Solent’s foundation year in media offers students a stimulating introduction to both the study of media and the production of media content.
You will be encouraged to develop creative and technical skills across a wide range of production mediums, such as print, online, video production, digital photography, audio production, and will also discover how media shapes our lives, giving you a solid understanding of contemporary media making and leaving you well-prepared to progress on to a full media-related degree at Solent.
The course team’s strong industry links provide you with the opportunity to listen to and learn from many leading industry guest speakers. A number of visiting fellows and professors from the worlds of film, television, media and music have previously guested, and past high-profile speakers have included film directors Sir Alan Parker and Hugh Hudson, and the R&B star, Craig David.
Solent University offers a supportive learning environment and teaching on the foundation year in media is delivered by a dedicated course team. Face to face academic support is also available, and is complemented by 24/7 access to the University’s virtual learning environment.
To support learning, students have access to Solent’s industry-standard media production facilities.
**What does this course lead to?**
Upon successful completion of the foundation year in media, you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Film and Television course.
**Who is this course for?**
This foundation year is designed to help you build basic media making skills ahead of starting a full undergraduate media-related degree at Solent.
Typical candidates either haven’t yet met the entry requirements needed to start on the first year of an undergraduate course or have spent time away from education.
Course Details - Modules
FOUNDATION MODULES
Media Design
Narrative Media Project
Online Media Project
Research for Media Making
Individual Media Project
Media Industries
If you successfully complete the foundation year, you will automatically progress onto the BA (Hons) Film and Television degree course. Please note that some of the modules below may change.
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
POV: Deconstructing the Screen
Establishing Shot: Film and TV Genres
Filming Fiction
Screenwriting: From Pitch to Page
Close Up: Forms and Industries
The Studio
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
The Critic: Screen Criticism and Creative Analysis
Brief Encounters: The Art and Craft of Short Film
Access All Areas? Documenting Society
The Pilot: Television Drama and Beyond
Beyond the Screen: Engaging Contemporary Audiences
YEAR 2 OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each academic year)
Intermediate Post Production
Intermediate Production
Intermediate Research and Writing
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Professional Practice Portfolio
In Focus: Screening Contemporary Culture
Global Screens: The Transmedia Age
Final Major Project: Research and Preparation
Final Major Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course is assessed through a combination of written work, critical reflections, practical projects undertaken both individually and in groups, presentations, pitches, print design projects and online portfolios.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
PP30
Institution code:
S30
Campus Name:
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
IELTS minimum score of 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in each component of reading, writing, listening and speaking. TOEFL minimum score of 71 overall with a minimum of 19 in each component of reading, writing, listening and speaking
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
with a minimum 5.0 in each individual component.
This must be a Secure English Language Test (SELT)
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
12000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
East Park Terrace
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Southampton
SO14 0YN
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