The Foundation Degree (Science) Broadcast Technology is a vocational course built around the technical aspects of broadcast technology.
The course focuses on giving you a technical and practical understanding of analogue and digital media technology – for today and tomorrow.
It is only one of a handful of specialist foundation degrees in this subject area, particularly with an emphasis on gaining skills and experience through practical learning.
You will mainly work on projects that simulate real-life broadcasting situations, reflecting both current and future industry needs. You will learn how to provide solutions to technical problems in a team-working environment, making most of Ravensbourne's £10m industry-standard broadcast facility and other leading resources.
Upon completion of the Foundation Degree, you will be a broadcast engineer who is fluent in a wide range of in-demand technology, from transmission systems and new delivery platforms, to HDTV hardware, systems and installation.
Level 1
During your first year, you will learn about the role of a broadcast engineer and focus on the skills necessary to perform a broad range of digital and analogue tasks.
Working through workshop scenarios, including studio and location-based engineering, you will gain a wide knowledge of the broadcasting industry.
Core topics include: broadcast technology; operational skills; electronics' television systems and signals and mathematics.
4 GCSEs (A-C) or equivalent (preferably including English, Media/Technology), and at least one of the following or equivalent UK or international qualification: 1 A Level (A-C); 2 AS Levels (A-C); Level 3 Foundation Diploma or National Diploma; Progression Diploma (A-C) or International Baccalaureate (24 points or above). Also, an interview and a portfolio, showreel or other indicator of creative or technical practice where appropriate. For an explanation of qualifications, have a look at our IAG page on this site www.creativeway.org.uk/quals.
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pathways into higher education.
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