Skills for Growth Adults Media and Communication Entry Level 1

The Skills for Growth Adults Media and Communication Entry Level 1 course is designed for adults who want to build confidence in communication, develop digital skills and explore the exciting world of media.

You will learn how different forms of media influence our daily lives, develop speaking and listening skills, create digital content, and gain practical experience using creative technologies. Through hands-on projects and collaborative activities, you'll build employability skills while developing confidence, creativity and communication abilities that can be used in everyday life, further study or the workplace. 

Throughout the course, you will explore a range of creative arts and crafts topics, including: 

Communication Fundamentals  

• Types of Media  
• Speaking Skills  
• Listening Skills  

Creative Communication  

• Visual Communication  
• Photography  
• Storytelling  

Creating Messages  

• Digital and Online Media  
• Advertising  
• Social Media Awareness  

Developing Essential Skills  

• British Values and Media  
• Numeracy in Media  
• Literacy Through Media 

Media and Communication Project   

As part of the course, you will create a media campaign that promotes a topic, event or issue that matters to your local community. 

Project activities include: 

• Research a chosen topic  
• Plan a media campaign  
• Create posters and digital content  
• Take photographs and develop visual materials  
• Produce simple video or audio content  
• Present ideas to an audience  
• Reflect on the impact of the campaign

There are no formal qualifications required for this course. Applicants should have an interest in administration, office work and developing workplace skills. An initial assessment and discussion will help ensure the course is suitable for your individual needs and goals.

Assessment takes place throughout the course and may include:  

• Practical office-based activities  
• Administrative tasks and projects  
• Communication exercises  
• Portfolio evidence  
• Group and individual activities  
• Mock workplace scenarios  
• Learner reflections and reviews  
• Skills assessments throughout the programme

Blackburn College is committed to supporting every learner to achieve their full potential. Additional Learning Support may be available for learners who require help with literacy, numeracy, digital skills, English as an Additional Language (EAL), learning difficulties, disabilities or other support needs.  

Please speak with a member of the team to discuss any support requirements before or during your course.  

For further information about this course or to discuss your suitability, please contact the Adult Education Team at Blackburn College.     

Telephone: 01254 292929     
Email: admissions@blackburn.ac.uk