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Department of Media, Arts and Science

Edexcel Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma to Diploma in Music Technology

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C o u r s e H a n d b o ok

2011-12

Name: ______________________________

EBS Number: ___________________________

Student Email: ___________________________

Contents

WELCOME...............................................................................................................................1

THE TEACHING TEAM........................................................................................................2

PROGRAMME AIMS.............................................................................................................3

COMMUNICATIONS & STORAGE....................................................................................3

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES AND UNIT DETAILS.......................................................4SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA (EQUIVALENT TO 1 A LEVEL)............................................................4DIPLOMA (EQUIVALENT TO 2 A LEVELS)...............................................................................6

INDUCTION...........................................................................................................................10

TIMETABLES........................................................................................................................10

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS........................................................................................................11

YEAR PLAN...........................................................................................................................11

LEARNING STRATEGY......................................................................................................11

TUTORIALS...........................................................................................................................11

LEARNING SUPPORT.........................................................................................................11

WORK EXPERIENCE..........................................................................................................12

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY..............................................................................12

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED...................................................................................................12

READING LIST.....................................................................................................................13

ASSESSMENT........................................................................................................................13ASSESSMENT ARRANGEMENTS.............................................................................................13WHAT IS AN ASSIGNMENT?...................................................................................................13PRESENTATION OF ASSIGNMENTS.........................................................................................13GRADING...............................................................................................................................13PLAGIARISM..........................................................................................................................14

INTERNAL VERIFICATION......................................................................................................14LEAD INTERNAL VERIFIER....................................................................................................14STANDARDS VERIFICATION..................................................................................................14

PERSONAL LEARNING PLANS AND HOW YOUR PROGRESS WILL BE MONITORED.........................................................................................................................14

STUDENT REPORTS...............................................................................................................15PARENTS’ EVENINGS............................................................................................................15

PROGRAMME QUALITY...................................................................................................15“GETTING YOUR VOICE HEARD”......................................................................................15SURVEYS AND FOCUS GROUPS.............................................................................................15COLLEGE COMMITTEES.........................................................................................................15FEEDBACK FORMS................................................................................................................15

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES..................................................................................................16

EVERY STUDENT MATTERS............................................................................................16

HEALTH AND SAFETY.......................................................................................................16

SPECIALIST RESOURCES.................................................................................................16

And Finally…...........................................................................................................................16

WELCOME

Welcome to Highbury College. This handbook has been designed to provide you

with useful information about your programme and should be read carefully at the

beginning of your studies and thereafter as a reference book for clarification.

I hope that you will find the programme interesting and rewarding. To make the

most of the opportunities open to you, it is important for you to understand what the

programme involves, how the staff will work with you and your own duties and

responsibilities. This Programme Handbook should be used in conjunction with the

College Handbook and the Student Code of Conduct, which you will be introduced

to during the programme induction. The information presented here is to allow you

to get to know your new environment and the staff that you will be meeting.

I wish you every success in your studies and hope that you enjoy your time with us

at Highbury College

/Peter Moutray Head of DepartmentMedia, Arts and Science

THE TEACHING TEAM

The teaching team will be identified to you on your induction to the programme.All Team members are fully qualified in their field; each has a great deal of experience in teaching and working within the media.

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Neil Brooming Programme Leader Neil.brooming@highbury.ac.uk

/Peter Moutray Head of Department

Peter.moutray@highbury.ac.uk1

/Christine Stallard Programme Administrator

christine.stallard@highbury.ac.uk

/Mark Temple Media Technician mark.temple@highbury.ac.uk

Lecturers work on a range of programmes and their timetables are very tightly scheduled. Often they cannot be available outside of scheduled teaching times. It is essential that you fully utilise their time and the equipment that is made available to you.

If you do need to contact a lecturer outside of class time, the best methods are by email or leave a message with the Programme Administrator.

You should also regularly check the notice board dedicated to your course, MyCourse and your college Hotmail account, where Skydiver can be used to send work. This will be explained during induction. You will also meet a number of visiting speakers and industry professionals who will give you more insight into working within the media industry.

As a student, you are very important to us. We endeavour to work together at every step of the way to make your stay with us an enjoyable and productive one.

