Full Media Diploma

Qualification

Diploma in Media Practices

SAQA ID 83166, NQF (HEQSF) Level 6, minimum credits 362.

 

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

 

YEAR ONE

Media Elective Specialisation

All subjects are compulsory

• Academic Literacy 1
• Professional Skills 1
• Computer Skills 1 (MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Advertising 1
• Marketing 1
• Video 1
• Radio Broadcasting 1
• Journalism 1
• Public Relations 1

OR

Graphic Design Elective Specialisation

All subjects are compulsory

• Academic Literacy 1
• Professional Skills 1
• Computer Skills 1 (MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Advertising 1
• Communication Science 1
• Video 1
• Graphic Design Practice 1
• Graphic Design Process 1

OR

Animation Elective Specialisation

All subjects are compulsory

• Academic Literacy 1
• Professional Skills 1
• Computer Skills 1 (MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel)
• Video 1
• Animation 1
• Art/Drawing 1

 

YEAR TWO 

Media Elective Specialisation

Select 3 specialisations

• Media Skills 3
• Media 
• Computer Skills (MS PowerPoint)
• Advertising 2
• Marketing 2
• Video 2 & Sound Engineering
• Radio 2 & Sound Engineering
• Journalism 2
• Public Relations 2

OR

Graphic Design Elective Specialisation

Select 3 specialisations

• Media Skills 3
• Computer Skills (MS PowerPoint)
• Advertising 2
• Graphic Design Practice 2
• Graphic Design Process 2
• Digital Media Convergence

OR

Animation Elective Specialisation

Select 3 specialisations

• Media Skills 3           
• Communication Research 1
• Computer Skills (MS PowerPoint)
• Animation 2 (including Sound Engineering)
• Art/Drawing 2
• Digital Media Convergence

 

YEAR THREE 

Advertising Elective Specialisation

• Advertising 3
• Media Planning 3
• Brand Management 3
• Creativity
• Professional Skills 2
• Finance in Media 3
• Entrepreneurship 3
• Integrated Marketing &

OR 

Animation Elective Specialisation

• Animation 3
• Sound Engineering 2
• Art/Drawing 3
• Advertising 3
• Professional Skills 2
• Entrepreneurship 3

OR

Graphic Design Elective Specialisation

• Graphic Design Process 3
• Graphic Design Practice 3
• Advertising 3 (Core Module Only)
• Professional Skills 2
• Entrepreneurship 3

OR

Journalism Specialisation

• Journalism 3
• Internet Journalism 3
• Sub-Editing 3
• Photojournalism 3
• Professional Skills 2
• Finance in Media 3
• Entrepreneurship 3

OR

Marketing Specialisation

• Marketing 3
• Media Planning 3
• Integrated Marketing & Communications
• Brand Management 3
• Creativity 3
• Professional Skills 2
• Finance in Media 3
• Entrepreneurship 3

OR

Public Relations Specialisation

• Public Relations 3
• Media Planning 3
• Brand Management 3
• Creativity 3
• Professional Skills 2
• Finance in Media 3
• Entrepreneurship 3

OR

Radio Specialisation

• Radio 3
• Sound Engineering 2
• Professional Skills 2
• Finance in Media 3
• Entrepreneurship 3

OR

Video Specialisation

• Video 3
• Editing 3
• Sound Engineering 2
• Professional Skills 2
• Finance in Media 3
• Entrepreneurship 3

 

*Boston Media House reserves the right to adjust the qualification structure in the interests of improved programme outcomes.

 

When can I apply and how much are the Application Fees?

Applications are open all year round.  There are no application fees payable.

 

What do I do if I am accepted?

When you are accepted you will be required to register. In order to register you will need to complete the ‘Registration Contract’ and pay the registration fee and first installment or deposit. Once you have paid and completed the Registration Contract you can return the contract and proof of payment to the campus where you wish to register.