Level 5 Course Handbook - St. John's Central College · FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N1300 Tutor Brid Corcoran Hours p/week 2.5 hours Component Outline The purpose of this award is

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Level 5 Course Handbook

2014—2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Note  

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Progression  

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College Calendar  

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Course Curriculum  

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Module Summary  

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Role of the Class Teacher  

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Work Experience  

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College Policies

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WELCOME On behalf of all the staff in the Multimedia department at St. John’s Central College Cork we would like to welcome you. We hope that this handbook will help you as new students at St. John’s, and that throughout your time here you will develop a level of knowledge and skills leading you to successful careers in the Multimedia sector. No matter what your educational background, there will be an adjustment to your time here at St John’s College. Your teachers are here to facilitate this and to aid you in your time in college being a success, however, your success and experience will ultimately be your own responsibility. The course is not meant to be easy but you should find the workload manageable if you are dedicated to the subject and are prepared to work hard.

Students must keep

back up copies

of all their work!

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PROGRESSION Internal Progression Students who successfully complete Multimedia Level 5, will be offered a place on the Multimedia Level 6 course. External Progression CIT, IT Tralee and LIT: The Multimedia Department has a formal agreement with these colleges.

In 2011-12 the CCPS (Cork Colleges Progression Scheme) was totally revitalised and now St. John’s has negotiated huge opportunities for its students on both Level 5 & 6 programmes to be able to access Level 7 and Level 8 (Year 1 and 2) Degree Programmes in CIT. Full details are available from the Careers Guidance & Counselling Service (Level 3; Room 306) and on the college website www.stjohnscollege.ie

Please take care to attend information sessions normally held after Christmas by the various Departments in CIT (Cork Institute of Technology). Full details of application are available on our website. Students must meet all criteria as laid down according to the negotiated link.

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COURSE CURRICULUM Course Multimedia Certification FETAC Multimedia Production Level 5 Course Code 5M2146 Course Coordinator Deirdre McCann

Components Codes Tutors

Multimedia Authoring 5N1299 Paul O’Brien Multimedia Project Development 5N1300 Brid Corcoran

Design Skills 5N0784 Fiona O’Mahony Communications 5N0690 Ruth Kelleher Work Experience 5N1356 Deirdre McCann

These components are compulsory to achieve a full award

Web Authoring 5N1910 Deirdre McCann Media Analysis 5N1298 Caroline Morrissey

Image Processing 5N1292 Deirdre McCann Digital Movie Processing 5N1605 Brid Corcoran

Students must achieve a pass grade or higher in all the mandatory components and 3 of the elective components listed above to attain the FETAC certificate. If a student does not pass enough modules to achieve a full award they get a Component Certificate. A Component Certificate is awarded to a candidate who achieves the pass grade or higher in one or more modules. Grading:

Pass 50 – 64% Merit 65 – 79% Distinction 80 – 100%

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FETAC Component Summary Note: Subject teachers will provide students with more details regarding specific content of components, assignments and assignment deadlines.

Multimedia Authoring Component Title Multimedia Authoring FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N1299 Tutor Paul O’Brien Hours p/week 2.5 hours Component Outline The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to complete all the stages involved in the authoring of interactive multimedia projects. Assessment Criteria Assignment 30% Portfolio / Collection of Work 70% Assessment Plan Assignment Dec 2014 Portfolio / Collection of Work April 2015

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Multimedia Project Development Component Title Multimedia Project Development FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N1300 Tutor Brid Corcoran Hours p/week 2.5 hours Component Outline The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to complete all stages involved in the process of planning and development of interactive multimedia projects. Assessment Criteria Assignment 40% Project 60% Assessment Plan Assignment Dec 2014 Project April 2015

Design Skills Component Title Design Skills FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N0784 Tutor Fiona O’Mahony Hours p/week 2 hours Component Outline The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the strategies inherent in the design process and generate creative responses to design briefs. Assessment Criteria Project 40% Portfolio / Collection of Work 60% Assessment Plan Project To be decided Portfolio / Collection of Work Various dates throughout the year

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Work Experience Component Title Work Experience FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N1356 Tutor Deirdre McCann Hours p/week 1 hour Component Outline The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to participate in the workplace for a limited time, carrying out work-related tasks independently while under general direction. Assessment Criteria Portfolio / Collection of Work 60% Skills Demonstration 40% Assessment Plan Portfolio / Collection of Work continuous throughout the year Skills Demonstration continuous throughout the year

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Communications Component Title Communications FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N0690 Tutor Ruth Kelleher Hours p/week 2 hours Module Contents: Section 1 Interpersonal Skills Listening, Speaking, and Non-Verbal Communication Section 2 Reading and Writing Section 3 Communications Technology Assessment Outline Portfolio / Collection of Work 50% Skills Demonstration 50% Assessment Plan Assignment/Task Marks Deadline Term One Business Documentation 15% 23 Oct. Interviews 15% * Reading Tasks 1 5% 12 Nov ICT Practical Skills 10% 4 Dec Structured Report 15% 15 January Term Two Communications Technology 10% 29 January Group/Interview Skills 10% * Oral Presentations 15% * Term Three Oral Presentations (Cont’d) * Reading Task 2 5% 16 April * These tasks will be ongoing as they are done on an individual basis. There are no set dead-lines but students should be aware that they need to attend all the time in order to be available to complete these tasks.

