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CoursesThe NWRC offer a range of media programmes:
Level 2 Diploma in Media.
Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Media Production (iMedia)
Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Media Production
Offering an extensive choice for the media palette:
Structured to provide clear progression routes
Constantly restructured to reflect current media trends.
ResourcesAll campuses are facilitated with custom designed rooms for television and radio production.
The College boasts ‘State of the Art’ Software, Videography Equipment, Mac Labs, Radio Studio, Media Practice Room, Design Hub, T.V. Studio, Green-Screen and Photographic Backdrop Facilities.
All combined produce professional quality productions from an industry standard environment.
Staff Expertise
A vast range of full time, part time and technical staff ensure the effective running of the media department.
Teaching staff profiles contain industry professionals who have worked extensively in print journalism, the film and radio industry and graphic design to name but a few.
Technical staff consist of a highly trained team who provide invaluable and indispensable support and facilitate the smooth running of the department.
The StudentsThe student body is attracted through:
Reputation of the course
Direct targeting of schools - Occupational Studies (VEP)
Direct Marketing of Schools through HOSand Team Visits
Open Days
Parents Evenings
Careers Events
IntakeApplication numbers have consistently improved in the last 3 years shown inLevel 2 and Level 3 Media Courses.
RetentionYou can see a dramatic rise in retention from 39% in 07/08 to 62% in 08/09 with an encouraging increase to 68% in 2010.
All signs would indicate that this trend will continue in consideration of the healthy intake of students in both campuses this year.
ImprovementsThis steady increase is attributable to
• Rigorous practice of course evaluation• Attention to student feedback• Restructured course content resulting in more defined
courses • A shift from unit based assignments to project based
assessments
This combined with
• Consistent course teams• Improved facilities/new resources• Quality of teaching and technical staff• Appointment of key full-time staff • Adopting new approaches to teaching and learning
have resulted in a more successful model for retention.
Achievement
• The three years illustrated show a marked improvement from 07/08 – 09/10
Progression
Taking this year as an example there is successful progression within the Media Course Structure:
14 students progressed from the Level 2 programme and enrolled on the Level 3 programmes.
11 students from Level 3 Programmes progressed onto the HND programmes in the NWRC.
Destination
Students have achieved places at some of the top Universities in Ireland and the UK including University of Ulster, Bournemouth University and Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design
Jobs in Industry include:
TORQ Interactive, Zing Design, Riada Design, Commercial Television Networks, Teaching and Technical Posts.
StrengthsResources
Staff Development
Lecturers into Industry
Guest Speakers
Field Trips
Competition Briefs
Student Support (SLDD)
ILT/Moodle/Web texting
Strong Team Ethos
Innovative learning styles
Live briefs / Industry Contacts
Curriculum Project
Richard Curran
Sunday Business Post
and RTE presenter
Michael Dowling (International Artist)
Barry Bodeker (IDI Director)
Kathy Donaghy -RTE
Edwina Forkin - Zanaibar
Derek O’Connor
Darklight Film Festival Director
Embedded Career Opportunities
Quality enhancement
iNews /
3CR/3CTV
BBC headroom / IFH
Foyle Film Festival
Darklight Film Festival
2D Festival
Northern Design
Competitions
Cinemagic Belfast / Dublin
Opportunities
City of Culture
Age of Diversity
European Youth Capital
Opportunities
Global recession
Geographic location
Project Kelvin / New career platforms
Weaknesses
Ever changing media environment / training
Requirements constant
Room: Heat Air Quality
Improved and updated online learning resources
Consistent Achievement
Investing for Health Awards / Ulster Media Awards
From the IFH awards inception in 2005 Media students have every year secured 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in Moving Image, Photography and Animation.
This competition has entrants from Universities and colleges from all over Northern Ireland.
Vision for the Future
Converging Creative TechnologiesCourse DevelopmentsEnterprise / InnovationEconomic Regeneration: Film, AnimationRed Button TechnologyQuality Brand = NWRC