School of Interactive Media and Technology
B-TEC Higher National Certificate in Interactive Media Level 4
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media provides opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge and practical skills in the workplace. Full-time learners have the opportunity to do this through formal work placements or their part-time employment experience. The qualification prepares learners for employment in the interactive media sector and will be suitable for learners who have already decided that they wish to enter this area of work. Some adult learners may wish to make the commitment required by this qualification in order to enter a specialist area of employment in interactive media or progress into higher education. Other learners may want to extend the specialism that they followed on the BTEC Higher National Certificate programme. Progression from this qualification may well be into or within employment in the interactive media sector.
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media mainly offers a progression route for learners who are studying a Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art and Design), a National Diploma in Design or a National Diploma in Art and Design and equivalent to any foundation degree.
Learners studying on the BTEC Higher National Diploma will be able to either gain employment in the interactive media sector or continue their pathway studies at BA/BSc 1 year or MA at certain universities.
Applying for the Course Applications for the full-time or part-time study should be made online applications system. Anytime during the year for enrolment in September 2011.
Entry Requirement Qualifications and/or experience held by applicants, considering whether this profile shows an ability to progress to a Level 5 qualification. For learners who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Design or Art and Design An AVCE/Advanced GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
- A GCE Advanced level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject.
- This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C
- Other related Level 3 qualificationsAn Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution from UK or International Institute. (i.e. Pakistan, Indian sub continent Intermediate or FA/FSc)
- Related work experience.
- Applicant may be considered without the above formal qualification who has related experience.
The 16-unit BTEC Higher National Diploma (Foundation Degree Level) provides greater breadth and specialisation than the BTEC Higher National Certificate. Higher National Diplomas are mode free but are followed predominately by full-time learners. They allow progression into or within employment in the interactive media sector, either directly on achieving of the award or following further study to degree level.
Level QCF 4
Duration 1 Years
Mode: Full-Time (36 – 40 weeks per academic year) Part Time: 12-18 months
Fees:
- UK Students: £ 2950 per annum. The students can apply for local funding or loans and should refer to the various options available at http://mchemt.com/admissions/scholarship-funding
- International Students: £4950 per academic year and registration or examination fees of the awarding body
- Minimum £3000 has to be paid for the issue of CAS letter from the admissions office.
Entry Requirement:
- 4 GCSEs with 1 GCE A Level
- Level 3 Qualification or any associate diplomas in engineering or IT
- Overseas qualification Higher School leaving certificate (intermediate)
- Mature students over the age of 21 with no formal qualification but experience and another qualifications may be admitted at the discretion of the admission tutor
B-TEC Higher National Diploma in Interactive Media
On completion of 2 years HND Students can use the pathway for a progression to final year of the BSc degree or alternatively proceed to post graduate diploma Level 7.
Level QCF 5
Duration 2 Years
Mode: Full-Time (36 – 40 weeks per academic year) Part Time: 2-3 Years
Fees:
- UK Students: £ 2950 per annum.
- International Students: £4950 per academic year and registration or examination fees of the awarding body
Entry Requirement:
- 4 GCSEs with 2 GCE A Level
- Level 3/4 Qualification or any associate diplomas in engineering or IT
- Overseas qualification Higher School leaving certificate (intermediate)
- Mature students over the age of 21 with no formal qualification but experience and another qualifications may be admitted at the discretion of the admission tutor
English Language requirement
- B2 in each of the four disciplines is the appropriate level for those coming to study at level 6 (undergraduate) and above.
- B1 is the appropriate level for lower courses, including the Pathways.
- In order to get a visa, those outside of universities will have to present a test certificate form
- MCHEMT is an independent test provider, please refer to ESOL qualifications page on our website.
- UK Border Agency Officers will be able to refuse a migrant who cannot speak without an interpreter.
Unit No Core units All seven units must be taken
- Computer Applications in Art and Design
- Computing Fundamentals
- Interactive Media Design and Authoring
- Interactive Media Web Authoring
- Historical and Contextual Referencing
- Interactive Media Professional Practice
- Cultural Interpretation
Specialist units — choose nine units
- Interactive Media Principles
- Interactive Media Professional Team
- Animation Techniques
- 3D Computer Modelling and Animation
- Computer Interface Design Principles
- Sound Production and Editing Using Interactive Media
- Computer Programming Principles
- Networks and Operating Systems
- Object Oriented Design and Programming
- Computer Systems Requirements Analysis
- Website Creation and Management
- Interactive Media Technology
- Electronic Communication Applications
- Audio Visual Techniques in Interactive Media
- New Technologies in Interactive Media
- Marketing Development Using Interactive Media
- Professional Sound Production Using Interactive Media
- Digital and Video Post Production and Editing
- Image Manipulation Applications
- Project Management for Learning Using Interactive Media
- 2D, 3D and 4D Digital Applications
- Effective Lifelong Learning
The B-TEC Higher National Diploma programme must contain a minimum of eight units designated at H2 level.