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Web Authoring Component Title Web Authoring FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N1910 Tutor Deirdre McCann Hours p/week 2.5 hours Component Outline The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to effectively use Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) standards and editors in the construction, testing and maintenance of web pages and sites Assessment Criteria Assignment 30% Project 70% Assessment Plan Assignment December 2014 Project April 2015

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Image Processing Component Title Image Processing FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N1292 Tutor Deirdre McCann Hours p/week 2.5 hours Component Outline The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the key techniques of image processing and to use a range of computer hardware and software, configured for image processing purposes. Assessment Criteria Project 20% Portfolio / Collection of Work 60% Learner Record 20% Assessment Plan Project April 2015 Portfolio / Collection of Work continuous throughout the year Learner Record continuous throughout the year

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Media Analysis Component Title Media Analysis FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N1298 Tutor Caroline Morrissey Hours p/week 2.5 hours Component Outline The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to identify successful media practices using the theoretical framework that underpins practical media work. Assessment Criteria Project 60% Examination – Theory 40% Assessment Plan Project Jan/Feb 2015 Examination – Theory May 2015

Digital Movie Processing Component Title Digital Movie Processing FETAC Level 5 Course Code 5N1605 Tutor Brid Corcoran Hours p/week 3 hours Component Outline The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to produce content using modern digital processing techniques and utilise key production methods in digital movie processing. Assessment Criteria Project 60% Portfolio / Collection of Work 40% Assessment Plan Project April 2015 Portfolio / Collection of Work Dec 2014

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Subject Teachers If you are having a problem with a particular subject, the first point of contact should be the subject teacher. Class Teacher Every class has a class teacher. The class teacher for the Multimedia Course (061MM) is Deirdre McCann. What are class teachers for? The class teacher is the person to go to if you have any concerns, difficulties or issues. If they can not help you, they may direct you to someone who can. The class teacher also monitors student attendance and commitment. If you are absent you will need to provide a wriiten explanation (with a doctors cert, appointment card etc if appropriate) to your class teacher. Class teachers are also responsible for liaising with work experience placements and will check in on you during your two weeks work experience. Contacting Staff Course Coordinator Deirdre McCann [email protected] Course Teachers Bríd Corcoran [email protected] Deirdre McCann [email protected] Caroline Morrissey [email protected] Paul O’Brien [email protected] Fiona O’Mahony [email protected] Ruth Kelleher [email protected] The college has trained Guidance & Counselloing staff. More information about thid service is available in room 306 on the 3rd floor.

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WORK EXPERIENCE Work Experience is an important part of the Multimedia course, it is a mandatory module, and therefore must be passed for a candidate to gain the full award. There are two weeks for work experience during the year. The dates are: Monday 17th November - Friday 21st November 2014 Monday 9th February – Friday 13th February 2015 Students must secure their own work experience and provide their class teacher with the employers’ contact details. Class teachers will be in contact with employers during work experience. ATTENDANCE POLICY The Multimedia Department expects 100% attendance. See college handbook/diary for full explanation of attendance policy. Poor attendance may result in referral to Attendance Committee, impact on grant or result in withdrawal from course. If you are absent due to medical reasons you should supply your class teacher with a medical certificate. See college diary / college website (www.stjohnscollege.ie) for full outline of attendance policy in St.John’s College. DEADLINE POLICY Projects/assignments etc. must be submitted at deadline as set by Teacher. Extensions can only be arranged through Deputy Principal and only with very good reason. See college diary / college website (www.stjohnscollege.ie) for full outline of deadline policy in St.John’s College. PLAGIARISM POLICY See college diary / college website (www.stjohnscollege.ie) for full outline of plagiarism policy in St. John’s College.

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COMPUTER USE POLICY See college diary / college website (www.stjohnscollege.ie) for full outline of computer use policy in St. John’s College. FOOD AND DRINK All food and drink is to be kept to the designated areas i.e. canteens. It is not allowed in classrooms or corridors. COLLEGE ID Students must carry college ID at all times EQUIPMENT POLICY First and second year students have access to all the department equipment. Priority in the final term is given to second years. All equipment must be booked out prior to use with Brid or Deirdre. Equipment must be checked prior to use and signed out by student. Equipment must be returned on agreed date, checked and signed back in. Late return of equipment may compromise the student’s right to use. Equipment cannot be issued to students who do not attend the course on a regular basis. Equipment must be returned in good order. SD cards must be formatted and batteries fully charged. All cables, lenses, tripods plates in order. Students are responsible for equipment in their care and may be liable for any damaged caused.