media MIX - BRIGHTON

•     Sound art

•     Video & animation

•     Photography

•     Web based media

•     Create your own projects and showcase your work in a public event!

FOUNDATION LEARNING MEDIA MIX

This programme covers a range of practical multimedia skills from video production, sound art and animation, to photography and web design.  It will give you the opportunity to devise and carry out your own projects and learn how to promote your practice. Turn your ideas into reality, using professional Media equipment, state of the art Mac computers and production software.

You will learn many new skills that can be taken into the world of work such as how to use computers, work in groups, project planning, how to write professional emails and much more.

Dv8 aim to help you to develop the confidence to progress into college or work following your time with us by helping you achieve great things that most young people don't get the chance to do!

WHAT ELSE IS IN THESE COURSE?

You will have the opportunity to study Functional Skills, with basic Maths, English and ICT embedded into the course in a fun and relevant way. These can help you to progress onto college.

All courses also include elements of personal and social development to help you move on following your time with us. These can include:

HOW WILL I SPEND MY TIME?

You will be based at Dv8's training centre in either Brighton or Bexhill for two and a half days per week. You will be taught by industry professionals, work in teams to deliver exciting projects and learn all about the world of multimedia.

CAN I GET A QUALIFICATION?

Yes! Whilst on our programmes you can achieve:

Multimedia qualifications and Personal and Social Development qualifications:

•    NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Interactive Media
•    TCL Level 1 Award in The Arts
•    NOCN Step Up Certificate


Functional Skills:

•    Maths  (Entry Level 3 / Level 1)
•    English (Entry Level 3 / Level 1)

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE COURSE?

You will be supported by Dv8 to gain a college place, or find employment, voluntary work or apprenticeships. For those on programme that show commitment and a positive attitude throughout we will aim to find you a work placement in the creative industries!

PROGRESSION

• Level 2 Media courses
• Work Placement in Creative Industries  
• Employment in Creative Industries and Retail

CURRENT BRIGHTON FOUNDATION LEARNING COURSES

The next courses will start February 2012. They are two and a half days per week and spread over 17 weeks.

WHO CAN TAKE THESE COURSES?

To qualify for Foundation Learning you must be:
Between 16-18
Not in work or education

HOW DO I ENROL?