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