BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production Full Level 3 Y1

Suitable For

The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (TV & Film) is a nationally recognised qualification that is equivalent to three A-Levels and therefore provides a natural stepping stone to courses in higher education.

Course Content

This course develops creative moving image production skills. It focuses on the planning, production and editing of moving image products using the latest digital video technology. You will also learn how to analyse moving image products made by Media professionals for film and television from both mainstream and alternative productions. The course covers a variety of moving image related subjects such as:

• Advertising production
• Corporate & promotional video production
• Factual programme production techniques
• Film & television studies
• Professional practice
• Video editing
• Writing for television & video.

Assessment Method

Assignments and portfolio of work.

Progression

This course prepares you for work in the Media industry or the opportunity to progress on to a Foundation degree or degree course in Media or a related subject.

Additional Information

If you are studying on a BTEC programme at college then you will also be required to attend a 1 or 2 hour Functional Skills session and a 1 hour Tutorial session per week. This will give you opportunities to develop and enhance your personal, communication and academic skills, which can then be applied to a wide range of subjects and to areas of employment. Equipment and Costs In order to be able to study on this course you will need to buy some media equipment.You will also need an A4 folder with dividers in which you must keep all of your paperwork, handouts, notes, research, evaluations, feedback and assessments. There is an Art shop within the Arts Centre which stocks some of the materials and equipment that you will need at competitive prices. Educational Visits During the course you will be required to attend a number of day visits to museums, TV studios, other colleges, Universities and, on occasions, residential visits. There will be a cost involved in these visits with the average being around £20 per visit.

Entry Requirements

5 GCSEs (Grade C or above), it is recommended that one is GCSE English Language, a relevant Level 2 Diploma with at least a Merit profile, or an appropriate equivalent, and satisfactory references are required.