and sensory disabilities
- Dyslexia,
dyspraxia, neurodiversity or other specific learning
difficulties
- Mental
health and well being
- Exam
access arrangements
- Money,
finance and bursary advice
- Careers
advice, job and university applications
See
here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us
on 0191 490 4627.
The standard entry requirements for this course are:
4 GCSE grade 4 or above (grade A*-C), including English and Maths
Applicants who do not meet all the course entry requirements, may still be considered with discussion around portfolios and experience.
If you're unable to continue with your application to this course, an alternative course will be explored and further advice and guidance offered.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 2246, [email protected] or via Live Chat. Or pop along to one of our Enrolment Events.
"Coming back to college as a mature student was nerve-wracking for me, but I couldn't be happier I did. Studying at Gateshead has given me the skills and confidence I need to be successful in my dream career of working in the media industry, which I am well on my way too!" Layla Rees
"The thing that I have enjoyed the most about the course is the independent
nature of it. You are in complete control of your learning which is something
that is very important for me." Callum
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