Full Time Media Production: BTEC National Diploma

BTEC

In Leyton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Leyton

  • Duration

    2 Years

You will develop practical skills to enable you to produce moving images, print and image manipulation, journalism and sound for radio. You will plan, produce, edit and evaluate your own media productions in these areas. You will develop your writing and research skills.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leyton (London)
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E10 6EQ

Start date

On request

About this course

There are visits to TV studios and free film screenings at cinemas. You will also have the opportunity to participate in community media projects. We have strong links with media professionals and we regularly invite these professionals to the College to work with students.

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Course programme

Media Production: BTEC National Diploma
The BTEC National Diploma is a practical work-related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic industry situations, activities and demands. As well as learning how media products communicate with audiences, you will develop broad-based production skills needed to start your career in the media. It is equivalent to three A levels.

Course details
You will develop practical skills to enable you to produce moving images, print and image manipulation, journalism and sound for radio. You will plan, produce, edit and evaluate your own media productions in these areas. You will develop your writing and research skills.

How is it assessed?
Assessment is through a coursework portfolio. Students will also take Key Skills for which they will produce a portfolio and take an examination.

Course duration
Two years full-time.

What do I need to study this subject?
You should have five GCSE grades A*-C including English Language, or a Merit or Distinction in BTEC First Diploma Media. You will need to show a piece of media work at interview.

Where can this lead me?
This subject offers a suitable background for university study including a range of media production degrees, journalism, multimedia, marketing/advertising and related disciplines. Some of our students choose to progress directly into media-related employment.

What are the enrichment opportunities?
There are visits to TV studios as part of the audience, and free film screenings. You will also have the opportunity to participate in community media projects. We have strong links with media professionals and we regularly invite them to the College to work with students.

Full Time Media Production: BTEC National Diploma

Price on request