BTEC National Diploma in Media (Interactive Media)

BTEC National Diploma in Media (Interactive Media)

Quick Facts
Course Code
BT6012A09
Start
07/09/2009
Course Level
Level 3
Days/Time
DAY
Course Length
2 years

Where is the course? (N/A)

What is this course about? A BTEC National Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you develop the skills you need to start a career. It is equivalent to three A-levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to get a job straight away or go into higher education first.

Who is this course for? Young people aged 16-18 who wish to pursue a career in interactive media production.

What do I need to get on the course?
· 4 GCSEs at grade A*-C

BTEC First Diploma with a merit or distinction and key skills at Level 2

What will I study? You will study core units and additional units that will contribute towards the assessed final major project.
All students take the four core units:

· Understanding the Media

Research Techniques

· Media Skills Workshop

· Professional Practice in the Media Industry

You take all four specialist units from this list:

· Production Management

· Professional Brief

· Multimedia Practices

· Digital Graphics

You can then choose 10 additional units from this specialist list::

· Designing Graphics and Idents for Screens

· Animating Images

· Digital Writing

· Digital Imaging

· Web Graphics

· Web Authoring

· Web Animation

· Video in Multimedia

· Sound in Multimedia

· Motion Graphics and Compositing Video

· Multimedia Authoring

· 3D Modelling

· 3D Animation

· 3D Environments

These units contribute towards the assessed Final Major Project (FMP). ,

What qualification will I get? BTEC National Diploma in Media (e-Media)

What can I do after the course? BTEC National Diplomas are valued by employers and higher education (universities and colleges). On successful completion, you can progress directly into employment in many of the creative industry media areas. Or, you could progress to an honours degree or our Foundation Degree in Digital Media.

How do I get on the course? View full details on how to apply click here

How much does the course cost? Home students aged 16-18 do not pay the course fee.

Home Students:
£ 1293

International students:
£ 5400