Courses
FdSc Broadcast Technology
With optional One Year Top-Up in BSc (Hons) Broadcast Technology (Systems)
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.
Level 2
The second year builds on Level 1, with particular emphasis on developing practical skills for problem solving, understanding project management and generally preparing you for work in the industry. Core topics include: broadcast systems; information and communications technology; broadcast hardware systems, applied mathematics and the Rave on Air technology project.
Assessment
You will be assessed through the completion of practical and written work including essays and a range of individual or group artefacts, presentations and project reports. There will also be critical self and peer-evaluation to allow you to reflect on your development and support to give you feedback to help you succeed.
Learning and Support
The course's learning and support methods aim to develop you both intellectually and professionally. You will learn through tutorials, workshops focusing on specific creative and technical skills, and a mix of group and individual projects.
The staff are all well-qualified professionals, including permanent teaching staff, sessional instructors and guest speakers from the broadcasting industry. You will also have access to an impressive range of technical broadcasting facilities including studios, post production suites, TV systems labs, computing work areas, audio and video dubbing suites, transmission suites, satellite and iPTV facilities.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can expect to find employment in broadcast and television roles such as operational engineer, systems network engineer, support or systems engineer in production and facilities houses, and product development engineer in manufacturing.
Progression
Successful completion of this course can lead to the BSc (Hons) Broadcast Technology (Systems) one year top-up degree.
Duration
2 Years.
Entry Requirements
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. See How to Apply for application information.
How To Apply
Through UCAS.
UCAS Codes
Course: HPP3
Institution: RAVEN R06
Term Starts
September 2009.
September 2010.
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