Full Time Media BTEC First Diploma

Media BTEC First Diploma

Duration
1 Year

Entry Requirements
We would expect students to have GCSEs at D/E and an interest in the media and/or creative industries. They should be enthusiastic and motivated, and/or practical.

Course content
This is a full-time, practical, work-related course. You will be completing media projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.
You will gain knowledge of a range of media areas through practical productions backed up by critical and theoretical studies. The course is assessed through units of coursework and an externally assessed Final Major Project. This will include the following units:
Introduction to Media Industries.
Research for Media Production.
Introduction to Media audience.
Print Production.
Advertising production.
Web authoring.
Writing for the Media.

How Will I Be Assessed?
Students will be assessed throughout the course through practical and written assignments. Each assignment will be given a mark of pass, merit or distinction. These marks will contribute to your final grade. All assignments are portfolio based.

What Could I Do Next?
With further training or study, students can go into a wide range of careers in the Media e.g. broadcasting, sound production, publishing, graphic design, film, video, or TV production.
A Merit, with GCSE English, would be an ideal starting point for entry onto the BTEC National Diploma. At Bexhill College our National Diploma in Media specialises in Moving Image production.

Are There Any Special Expenses?
There will be the opportunity for students to attend various trips and workshops. This might entail some limited expense. You might also wish to purchase blank tapes, floppy discs, CD-ROMs etc in order to keep copies of your work.