Lecturer Phone number E-mail

PROGRAMME AIMSThe Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music Tech have been developed in the Music Tech sector to focus

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o Providing vocationally-related education and training for those who are intending to work, or who

already work, in the Music Industry

o Providing opportunities for you to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific

qualification either to enter employment in the Music Technology sector or to progress to higher

education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in

Music Technology

o Providing opportunities for you to develop skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to the music

industries in an applied learning context

o Giving you the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attitudes

essential for successful performance in working life.

COMMUNICATION & STORAGE2

/ Hotmail Account You can access your email via Hotmail EBS number as username and your

own password/ Facebook /pages/Highbury-Music-Tech

/ Twitter @highbury_MT

/ Message Board Keep an eye on our Dept message board in the Media corridor for course &

college info

----------------------------------------------/ My Documents This is your personal storage space for all your digital work and can be accessed

via either PC or Mac (This storage is saved to the college server)/

Sky Drive details This is a storage service on Microsoft’s Hotmail (up to 20Gb)

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PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES AND UNIT DETAILS

Subsidiary Diploma (equivalent to 1 A Level)Unit 25 Music Production TechniquesThe aim of this unit is to develop your awareness of the equipment and techniques used in recording studios to the extent that you can produce a complete studio recording. Topics such as Microphones, Mixing Desks, Monitors and Artist/Engineer relations are all covered here.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Understand manufacturers’ specifications for a range of audio recording equipment 2 Be able to set up the equipment required for a recording session 3 Be able to capture audio sources using multitrack recording techniques 4 Be able to mix multitrack recordings.

Unit 9 Delivering a Music ProductThe aim of this unit is to enable you to experience the process of creating and delivering a product – probably a CD recording within guidelines typical within the music industry.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know how to plan and set up recording sessions that encompass a variety of techniques 2 Be able to undertake a range of roles in the recording and production of contrasting multi-track material 3 Be able to complete effective stereo mixes of the multi-track recordings 4 Be able to edit and master the material.

Unit 32 Sequencing Systems TechniquesThe aim of this unit is to develop your knowledge of music sequencing software and the transferable skills that facilitate the realisation of musical ideas in both audio and MIDI environments. You will develop the skills to set up, use and discuss sequencing systems and techniques.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Be able to set up a computer and peripheral MIDI hardware safely 2 Be able to realise musical ideas using MIDI sequencing skills 3 Be able to realise musical ideas using audio sequencing skills 4 Understand the terminology associated with music sequencing techniques.

Unit 14 Listening Skills for Music TechnologistsThe aim of this unit is to enable you to develop your listening skills, with a focus on the sonic and musical components particularly of interest to music technologists.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know the musical components in recordings or performances 2 Know the sonic components in recordings or performances 3 Know sonic faults or negative components of recordings or performances 4 Know the texture of vocal and instrumental resources and their acoustic environment in recordings or performances.

Unit 39 Sound & Music IndustryThis unit will enable you to gain a knowledge and awareness of where your career choices fit into the ‘big picture’ of the industry and gain skills in creating a business plan. It includes an examination of working conditions, practices and approaches to employment.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know about the sound and music industries and how they relate to the broader entertainment industry 2 Know the professional roles within a chosen area of the music industry 3 Be able to create a business plan for a product or service 4 Know the importance of royalties in the sound and music industry.

Unit 29 Live Sound Techniques

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The aim of this unit is to develop skills in the use of live sound reinforcement equipment. You will become familiar with the sound equipment used in a music venue and will set up a sound system, use outboard equipment and set up monitor mixes.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know the sound reinforcement equipment requirements for a music venue 2 Be able to set up a sound system showing due regard for health and safety procedures 3 Be able to set up outboard equipment for live sound reinforcement 4 Be able to establish an on-stage mix for a performer.

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Diploma (equivalent to 2 A Levels) The Subsidiary Diploma units plus:

Unit 35 Sound Creation and ManipulationThe aim of this unit is to develop your abilities to use the functions of synthesisers and samplers in creative music projects, establishing a basis in acoustic theory that will be transferable and fundamental to their use of music technology in the future.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Understand the relationship between acoustic theory and the fundamentals of synthesis 2 Be able to use the editing functions of a synthesiser 3 Be able to use the editing functions of a sampler 4 Be able to realise musical ideas that combine synthesis and sampling techniques.3

Unit 11 Music Events ManagementThe aim of this unit is to develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage music events. Learners will become familiar with administrative tasks, strategies and factors that influence the success of an event then will put the theory into practice by planning and managing a music event.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know the factors that define a music event 2 Know the factors that will influence the success of a music event 3 Be able to apply planning procedures for a proposed music event 4 Be able to manage a music event.

