Media Production TV and Film BTEC National Diploma

Media Production (TV & Film), BTEC National Diploma
BTEC National Diploma
About the Course
This is a very practical two-year course, assessed through 18 units.
There are four core units
• Understanding the Media.
• Research Techniques.
• Media Skills Development.
• Professional Practice and Working in the Media Industry.
And fourteen specialist units including
• Making a Short Film.
• Television (soap opera etc).
• Music Video.
• Documentary Production.
• Experimental Film/Installation Video.
• Understanding Video Technology.
• Animation Production.
• Developing a Small Media Business.
• Production of Adverts for TV.
Each unit is accompanied by detailed paperwork including scripts, risk assessments, floor plans and set designs - to name but a few. Although most units are practical, some contain theory - Understanding the Media, for example, in which you will be taught the media language to analyse films and TV and learn how powerfully the media can manipulate audiences. Second year students have the opportunity to visit Los Angeles to see all the major studios.
Course Aims
This course aims to develop up-and-coming filmmakers and students who want to work in the media, television and film industries.
What are the entry requirements?
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is based on practical assignments; there are no exams.
Eighteen units are studied over two years and are the equivalent to three A levels.
Fees
No Course Fees for Under 19's. Over 19's must pay, or claim Level 2 or Level 3 Entitlement for FREE courses .
What next?
Do you want to be the next Steven Spielberg? Do you love the films of Quentin Tarantino? Do you want to see your name up in lights? If so, then this course could be the course for you. Most students progress to university or film school to specialise in areas such as cinematography, screenwriting or production.