IT & Creative Media Extended Diploma Level 3

BTEC Level3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production includes 7 mandatory units and a wide range of additional units, focussing on Digital Graphics, DVD/Video and Computer Gaming

Clear assessment: There are no tests or formal examinations except in English and Maths The units are highly practical with the emphasis on 'doing' rather than 'writing about' Students will need to develop skills in a wide range of industry standard software to enable progression on to employment or Higher Education Employability skills are incorporated into the qualification with up-to-date and current information about possible career paths

The qualifications provide career, and progression opportunities to higher education, degree and professional development programmes within the same or related areas of study, within universities and other institutions Students who successfully gain this qualification can progress into employment, higher level apprenticeships or onto Higher Education

Ideally the student will have 5 GCSE's including English, Maths and IT or may already have a level 2 Diploma with a Merit grade This may not always be the case so an interview with members of the team will assess if the programme of study is suitable for the student

Enrichment opportunities will include visits, activities and speakers such as: Barry Robinson the IT Director at Norland Managed Services, work experience with Sheppey FM radio Community Media Centre There will also be an opportunity to visit Kent Uni

A portable hard drive will also be required as media work will need to be frequently saved