COUNTY GALWAY VEC

MEDIA CENTRE

QUALITY IN EDUCATION

INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA CENTRE

OUTLINE OF COURSES DELIVERED

CENTRE ETHOS

STUDENT PROFILE

CASE STUDIES

CONCLUSIONS

QUALITY IN EDUCATION

MEDIA CENTRERadio studio

Established in 2009

Partnership with FAS Training Services West

Small teaching team

Substantial teaching and industry experience

TV & VIDEO PRODUCTION COURSES

LEVEL 3 UPWARDS

RADIO PRODUCTION COURSES -

CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA

COURSES

TV & VIDEOCourses delivered from level 3 upwards

Partnership course with Fás - level 4

Students learn skills necessary to prepare portfolio for entry to higher education

Skills for industry at entry level

Self employment – video production

Short Courses

TV & VIDEO Practical Courses – hands on using industry

standard equipment

Technical Ability – operating cameras, sound, lighting equipment

Computer Literacy – editing using Macs

Limited emphasis on written/academic work

TV & VIDEOStudents are taught how to research, plan, produce,

shoot, light and edit:

Interviews

Studio Programmes

Documentaries

Short Films

RADIOCity & Guilds Diploma in Radio studio

production (level 5 equivalent)

Learn & develop skills necessary to work in broad range of jobs within radio industry

Opportunities for further education

Ability to work as independent producer

RADIO Practical Courses

Academic Element (40%)

Technical Ability

Good Computer Literacy

Interest in News/Current Affairs

Music

Live Online Broadcasting from Media Centre

Work Placements in Radio Stations

CENTRE ETHOS

All students treated equallyAll students treated with respect (co-workers)Recognition for previous achievements –

academic and non-academicConsideration for personal circumstances –

childcare; medical; learningEncouragement & supportEstablishment of individual learning and

achievement goals

CENTRE APPROACH

Induction and meeting with Co-ordinator- Previous educational achievements/experiences- Employment history- Goals and expectations of learner- Goals and expectations of Media CentreRegular feedback sessions with co-ordinator and/or

tutorsRegular review of learner goals/achievementsLearner supports – Literacy/counselling services;

tutorial sessionsTeaching plans tailored to meet student needs

METHODOLOGIES

Standard directed learning methodologies: - ‘lecture’- Discussion- DemonstrationExposure to real life experiences- Links with industry - Work simulation: student radio; student productionsStudent contributions- Accounting background; legal; medical; tradesShowcase – Eye Cinema

STUDENT PROFILE

Live Register

Diversity- Age- Backgrounds -Educational Attainment

STUDENT PROFILE

Motivation?

- Genuine interest in media- Genuine interest in pursuing further education- Need to retrain or up-skill- Recommendation by a counsellor- Pressure from Social Welfare

STUDENT ISSUES

OLDER STUDENT:

Time since last in education

Previous classroom experience

Confidence/self esteem

STUDENT ISSUES

LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED:

Self esteem

Motivation

Depression

Limited educational attainment (early school leaver)

TACKLING THE CHALLANGES

TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

INDUSTRY LINKS

DELIVERING QUALITY

INDUSTRY LINKS

Industry links vital to build student confidenceOutside recognition of talents/achievementsConfidence to approach industry for work on

completion of courseStudents actively encouraged to invite local

businesses/sporting organisations/musicians into centre for live broadcasts

Group actively working on Community Radio for Tuam

Claremorris Community Radio commissioning students to make documentaries and ads

CONCLUSIONS

One approach for all does not workFlexibility in teaching methodologiesFlexibility in teacher expectationsUnderstanding of student issues/backgroundsConfidence building a priority by- Tailoring of initial tasks for each student- Emphasising strengths and limiting focus on

weaknesses in early stages of learningFacilitating students to overcome certain barriers to

learning: Childcare, costs, illnessAll teachers