(Qualification: BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production)
This BTEC provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to enter into a career in Moving Image (Film / TV / Video) production or progress onto Higher Education. The course is the equivalent to three A Levels which means when a learner has finished the course they can choose whether to pursue employment or go onto Higher Education. The course is made up of 18 units, five course units, two specialist mandatory units, and eleven further specialist units which enable you to study particular areas in depth.
Five Core Units: Research techniques for the media industries, pre-production techniques for the media industries, production management project, working to a brief in the media industry and critical approaches to media products.
Two Specialist Units (Mandatory):
Understanding the television and film industries
video editing techniques.
Plus other specialist units
Overall you will learn about media institutions, the future of the media, television, film and video, both from the practical and theoretical aspects and how you can fulfill your potential of working in the media through advice on applying for jobs and Higher Education courses. The majority of our students have gained places at University or jobs in the Media Industry. The Area of Learning for Creative Industries has a range of professional HD digital video cameras and non-linear editing facilities. We also have links with outside producers and employers to assist learners to build their media experience