Unit 20 Music and Sound for the Moving ImageThe aim of this unit is to develop your music production, composition and sound creation skills relating to projects involving the moving image.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Understand the components of a musical project based on a moving image 2 Be able to produce music for a project based on a moving image 3 Be able to produce non-musical sonic elements for a project based on a moving image 4 Be able to deliver the project in appropriate formats.

Unit 38 The Music Freelance WorldThe aim of this unit is to enable you to develop some of the underpinning knowledge and the skills required in order to work effectively as a freelancer in the music industry.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know the financial and management issues of self-employment 2 Know the skills and knowledge required for self-development as a freelancer 3 Know professional approaches to employment 4 Know about entrepreneurial approaches to image, market and opportunity.

Unit 2 Audio Engineering PrinciplesThis unit aims to provide knowledge in both analogue and digital audio principles. Learners will know the theory behind audio processing, current practices in interconnection and storage and be able to interpret equipment specifications.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know the principles of digital audio 2 Know current practices involved in the application of audio systems 3 Know methods for processing audio 4 Be able to interpret audio equipment specifications.

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Unit 1 Acoustics for MusiciansThe aim of this unit is to establish knowledge of acoustic principles related to music. Learners will become familiar with the principles of sound, musical instruments, human hearing and the acoustic characteristics of spaces.

On completion of this unit a learner should: 1 Know the physics of sound 2 Know the principles of musical instruments 3 Know the mechanisms of human hearing 4 Be able to adapt the acoustic characteristics of a space to suit a specific audio application.

As & A2 provision

These qualifications, you will study along side your main core of specialist units over 2 years.

Subject options will be discussed at induction

You should consider your career pathway and select an A level that will assist you in achieving. You will need to consult university courses to see their preferences.

INDUCTIONBefore you start your programme there will be an induction period.During this period you will meet your fellow students and lecturers.

Remember! Most students turn up for induction not knowing anyone else. We have students from different schools and different backgrounds. Everybody is in the same boat, nobody knows anyone else. Induction is first and foremost, where you will meet the people you are going to be studying with for the next year or more.

There will be different activities planned for the induction period, these will include:

Welcome from teaching team Quizzes Practical media production activities You will receive your Student handbook You will have an initial on-line screening

for your current skills in Numeracy and Literacy. Your preferred learning style will be identified. A full tour of the college and all its facilities A log-in for the College network College hotmail account How to use skydiver A talk on Internet usage and e-safety Booklists of essential and recommended reading Information on financial guidance MyCourse induction

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Timetables As & A level provision

Once your induction timetable is complete, you will then commence your normal timetabled lessons.

The table of dates and semesters can go in hereTERM DATES SEMESTER DATES

START HOLIDAYS

It is your responsibility to check for college closure dates such as training days.

LEARNING STRATEGYYou will be learning the necessary skills for your programme through a variety of methods. These will include formal lectures, group discussions, student presentations, demonstrations, tutorials and practical work. As part of your tutorial you will find out how you prefer to learn – this is called your ‘preferred learning style’.

TUTORIALSTutorials will be taken by one of the programme personal tutors and is an important part of your course. Matters relevant to the course and your work are discussed and you will be able to raise issues that are having an effect on you. The tutorial may be a group session or individual appointment and will be based around your Individual Learning Plan.

If you have a problem with individual subjects you should first raise them with the subject lecturer before raising them at tutorial.

During your tutorial time you will complete a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) with your tutor, this consists of setting and reviewing targets to ensure you reach your full potential. Your weekly tutorial is an essential part of your programme and it is provided to help you be successful in your studies.

