Media

Become a… freelance photographer, camera operator or technician, picture editor, cinematographer, video editor or work in related fields such as print media, film or journalism. Our brand new facilities for media will provide you with the ultimate hands-on learning experience! Get behind the camera and learn about angles and lenses, setting up shoots, filming, planning, production, editing, post production and formatting. Courses cover a broad range of disciplines including film, TV, advertising, multimedia, animation, publishing, moving image products and digitalisation.

Why choose Guildford College?

State-of-the-art new learning hub for information study with open access computer, wireless connectivity and interactive group booths
High tech media suite with industry standard TV studio, editing facilities and Apple Macs
New classrooms with latest spec computers, audio visual systems, acoustic panel and funky new fixtures, fittings and furniture
Major end of term College exhibitions showcasing work from all disciplines
Opportunity to enter local and national competitions

Day to day

Setting up lights, cameras and sound systems
Planning and rehearsing for shoots
Testing and operating equipment
Finding and fixing faults and sourcing equipment
Managing booking and tracking systems

Income

Salaries for audio visual technicians and broadcast engineers start at around £16,000 but can rise to £30,000 and higher depending on experience. Video editors may start at £25,000 a year depending on work, experience and other factors. Salaries can vary widely depending on contract and length of work.

Moving on

You could progress to degrees in media studies, media production, multimedia technology, television production, media and cultural studies and others and employment in the industry as a runners, video editor, graphic designer, camera operator or technician.

Links

www.ucreative.ac.uk| - The University College for the Creative Arts at Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, Maidstone & Rochester provides courses in art, design, architecture, media and communication. Formed through the union of The Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College and the Kent Institute of Art & Design, the College has an outstanding heritage spanning almost 150 years.

www.bksts.com| - The BKSTS provides its members with opportunities to remain current with the latest techniques through master classes.

www.bectu.org.uk| - The Media and Entertainment Union.

www.designcouncil.org.uk| - The national strategic body for art and design, funded by the Government to promote the use of design throughout the UK’s businesses and public services.

www.creativereview.co.uk| - Creative Review is a leading monthly magazine for visual communication, cataloguing new talents and trends in graphic design, advertising, media, photography, illustration, typography and more.

www.theknowledgeonline.com| - The definitive source of contacts within the film, TV, video and commercials production industries.