BTEC First Diploma Media (Edexcel)

BTEC

In Tottenham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Tottenham

  • Duration

    1 Year

The BTEC First Diploma in Media is a focused vocational qualification for learners who wish to study aspects of media industry and production and who are considering future employment within this area. It is designed to give a taste of many areas of the media production and investigation and a 'oehands on approach' to making media products.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

Tottenham (London)
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N17 8HR

Start date

On request

About this course

Minimum 2 GCSE at D or a level 1 qualification in relevant subject.

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Course programme

BTEC First Diploma Media (Edexcel)
The BTEC First Diploma in Media is a focused vocational qualification for learners who wish to study aspects of media industry and production and who are considering future employment within this area. It is designed to give a taste of many areas of the media production and investigation and a â€OEhands on approach†to making media products.

What will I be doing?
You will complete a total of seven units over the year, 3 core units and 4 specialist units. Core units in
  • Research for Media Production
  • Introduction to Media Industries
  • Introduction to Media Audiences and products
  • Specialist units
  • Video Production
  • Photography Techniques
  • Advertising Production
  • Factual Production for the Media.
You will make a range of media productions including video advertisements and documentaries and simple dramas while learning a range of production techniques for example editing and camerawork, fashion and portraiture photography.

How will I be assessed?
There are no external exams. Work is assessed continuously through assignments, tutor observations and completed production work. Learners will produce a portfolio of evidence for each of the units and be awarded a Pass, Merit or Distinction depending on the quality of the work.

Where can I go after completing this course?
Students completing the Diploma can progress with a Merit and Distinction, onto BTEC Nationals. Students wishing to study AS Levels will need to achieve a Merit and have gained previously 3 GCSE†s at A-C one in the subject they hope to study.

BTEC First Diploma Media (Edexcel)

Price on request