Stratford-upon-Avon College is a medium sized College in Warwickshire with a growing international reputation for quality. The College was shown to be the strongest performing College in Warwickshire, according to the Government 16+ league tables for 2004-5.

Work experience placements play an important part in student life at the College and staff maintain effective links with local employers. The excellent Media Centre is sponsored by JVC and the facilities boast:

A digital television studio

A radio studio Digital audio and visual editing suites

A digital stills editing suite

Black and white photography darkroom facilities

Relevant full-time courses currently offered are:

Art & Design

BTEC Entry Arts and Media 16-25 Years – Level E1-E3: BTEC Entry level Certificates in Skills for Working Life introduce learners to the skills they need to work in a career area they are interested in.

BTEC Introductory Certificate in Art, Design and Media

BTEC Introductory Diploma in Art, Design and Media

BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design

BTEC National Diploma in Photography

Media

A Level Performance and Media Package: Compulsory areas include: Performing Arts A Level, Media: Communication & Production A Level and Key Skills IT level 2/3

BTEC First Diploma in Media

BTEC National Diploma in Media – (Moving Image), (Audio), (Publishing)

Local radio station The Bear recently asked the college to launch 'Jock Idol', a competition to find new presenters, which involved three of their National Diploma in Media students reaching the final. To decide the overall winner, students had to co-present alongside a regular DJ.

BTEC National Diploma in Interactive Media – Games Development – new for 2006

HND in Media

HND students have set up their own production company called Nines Company, which has been commissioned to produce audio visual products for various organisations. Programmes made by both National Diploma Media and Higher National Diploma Media students are broadcast on the Creative Network Channel.

Foundation Degree in Media – new for 2006

BA in Media Performance – new for 2007

Other AS/A2 subjects
Film studies, Media Studies, Photography.

SWIFT Programme The college has 14-16 year old SWIFT Programme (South Warwickshire Initiative for Training) students attending one day a week under the Gifted and Talented scheme to study the First Diploma in Media or First Diploma in Performing Arts (acting) (dance) (music). These students are able to pursue an industry focussed course whilst at the same time taking between eight and ten GCSE's.

For further details and information on part-time courses contact:

Stratford-upon-Avon College
The Willows North
Alcester Road
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire CV37 9QR

Tel: 01789 266245 or website: www.stratford.ac.uk  

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