English for Media Production

The media industry is continuously evolving and developing in new and innovative ways. This course offers learners the opportunity to study English in relation to a diverse range of media topics, including scriptwriting, video editing and camera operation. Classes will take place in our specialist Mac suites and TV studio. Our tutors are actively involved in the media industry and will use this up-to-date knowledge to provide you with detailed feedback that will help you to constantly improve your media production skills.

This course includes 25 hours tuition plus a full day excursion on Saturdays.

General English
- English as an international language in the film and television industry
- Different uses of register and style
- Written and spoken conventions for use of media production terminology

Media Production
- Differences in cultural conventions, expectations and body language
- Scriptwriting conventions for film, television and corporate productions e.g. formats, structures and requirements for screenplays, teleplays, factual (documentary and news) and advertisements
- Business conventions, e.g. pitching/presenting, pre-production planning and documentation, report/letter formats

All students receive a college Summer School certificate as well as a progress report after completion of their course.

- Intermediate to Advanced Level English
- Minimum age 16

You can move on to other courses offered by Activate Learning colleges - see our International Prospectus for details.

Activities and excursions*
Activities
- Materials and equipment induction
- Visit to local art galleries and museums

Excursions
- Tour of Reading city centre
- Day trip to London – ‘Sights of London’ and London Film Museum
- Day trip to British Film Institute

*activities and excursions are subject to change