BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production
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- Entry Requirements
- Progression & Assessment
- Duration & Location
- Fees
- Further Information
Course Description
The course is largely practical and gives you a broad range of skills and experiences and you will use a range of resources, including digital SLR cameras, HD video cameras, editing software and Mac computer suites. You will learn a variety of skills, including photography, animation, single camera drama, multi-camera studio production, documentary production, research techniques, scriptwriting, critical analysis of media products and professional ways of working in the media industry.
The course is made up of eighteen units which deal with different aspects of Media Production including Research Techniques, Working to a Brief, Critical Approaches to Media Products, Understanding the Media Industries, Interview and Presentation Techniques, Shooting Single Camera Drama, Video Editing, Multi-Camera Production Techniques, Paper-based Animation, Factual Programme Production Techniques, Video Editing, Music Video Production
Entry Requirements
- A BTEC First Certificate or Diploma in a related subject, or
- An Intermediate GNVQ in a related subject, or
- Four GCSEs at grade C or above. One of which should be in a creative subject, such as Media or Art and Design (not including Expressive Arts), or
- Appropriate work experience.
- Applicants must demonstrate creative ability along with evidence of interest in pursuing a career in this area.
Progression & Assessment
Assessment
There are no exams. Your work will be assessed regularly throughout the course. There are two types of assessments:
- one to one meetings with lecturers where you have the opportunity to discuss your progress
- formal assessments where you must submit your work for grading
- You will always know how well you are doing and what you need to do to improve your work.
Progression
On successful completion of the course you can progress to employment or higher education in the following areas:- graphic design, advertising, typography, packaging, multimedia, visual imaging, animation and illustration.
View the Art progression chart here.Duration & Location
Two years.
Fees
You may need to contribute to some of your course materials and the cost of educational visits.
16-18
If you are a student aged 16 -18 years old there will be NO fees to pay. Once you have started an individual qualification you will not be liable for fees even if you turn 19 before the end.
19+
Adult students may have to pay some or all of their course fees.
Further Information
Jon Rowlands (Lincoln) and Simon Justice (Newark)
School of Sport, Care and the Arts
For further details please contact the Information Office on 01522 876274