Please note that we are here to help you. Do not hesitate in asking for additional tutorials if you feel that you need them

PERSONAL LEARNING PLANS AND HOW YOUR PROGRESS WILL BE MONITOREDYou will negotiate personal targets with your tutor on a regular basis to make sure you are working on targets that are important to you, as well as achieving your vocational units. These targets will be recorded on your Personal Learning Plan and will inform aspects of the lesson planning process to ensure you are given multiple opportunities to achieve them.

Please note that we are here to help you. Request additional tutorials if you feel that you need them.

Your progress will also be reviewed via student reports sent to your home address and parents evenings.

WORK EXPERIENCEWork experience is an essential part of your course. In addition it will provide a range of evidence for other units. We will assist you in finding your work placement, as well as checking that it is suitable for you. One of your tutors will visit

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you regularly whilst you are on placement. Where possible assignments will include a work-based component to make sure what you are doing is what the industry would expect.Plus opportunities like ‘Blues on the Fort’, The Fashion Show and Express FM

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITYAbsenteeism and punctuality is taken very seriously. You are expected to give full commitment to your course. Appointments such as dental or doctor’s appointments and driving lessons should, wherever possible, be made OUTSIDE of scheduled class times.

Holidays should not be taken during term times.

Absences must be recorded so you need to contact us and let us know before 9.00 am if you are unable to attend any sessions. Three or more unexplained /unauthorised absences in a row may result in the College following its disciplinary procedure, and could result in your withdrawal from the programme. This will also affect your entitlement to EMA or ALG payments.

If you are called away during a lesson, you must let the tutor in charge know, so that it can be recorded to ensure your safety at all times.

Abuse of the absence system will result in college contacting parents and guardians, and will be considered when writing references for jobs, Universities and highlighted on reports.Please speak to your programme leader if you have any problems or queries.

If you are unable to attend or need to leave the College early, please use any of the following methods to notify us of your absence:

√ MyCourse link √ Email: absence@highbury.ac.uk √ Phone: 023 9231 3483

Please note that after your return from any absence, it is your responsibility to collect any handouts, details of work set, advice given etc by seeing the Programme Leader (at a time convenient to them) or asking for one of your colleagues to collect the material for you. To be effective this needs to be done before the next lesson.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED You will need to have the following:

Any tutor recommended reading material. Suitable writing materials and note paper. Folders and lever arch files to contain notes and hand-outs for each unit. Calculator, stapler, hole punch USEFUL but OPTIONAL Plastic wallets for assignments

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USB storage device for backing up work A pair of Headphones are useful but not essential

Lecturers will not provide this equipment in class. If you are unprepared or ill equipped for study this could lead to a disciplinary.

The College Library Service: here for you!The libraries at Highbury Campus, Highbury Northarbour Centre and Highbury City of Portsmouth Centre offer a variety of resources and equipment to help you with your studiesThese include:

PCs, MACs, wireless connection throughout and laptop usage areas Study desks and quiet study areas Books and e-books CD-ROMs and DVDs Daily newspapers

o The News – local tabloid newspaper for the Portsmouth area. Useful for regional news, events and jobs

o The Guardian – liberal, left wing, national broadsheet newspaper. Useful for national and international news, comment and analysis + Media jobs

o I newspaper – independent, concise, new national tabloid newspaper. Useful for quick news, reviews and opinion

o The Daily Mail – Pro Conservative national tabloid newspaper. Useful for national news and political opinion.

Magazines o Broadcast, Campaign, Empire, Marketing, Press Gazette, PR Week, Creative

Review, Sight and Sound Careers and study skills information Coursework and assignment presentation – we offer binding, laminating, scanning and

photocopying services for a small charge Self service – if you are in a hurry simply use our self service check in and check out point We sell a wide range of stationery – USB sticks, pens, pencils, writing pads, folders, files,

paper, card, poly pockets, project books, carry files, maths sets, CD and DVD-R’s, postage stamps, greetings cards and a whole lot more to cover you stationery needs – pop in and check it out!

Book ordering service – 10% discount on recommended retail prices to all students

Library staff are always available to help with research queries and to show you how to access our resources.Online material is available through the Virtual Library, which can be accessed from any College computer, or from home via the Internet. This provides a gateway to subscription services such as online dictionaries, encyclopaedias, newspapers and subject-specific resources. You can also access resources to help with literacy, numeracy and study skills.

