Media BTEC Extended Diploma                                   

Introduction

Specification: EdExcel

This is a Level 3 advanced qualification that has the UCAS points equivalency of a minimum of three ‘A’ Levels.

BTEC courses are long established and very well recognised in both higher education and industry. They are vocational style courses with a strong emphasis on practical learning and project production work.  Some students enter industry on completion of the course, while the majority move to undergraduate courses at University.

BTEC courses at Level 3 are demanding in both academic standards, and personal and team management skills. High standards of organisation and professionalism are expected and required.

This is an exciting and stimulating course that gives students who are very focuses din their area of career interest the opportunity to study in depth and at a high level.

Course Content

The main focus is on Television, Video and Film production techniques and practice. However, this also encompasses study of the Media Industries,  project management and specific technical training in software, lighting, sound, camera, directing, producing and a wide range of other disciplines.

Students will be required and expected to travel and work closely in highly organised production teams on a range of different projects that may include documentary, drama, music video production, advertising and lifestyle programming.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C plus a B in GCSE Media Studies or a similar creative or Arts subject.

Assessment 

There are no exams per se, however there may be external assessments and all coursework must be completed and passed.