BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Media

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Five GCSEs at Grade C or above are required although account will be taken of other experience and qualifications; equally important are your enthusiasm, commitment and your willingness to work hard on all areas of the course. You will have the opportunity to show any existing work at the interview stage.

PROGRESSION:

This is an advanced level course. Achievement at Distinction attracts 360 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 A levels at A). The course has an excellent progression rate for students wishing to enter Higher Education.

WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The media industry is in an age of rapid growth with global communication networks bringing the digital age to every home.

The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (TV and Film) provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to enter upon a career in the media or progress to higher education.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?
You will learn about every aspect of moving image production and will be involved in a range of projects throughout the course. The course will give you the skills and knowledge to take an idea from concept to screen. Units of study include;

• Single Camera Techniques
• Multi-Camera Techniques
• Music Video Production
• Video Editing Techniques
• 2D Animation
• Factual Programming Production Techniques
• Corporate and Promotional Film Production
• Creative Media Production Management Project
• Working to a Brief in the Creative Media Industries

HOW WILL I LEARN?
The environment is like working within a professional production company developing high quality moving image productions to real deadlines. The course is based in the brand new Art, Design and Media building on the main College site. Facilities are of a high quality including dedicated digital video editing suites on both Apple Mac and PC based platforms running industry standard software and related packages. There is a purpose built TV Studio with professional lighting rig and blue/green screens. There has been heavy investment in industry standard kit including Canon and Sony digital video cameras as well as associated sound and editing equipment.

Practical and theoretical work is integrated throughout the course and moving image production will form a large part of your studies. Your studies will be supported with workshops, lectures, demonstrations and tutorials. All tutors have media related degrees as well as industry experience.

The course has excellent links to the industry and students will have the opportunity to gain work experience as part of their studies.

In the second year, students will have the opportunity to specialise in an area of moving image production through their choice of Production Management Project.

WHAT CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO?
A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma develops learners skills and understanding of work within a vocational context. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas offer direct progression on to BTEC Higher National programmes and Higher Education degrees. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomas are recognised by Higher Education institutions and attract a maximum of 360 UCAS points. The course has an excellent record of students progressing into Higher Education after completing the course.

Type of Study :: Course Duration :: Course reference number :: Start Date :: Tutorial Fees :: Material Fees :: Exam Fees
full time 2 years MC777 September 2010 TBC TBC TBC