BTEC National Diploma in Media Production

BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MEDIA PRODUCTION

Who is this course for?

If you have achieved any of the following and want to gain a qualification equivalent to three 'A' Levels, then this course is for you:

• Four GCSEs grade C and above
• First Diploma or Certificate
• Intermediate GNVQ
• NVQ Level 2
• Leaving Certificate

How long is this course for?
2 years full-time
What will I study?
The BTEC National Diploma in Media Production consists of six core units and twelve other specialist units.

Core units

• Research Techniques for the Media Industries
• Pre-Production Techniques for the Media Industries
• Production Management Project
• Working to a Brief in the Media Industries
• Critical Approaches to Media Products
• Understanding the Media Industries

Specialist Units vary from campus to campus and may include:

• Film and Video Editing Techniques
• Games Design
• Producing Print Media
• Single Camera Techniques
• News Production for Radio
• Animation
• Working to a Brief in the Media Industries
• Developing a Small Business in the Media Industries
• Television and Video Studies
• Interview Techniques for Media Production
• Talking Books and Guides
• Writing and Editing Copy
• Page Layout and Design
• Factual Writing for Print
• Marketing and Public Relations
• Digital Graphics for Print
• Digital Graphics for Interactive Media
• Digital Communication
• Photography and Photographic Practice

How will I be assessed?
You will be internally assessed on each unit through various assignments. There are no external examinations.

What can I do after the course?

You can use this qualification as a stepping stone to progress to the HND in Interactive Media (Banbridge Campus), NVQ 4 in Writing for Newspapers (Banbridge Campus) or Degree programmes in Media or Design related studies.

How do I apply?
Complete an application form (available from each campus or in the Admissions section) and return it to the any Campus