The College Library is open term time and vacation time. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Sally Cornish – Library Assistant

/Assessment Arrangements Assessment is mainly via assignments and exams. Assignments will be set throughout the course and your performance in these assignments determines your grade for each unit. In some units you may have to complete the assignments under controlled conditions.

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What is an assignment? An assignment is a piece of work, set by a member of the programme team which lets you demonstrate your skills and understanding of a particular area of the course. The assignment may be written work, a presentation, practical work with computers, project work, a case study or any other work that the lecturer feels will help you learn and develop your skills.

Presentation of Assignments As a College student, a professional and business-like approach is expected of you. This applies not only to handing in work on time but also to the presentation of your work. You must read each assignment thoroughly and. make sure that you fully understand what is being asked for.

When handing in your assignment, it is essential: (See example header sheet) To complete and sign the header sheet To staple all of the assignment sheets together To word process the work Diagrams must be properly labelled Each page must be numbered and include your EBS number Supply a Harvard Referenced bibliography

Your lecturer needs to mark your assignment, add feedback comments and enter grades.

Some lecturers will require that you upload your assignment to MyCourse, the virtual learning environment, for marking whilst others will require you to submit them through the course administrator, Christine Stallard.

Your work will be returned to you within 10 to 14 working days.

You are responsible for keeping all your marked work. It is important that you store your work safely as you may be required to bring it in at a later date for verification.

Digital work

Digital work cannot be sent on an e-mail. Electronic submissions to personal lecturers are only ever acceptable when agreed with the lecturer. At the time of writing electronic submissions via e-mail are not acceptable.

Digital coursework must be ‘backed up’.

Digital coursework must be saved in the approved software and formats.

Digital work not evidenced in class cannot not be marked as the final submission. Non-submission of work due to ‘lost’ files is not acceptable.

See Page 17 for details on how to save digital files.

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Example of Header sheet

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ASSESSMENT HEADER SHEETTo be handed out with every assessment and handed in by the student with completed work.

Candidate: Student X Year: 2011/12

Assessor: Neil Brooming

Assessment Approval IV Initials: PM Date: 10/05/11

Qualification: National Certificate in Music Technology

Unit No(s):4

Unit Title(s): Computer Music Skills

Assessment 1 Title: – Music & ComputersWorking individually, learners will: Date Set: 23/07/11 Date Due In: 14/08/11 Date Submitted:

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Department of Media, Arts and Science

Work not reaching the required standard should be resubmitted by the following date

In submitting this Assignment, I confirm that:

I have completed and signed the correct header sheet

I have read the assignment grading criteria

I have proof-read my work and corrected spelling and grammar errors

Wikipedia is NOT the only reference source

Resource materials include at 3 text based sources (eg. books, magazines or journals) unless specified.

A bibliography has been submitted

I have correctly acknowledged the work of others using the Harvard referencing system

Signature: Date: 12 / 08 / 11

You are required to fill in the areas marked in RED with your details and tick the boxes to confirm you have met all the areas listed.

Make a special note of the ‘Date Due In’ date!

Presenting Your Work

Before submitting any work please read the assessment tasks and the criteria carefully and make sure that you are addressing all the tasks.

Written work

All work should be submitted with the correct assessment front sheet for your assignment. Check that you have completed the submission date and signed the declaration. This should be attached to your assessment. All written work must be proofed before submission.

Your work should be word-processed. Any illegible work will not be marked. When word processing you should use the arial font, point size 12 and line space of 1.5 for the main body of your text. On each page you should have the following

Top right– your name and enrolment number Top left– your course Bottom centred – page number Bottom left – date

Order of contents

1. Assessment front sheet2. Contents page with page numbers3. Your answers to the tasks, clearly labelled4. Bibliography complying with the Harvard referencing system

All pages must be secured together, either in a folder, stapled, bound or with a treasury tag. You should NOT put individual pages in poly pockets.

Video work

Resubmission Date:

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All video work should be burned onto a DVD – remember to leave time in your assessment planning to do this. It should be labelled with the following:

Your name Your enrolment number Your course The assessment title The title of your production

The DVD should be in a DVD case or DVD slip case to protect it

Websites

All websites should be burned onto a CD. Please ensure the CD contains a full working version – ie try it before handing it in. Remember to leave time in your assessment planning to do this.

