Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice
The Extended Diploma, equivalent to three ‘A' Levels, is a two-year, full-time course designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to progress to degree level study or employment in the media sector.
The Extended Diploma, equivalent to three ‘A' Levels, is a two-year, full-time course designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to progress to degree level study or employment in the media sector.
It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in media to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure that is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study. On successful completion of the first year, you will 'top-up' by studying for additional units which will give you the full Extended Diploma.
You will work on a variety of exciting projects developing new programmes for TV or Radio, creating content for use in social media applications, designing print and promotional material, using digital SLRs to photograph on location or in the studio.
You will also acquire the essential knowledge and tools for the world of work in Media by developing transferable skills such as planning, research and analysis, working with others and effective communication.
4 GCSEs at Grade C or above preferably with English, Maths or a Level 2 in Media (Merit), successful outcome at a skills test and interview and the completion of an enrolment project.
If you have previously completed Level 2 Media, you will need to have achieved at least a Merit grade to progress to Level 3 Media.
This course will be timetabled for 15 hours of vocational classes.
You will also work towards a Personal Development qualification and will be involved in a range of activities designed to improve your employability.
You will be required to complete Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy if you do not have a GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths. These hours will be in addition to the vocational hours.
The hands-on approach to this course and getting experience in using equipment, programmes and technologies such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Audition and InDesign
You’ll also love developing your creativity in film making and radio production and working with Internal & External clients producing promotional videos, print campaigns and radio adverts.
After successful completion of year one, you will achieve the Level 3 National 540 Diploma and then progress to year 2, the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice.
Students who successfully complete the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice can apply for a Foundation Degree, a HNC / HND or a BA (Hons) in a Media related subject.
Examples of alternative choices of employment within the media sector could be as a camera operator, radio producer, researcher, production assistant, director or scriptwriter in either a full-time or freelance basis.
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