Creative Media Production (Television & Film) BTEC Certificate/Subsidiary Diploma

Course code: FTB008

School of Humanities & Science

The Programme

The Certificate course is equivalent to one AS Level. The Subsidiary Diploma course is equivalent to one A Level. These are practical, work related courses covering all aspects of the media and video production. On the course you will learn a range of production skills including scheduling, budgeting, camera use, lighting and editing with a range of digital software that will include the use of industry standard equipment.
All skills must be demonstrated to a high level of competence and supporting evidence provided in an assignment file, along with your finished video production where applicable.

The Programme Content

The course will run on the A Level timetable and be offered as an option for A Level students who want to mix AS Level and A2 Levels with a more practical orientated 'hands on' vocational course. Standard college entry requirements apply. It will be offered as a one year 30 credit certificate course or a two year 60 credit Subsidiary Diploma.

Students will employ similar digital video (DV) equipment to that used by major broadcasters. Where possible there will be links to local industry/clients, linking taught theory to real world practise. Students must complete six modules at Pass, Merit or Distinction to achieve the Media National Subsidiary Diploma.

Course pathway is as follows:

Core Modules
* Communication skills for the creative media industries
* Pre-production techniques for the creative media industries
* Research techniques for the media Industries (Subsidiary Diploma course only)

For certificate course: two optional modules (suggestions from list):
For Sub

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English.

Costs

You will be expected to purchase your own blank DV tapes, DVDs etc. Some projects may carry a small cost for props, costumes, makeup etc. We normally offer some voluntary educational trips to media institutions such as the BBC at a cost to be determined*.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

The course can form part of the basis for entry into higher education courses including film and media production. Entrance into the media production industries requires further training, talent, persistence and an element of luck.

Length of Study

One year Level 3 Certificate course with a follow on option of a second year Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.