Saving Digital work - the procedureThroughout your course you will be asked to save and submit various digital work for Unit marks. Your lecturer will inform you of the formats that you need to submit – Take care to submit the correct file formats.

Any digital files you wish to submit must be saved on to a CD. They must not be submitted on a memory stick unless previously agreed with the lecturer. This is to avoid any file errors or conflict.

The process is as follows: -

1. Organise all your files with logical names and clearly label folders.2. Insert a blank disc.3. Drag the whole folder onto the disc icon.4. This copies over the relevant files5. Burn the disc6. When the process is complete – TEST THE DISC to make sure that

a) All the files are saved on the discb) They will open and function as needed.

7. Clearly label the disc (as diagram below) and submit.

The process is usually as easy as this!!!!

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Your CD should be clearly labeled with the following:

Your name Your enrolment number Your course The assessment title The title of your website

Handing in your work

Your work should be placed in to Christine Stallard (Course administrator) in the ‘Engine room. A receipt will be issued to you.

If you are handing in your work late it must be accompanied by a mitigating circumstances form – see the information given to you on assessment regulations.

In some subject areas the method of presenting and handing in your work may differ slightly to that outlined. The subject tutor will advise you of this.

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GradingYour unit work will be graded as either a pass, merit or distinction based on how well you have met the grading criteria (GC) for each unit. Your grade for a unit will be the lowest grade you achieved for the criteria. If you achieved a pass for GC1, a merit for GC2 and a distinction for GC3, then your overall grade will be a pass.

Each unit is allocated a number of credits (either 5, 10 or 20). Each credit you achieve attracts points based on your grade as follows:

Pass – 7 pointsMerit – 8 pointsDistinction – 9 points

These points are then added together to give you a final grade. This will be explained to you during your induction. On MyCourse you will find the table used to calculate your final grade.

Plagiarism Taking someone else’s work, images or ideas and passing it off as your own is not acceptable (this is plagiarism). Through tutorial you will be shown how to reference your work correctly. Our policy on plagiarism can be found in your student handbook

The following are also unacceptable and considered as academic misconduct:

Secretly agreeing with others to cheat or deceive Using the computer, either the internet, or information stored on a hard or floppy disk which belongs to someone

else, and passing it off as your own

If you are discovered or suspected of doing any of the things shown in the list above, the College will investigate and may take action against you under the Disciplinary Procedure: Academic Misconduct.

Verification process

Your teacher continually checks to ensure that their marking is fair and in line with standards used by other teachers delivering the programme.The internal verifier checks the marking of a number of assignments from several students.The external verification is through Edexcel checking a sample of assignments to ensure they are marked to national standards.

1st marker Internal verification (College) External verification (Edexcel) Standardisation of Marks

Lecturer Verification

Monitoring Progress will be through student reports sent to your home address and addressed to your parent/guardian if you are aged 18 or under. Parent’s evenings are also held.

PROGRAMME QUALITYYou will have the opportunity to provide the College with feedback on your programme and the services provided. Your programme should elect a Student Representative and you will be given the chance to provide feedback to the twice-

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yearly Programme Quality Review meeting. You will find more information about how to share your views and feedback in your College Student Handbook by taking part in:

Student surveys which are held at least twice a year Elections for your course representative which are held during induction Student Focus Groups which are held with course representatives in each Department every term Boards of Study which are held each term and have student representatives Be a representative on one of the college committees. Feedback forms

In your student Handbook you will find many policies including:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

EVERY STUDENT MATTERS

HEALTH AND SAFETY

SPECIALIST RESOURCESYou will have access to a range of specialist resources for your programme. You will be timetabled into specialist rooms when appropriate. As a media student you will be able to have equipment on loan but it is your responsibility to return it undamaged. All breakages must be paid for. For use of media equipment you must check availability with Media Technician (Mark Temple) to book out what you require. The library computers are installed with professional software packages so that students can use these outside of lesson times.

AND FINALLY…..If you are uncertain about events at any time during your stay with Highbury College, your primary source of information is your Programme Leader, or one of your lecturers, official notices or the “Engine Room”.

