Level 3 Media Film and Video

This course combines both practical and theory units. Assessment is continuous and based mainly on a series of assignments designed to develop skills and understanding across a range of media disciplines. This course provides a broad foundation for a range of careers in the media industry. You will learn: Camera operation. Digital video editing. Audio production. You also do one unit in Photography. Interview and presentation techniques. You will also learn how to make programmes in a range of different genres including documentaries, music videos and animation. You will have access to our TV studio, digital cameras, professional video cameras and Mac computer editing suites. You will also have the chance to participate in our successful in-house design and production company undertaking a range of live projects for local and national companies.

All Level 3 students will have the opportunity to undertake a range of live projects in video and photography as well as numerous competitions. We have our own in-house design agency that will give you the opportunity to pitch for jobs and gain that all important industry experience. INDUSTRY INFORMATION TV and film production Hours Your working hours could be long and irregular according to the demands of a production. Freelance contract work is very common. The work is mainly office-based, but you would also visit studios or locations for meetings. Location work could be anywhere in the UK or overseas, so you may need to travel and stay away from home for long periods. Income Freelance production managers are paid a fee for each individual contract or project. Freelance rates can vary widely, and may be negotiated based on the type of production and your track record. Contact the Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU) for current pay guidelines. Key facts: 55,900 people are employed in the TV industry, which is estimated to be 11% of the creative industries workforce. The TV industry comprises over 1,450 businesses, including: 10 (terrestrial) broadcast TV, around 250 cable and satellite broadcasters, around 1,100 independent production companies (indies), a growing number of community TV companies More than a third of the workforce is freelance, including 57% of the independent production workforce, 26% in broadcast TV, 12% in cable and satellite and 3% in community TV. Nearly half of the TV workforce has undertaken unpaid work within the creative industries. The TV workforce is highly qualified and a high proportion has media related degrees. Jobs in the industry include: Art and Design - Art Director Camera - Script Supervisor, Camera Operator, Camera Assistant, Lighting Camera Hair and Make-up - Make-up & Hair Artist Journalism and Sport - Broadcast Journalist Lighting: Lighting Director, Gaffer Performing - Actor, Presenter, Agent Production - Director, Producer, Executive Producer, Location Manager, Production Manager, Researcher Sound - Sound Supervisor, Sound Recordist, Boom Operator Studio and Broadcast Technology - Transmission Engineer, Vision Mixer Local industy information The South West has a strong production sector in Specialist Factual and Natural History production, both at BBC Bristol and in the independent production sector. Bristol is an established hub for television production. Two Four, one of the strongest independents outside of London and spanning TV, Interactive and Digital Media and Facilities, is based in Plymouth. There are around 1,800 people employed in the industry. In the West Midlands, both the BBC and ITV Central have studio bases in Birmingham. The BBC has two bases, namely the Mailbox where regional and network television and radio productions are produced, and the Drama Village at the University of Birmingham. ITV Central is located in purpose-built premises. There is a strong base of small independent production companies. The main output of these companies is factual entertainment for network and cable television. There are over 1,200 people employed in the industry

5 GCSE A*-C (or more) with English or Maths. Or equivalent/relevant vocational qualification at Level 2 with a merit or higher grade with all functional skills in English or Maths at Level 2 and Successful Interview and excellent reports.

After successful completion of the course with merits/distinctions learners can progress to the Level 4/5 \hnc/HND in Creative Practice at Gloucestershire College or This will enable them to make informed choices with regard to a career in the creative media sector. You will need to receive an outstanding report from your tutor and achieve all targets set as progression to the next level is not guaranteed.

IKONOSKOP MASTER CLASS GC Media students were the first in the UK to have been given the exciting opportunity for an Ikonoskop A-Cam dll master class by the camera manufacturers themselves! The A-Cam dll is an impressive digital motion picture camera that shoots uncompressed Raw files in full HD, brand new to the market. Peter Gustafsson of Ikonoskop travelled from Sweden to present a master class on using the new camera to thirty students currently studying towards the BTEC Extended Diploma in Media with Gloucestershire College. The students have now been loaned the camera, worth over £10,000, for a month to familiarise themselves with working with industry standard equipment. Steven Moss, 18, said: “It was amazing to be trained on this rare and expensive camera by the actual camera manufacturers. Peter also showed us how to do lighting, exposure and colour grading with Blackmagic’s DaVinci Resolve Lite. It was a great informative session.” Course lecturer, Nosa Obayiuwana said, “It was a real honour to be the first college in the UK to use this high definition digital motion picture camera. It was a wonderful opportunity for the students to be trained by the actual manufacturers from Sweden; particularly as it is currently being tested at prestigious universities such as NYU. We pride ourselves on providing students with up-to-date industry relevant training and being aware of changing technology.”

Please contact the College on 0845 155 2020 for further details