This is a lively and fun course designed to help you develop skills in the fields of Media Production as well as improving your literacy and numeracy. You will find out what it is like to work in the Creative Arts industry and do project work in photography and video production to gain a realistic idea about career possibilities in the media. Using software such as Photoshop and Adobe Premiere, you will experiment with techniques to get you familiar with the industry standard software that you will be using. For those interested in moving on to higher level Games Design courses, we also spend time with you developing concepts for Games production using software such as Piksel so bring your games to life.
Dedicated tutorial support will encourage you to develop relevant life and work skills, and build your confidence in your abilities and talents. At the end of the course, you will produce a final major project and will show your work to family and friends.
You will also study for qualifications at entry level or level 2 in Mathematics and English depending on your achievement in these subjects when you enrol.
If you gain a pass grade on the Level 1 programme as well as achieve the Mathematics and English qualifications, you can progress to an appropriate Level 2 qualification.
On completion of this course, you will achieve a Level 1 UAL Diploma in Art, Design and Media.
This course covers a wide range of hair and media make-up treatments. The method of learning is a mixture of practical and theory sessions. Your course may include one late night a week.
The units you will study are likely to include:
Core Units:
Specialist Units: Create, dress and fit facial postiche Wig dressing and styling
All units are subject to change and may be withdrawn.
This course is ideal for those who have an interest within the hair and media make-up industry. It is an introductory course where you will learn the fundamental skills and techniques to start your journey within this industry.
This course involves not only the make-up service but will also develop your skills to provide hair services such as style and dress.
Units include:
Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media make-up offers varied services in the hair and make-up industry and includes a variety of practical and theoretical classes.
You will also take part in trips, visits, seminars, and competitions alongside your course to further develop your understanding and knowledge of the industry which will be dependent upon your attendance and professional conduct.
The VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up Artistry is a qualification that has been specifically designed to enable you to learn both aspects of basic hair styling and media make-up.
You will be studying a variety of different units such as Body Art, Make up, Hair Styling, Mendhi Application, Nail Art, Face Painting, Colouring Hair and more.
All lessons take place at the main Kingsway campus in Dunstable.
You will learn through a mix of theory and practical sessions, which will take place in our modern salons.
You will be given short tasks to complete each week, which form the basis for your coursework.
The HNC and HND in Technical Theatre is aimed at people who would like to work behind the scenes in the performance industry. It develops skills in a variety of technical roles and offers the opportunity to work at a local theatre to gain skills and experience within the working environment.
Key facts: The course is taught in a highly practical way using workshop style classes in which students work individually and in groups to develop and refine their skills, supported by lecturers with extensive experience in all areas. Work placements at local entertainment venues will be set up at the start of the programme and most learning will take place either on placement or at college supporting in-house performances. After two years you will able to look for work in a theatre or other live performance venue or progress to the third year of a degree to specialise and hone your skills.
Part-time study may be available for this course and these options will be discussed at your interview.
The UAL Level 2 Award/Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (Technical Theatre Pathway) is a course designed to develop students' potential for working in in theatre production and prepare them for future qualifications.
During this hands-on, practical one-year course, students will cover a wide range of technical skills, contextual activities related to theatre and will also be given the opportunity to be involved in the backstage production of our public performances. The method of learning is a mixture of both tutor led and practical sessions.
Students will develop a range of technical skills across theatre production, such as stage maintenance, set design and construction, theatre lighting and sound, and production health and safety. They will work in close collaboration with our acting, dance and musical theatre students in creating and realising thought-provoking and exciting stage performances.
The course is taught by subject specialists, and you will be working both independently and in small groups, utilising our state of the art facilities. There may be opportunities for students to attend external performances or workshops with local theatres.
**On Completion of the course, you will achieve a Level 2 UAL Award and Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (Technical Theatre)
This is is a course for anyone with an interest in Media and Film Production. The Creative Media Production course allows students to develop a wide range of practical production skills in a variety of formats in combination with an understanding of how media texts function and media industries work.
The course is equivalent to 1 A Level.
This course can be studied alongside A Levels so progression opportunities include degrees in Film & Media Production, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Games Design etc. as well as employment or apprenticeships.
The course is a two-year A-Level programme
You don’t need GCSE Media Studies to take the subject at A Level at Bilborough Sixth Form College but you will need creativity, imagination, a willingness to develop a range of technical skills and an interest in all aspects of the media: television, radio, magazines, video games, social media and the music industry. We follow the Eduqas specification. The course is assessed through a mixture of exams and practical coursework and you study a wide range of texts from popular TV spy thrillers such as Killing Eve to Video Games such as Assassin’s Creed and music videos by Beyonce.
You’ll work in a specialist edit suite and will have access to all the equipment you need to successfully produce practical projects. Much of the shooting for the coursework takes place outside college. To allow students to take the cameras off college premises it is essential that they are insured. As it is impossible to cover these items under the general college insurance, the department underwrites the insurance and charges each student a £15 fee to cover the cost. This money should be paid at enrolment in August.
Perfect if you want to explore your talents in acting and dance and gain some experience in the performing arts.
You’ll learn the basics of performance and the skills needed to develop a career in performing arts. You will begin to develop techniques to create a character and perform in front of an audience.
You can expect a good all-round grounding in the basic techniques of performance. Experienced tutors will help you develop skills in dance and acting and help you gain a good understanding of the performing arts industry. The course will help with confidence and self-esteem and develop team work and communication skills.
