Media and Journalism BTEC National Diploma level 3

Cultural and Creative Industries - Interactive Media and Media
Media and Journalism BTEC National Diploma level 3(2010/2011)
Study Method:
This full time course is studies over two years with attendance at college usually three days per week
Duration :2 years full-time
Who the Course is For:
This course is suitable for school leavers and mature students who want to work in the publishing and new media industries
Assessment:
All assesment is through college set assignments, externally verified by Edexcel.
Course Leads To:
If you want to get a job straight away you could work in
- advertising, marketing and other media related jobs
- print production
- new media
- other employment utilising transferrable skills
If you decide to go to university you could take a degree in journalism or publishing
Entry Requirements:
You will normally need to have at least one of the following:-
At least four GCSEs grade A*-C including English Language
GNVQ Intermediate or First Diploma in an appropriate subject
Appropriate work experience
Content:
You will study 18 units including some general ones such as
- Understanding Media Industries
- Pre Production Techniques
- Critical Approaches to Media Products
You study specialist units in topics such as
- Writing and editing copy
- Page layout and design
- Interviewing Techniques
Journalism will be taught in relation to magazine writing and local newspaper journalism. In addition to journalism you will work on television productions in our multicamera television studio. You will analyse a range of media including films and the music industry. You will learn how the media industry is organised and controlled. You will also look at careers in the media and will undertake a weeks work placement at the end of the first year.