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Department of Media arts & Science

Dear Parent/Guardian

Annual Consent Form

This must be fully completed and signed, and returned to college, by each student’s Parent/Guardian before they can go on any trips, or off-site activities. If the form is not completed satisfactorily, or has not been returned by 19th September 2011,the student will not be allowed to participate, as set out above.

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Points to Note

This form will cover all low risk day trips, visits and activities, which do not involve an over night stay or abroad.

The form becomes invalid at the end of each academic year and a new form will need to be completed to cover the following academic year.

For any activities or trips outside of the Hanpshire/Sussex area a separateConsent form will be issued.

It is the responsibility of Parent/Guardian to notify the college of any relevant changes eg: telephone numbers, emergency contacts

It is the responsibility of Parent/Guardian to emphasize to the student, the importance of adhering to the college code of conduct and appropriate behaviour at all times.

In appropriate behavior or breaches of college code of conduct, the students will be sent home and the parent/guardian must make arrangements to collect from where the activity/trip is taking place.

Data Validation

Each year we attempt to ensure that all the records we hold are current and up to date. Please pay particular attention to email addresses and mobile numbers.

Arrival Time

We encourage parents/guardians to be aware of the students timetable and unlessstated the college day starts promptly at 9am.

I would be grateful if you could now return the Annual Consent Form and Data Validation Form by Monday 19th September 2011, to the course leader.

Yours sincerely

Peter MoutrayHead of Media, Arts and Science.

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Department of Media Arts & Science Annual educational visits and activities Medical Information/Consent Form. This form requests medical and contact information for the named student, to be used for low risk educational visits, trips and off-site activities undertaken in the academic year 2011-2012. Higher risk visits will require a specific consent form. No student will be able to attend any visit/activity unless this information/consent form has been fully completed and returned to the college.

Students Name

Course Title

Date of Birth

Student Mobile number : Student home telephone number:Student mode of travel to college:Student email address:1. Medical InformationGP’s Name Tel.NO:GP’s Address& PostcodeDoes the student have any conditions or illness not mentioned below that requires medical or surgical treatment including medication. If YES please provide details:

Does the student suffer from:

Anxiety/depression [ ]Severe headaches/migraines [ ]Heart Condition [ ]Travel sickness (car, bus, sea, air) [ ]

Asthma or bronchitis [ ] Menstrual problems [ ]Diabetes (sugar tolerance issues) [ ]Fits/fainting/blackouts [ ]

Does the student have any allergies? YES [ ] Details (dietary/medicinal/materials/animal/insects) NO [ ]Please Note:

1. Where medication is required an adequate amount for the entire visit must be provided in its original packaging labelled with the students name, the name of the medication, the condition it treats and the appropriate dosage.

2. If specific advice needs to be followed in an emergency, these details and a doctor’s letter, confirming the treatment and fitness to participate in the visit/activity must be provided.

2. Contact Information In case of emergency please use the following contact telephone numbers, in order of preference:

1st PreferenceName

Mobile no:

Relationship to student

Home tel no:

AddressEmail address2ndPreferenceName

Mobile no:

Relationship to student

Home tel no:

AddressEmail address3. Consent1. I agree that the student named above, may participate in low risk day trips, visits and activities, which do not involve an over night stay or abroad, organized by Highbury College during academic year 2011-20122. I have ensured the student understands the imperative for their safety, and the safety of the group, that rules and instructions given by persons in charge are to be obeyed. That any Highbury College equipment used must be used appropriately and the student will adhere to operating instructions. I accept that if the student does not meet the Code of Conduct requirements, they may be returned home and I will meet any costs incurred. I will be required to bear the cost of any loss or damage caused by the above student which is not attributed to the negligence of the college or the accompanying staff .3.I authorize members of staff to approve such medical treatment for the above named student as is deemed necessary in an emergency. While I understand the college will make every effort to contact me, I agree to the student receiving medical treatment, including anaesthetic, as considered necessary, by the medical authorities present, and that I will be responsible for any costs not covered by insurance.I do not agree to the named student receiving the following medical treatment (please specify if any)

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4. I undertake to inform the Programme lecturer/visit leader/Department Head, in writing as soon as possible of any change to the information provided above. I understand the Programme lecturer/visit leader/Department Head may decide it is not in the interest of the group that the above named student participates if the medical condition is likely to affect their safety of the safety of the group.

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