Description
One year course
at North Hanover Street Campus
The course provides an introduction to broadcast media and develops communication skills in radio presentation and production as well as other media formats.
Subjects studied include:
- Radio: Making a Programme
- Radio Presentation
- Sound Recording
- Video Production
- Research and Interview Skills
- Music Programme Production
This course incorporates the National Certificate in Media at SCQF Level 6 which offers a wide range of opportunities to develop creative and production skills across the media.
Practical work takes place in supervised studio sessions, on location recording and using digital editing software. Practical exercises are introduced with demonstrations and related theory is taught in lectures and tutorials. Teamwork is important as much of the practical work takes place in groups. Students will have access to the college’s own internet radio station Glasgow Met Radio, which broadcasts from a state of the art digital radio studio.
Shoutcast URL: http://stream.glasgowmet.ac.uk:8000/listen.pls
Podcast site: http://metropolitan.clydebroadcast.co.uk
Download the NC Radio Course Leaflet.
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Progression Opportunities
Career
Employment in a range of media industries at a junior level. There are employment opportunities in radio for those with a variety of up to date skills and broadcasting knowledge and experience.
Study
Students who successfully complete all elements of the NC may progress to a range of HNC/Ds such as HNC/D Practical Journalism, Digital Media, ICT and Multimedia.
Entry Requirements
(a) Relevant group of NQ Units or completed Access to Communication & Media Course.
OR
(b) Two Standard Grades at Credit Level including English,
OR
(c) Personal Experience.
Apply Information
Fill in an application form and return it as soon as possible to the College’s Student Services Section. Your application will be acknowledged within ten working days of receipt.
It is important that you complete the application form as accurately and clearly as possible. You may also wish to include additional information to support your application.
Your completed application form will be passed to a course tutor who will consider your application and you may be asked to attend an interview.
If you are successful you will be made a formal offer of a place. An unconditional offer means that you fulfil all the immediate course entry requirements and have been accepted. A conditional offer means that you must obtain certain qualifications or examination grades before you are accepted. Guidance on how to accept or decline a place is contained in the offer letter.
If you decide to withdraw your application or if you are accepted on to more than one course, please inform the Student Services Section immediately. This will enable us to offer the places held open for you to other applicants.
Applicants who are unsuccessful will be given the opportunity to consider other options available to them and, if required, to seek advice from Student Services Staff.
If you have any questions about how to apply or wish to check on the progress of your application please contact the Student Services Section on 0141 566 6224 or email studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Applications are welcomed throughout the year. However, the earlier you apply the better your chance of a place on the course of your choice.
You may want some guidance before applying for a place on a College course. Help and support is freely available by contacting the College’s Student Services Section.
For entry onto some of our full time courses students should provide a portfolio which includes recent work relevant to their choice of course Portfolio Guidance Notes
Enrolment
Enrolment dates vary according to course requirements. If you have accepted a definite offer of a place, the Student Services Section will provide you with joining instructions giving details on when to enrol and first day attendance. These are usually sent at the beginning of August.
Induction
During your first few days at the College you will obtain more information on your course of study and the facilities on offer at College. Usually there is a Welcome Event at the beginning of each academic session. Details will be provided with joining instructions.