- At level 4 the emphasis is on the application of knowledge, skills and understanding, use of conventions in the field of study, use of analytical skills and selection and organisation of information.
- At level 5 the emphasis is on application and evaluation of contrasting ideas, principles, theories and practices, greater specialisation in the field of study, and an increasing independence in systematic enquiry and analysis.
Learners studying for BTEC Higher Nationals in Interactive Media will be expected to develop the following skills during the programme of study:synthesis of a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to interactive media application of complex theories to practical realistic work situations in the interactive media sector independence of approach to study and the generation of interactive media evidence ability to engage with complex and/or unpredictable situations in interactive media contexts ability to take responsibility to manage and direct their own and others activities insight and judgment in relation to the margins and consequences of error research and investigative skills-responsive to change and ability to multitask-ability to innovate and work in a creative way.
Students will gain practical training with our partner Digital Media Television Network on various aspects of media including digital production, post production, audio, satellite technology, fiber optics, editing, direction, short film making etc.
A graduate diploma in Information Technology and Computer Science vocational based. The core technical elements of the course will develop practical skills in installing, troubleshooting and operating systems and hardware. Working with laptops, notebooks and PDAs and working with internet applications.
Graduation diploma is a 2 years full time and 3 years part time course. Students may use the progression route for BSc degree at the universities or alternatively accreditation is being sought for the honours degree from the British Computer Society (BCS) which would mean that you would gain exemptions from part1 and part 2 of the Society’s Professional Examinations.
This graduate diploma is specially designed by MCHEMT as a extensive study and vocational training programme for students who wishes to specialise in information technology with developing computer systems. On completion of this course we award the graduate diploma which equalaint to any Honours degree in UK or student can use our progression route by taking a short study course at universities where student may be awarded BSc. Alternatively, student may use progression route to master’s diploma in IT
Graduate Diploma in Interactive Media
- QCF Level 6 (Graduate Diploma is an Integrated Diploma created through the merger of levels 4, 5 and 6)
- Duration 2 Years
- Mode: Full-Time (36 – 40 weeks per academic year)
Entry Requirement:
- 4 GCSEs with 2 GCE A Level
- Level 4 Qualification or any associate diplomas in engineering or IT
- Overseas qualification Higher School leaving certificate (intermediate) or equivalent
- Mature students over the age of 21 with no formal qualification but experience and another qualifications may be admitted at the discretion of the admission tutor
Fees:
- UK Students: £ 2,950 per annum.
- International Students: £4950 pa.
Why Study Interactive Media?
- A well-developed two year course with professional experience and excellent links with media industries
- Convergent media approach. Students become familiar with a range of media, including lens-based, broadcast and digital media and become skilled in integrating work across the different media platforms
- Staff are active as media practitioners and/or researchers
- Opportunities for location work, site visits and talks by visiting media professionals
- Extensive modern facilities, video editing (Avid) and multimedia suites, photography studio and darkroom, newsroom and radio and television studios
This qualification is for students who want to make a career in the exicting feild of TV, Radio and Digital advertising arena. Our Media Production course offers you the opportunity to develop your own distinctive approach to the challenges posed by the transformation of the media and creative industries. The course enables you to explore contemporary media production opportunities.
Course Content: Learners are required to have complete the following units.
Year 1
- Unit 1 Digital Video Production
- Unit 2 Visual Communication in Interactive Media
- Unit 3 Interactive Media Technology
- Unit 4 Project Management using Interactive Media
- Unit 5 Website Design and Management
Year 2
- Unit 6 Network Technologies
- Unit 7 Graphics Design
- Unit 8 3D Animation Techniques
- Unit 9 Video Post Production and Editing
- Unit 10 Interactive Multimedia Web Authoring
Assessment
Assessment is by means of courseware, assignments, projects and tests. The assessment is done by internal staff and is subject to external verification. Please refer to the course handbook for details about assessments.
Progression Route
Candidates that successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Interactive Media can progress to a higher level course.