AS and A2 Level (Media)

During this 50% theory and 50% practical course you will study 4 units designed to develop both analytical and media production skills. The AS year involves a focus on key media concepts, the textual analysis of British television drama (such as Doctor Who and Hollyoaks) and the practical production of two linked media products such as short films, magazine design or radio programmes.

The A2 year requires students to study various media issues, debates and topics and to produce an advanced portfolio of two or more pieces of practical work.The advanced portfolio includes producing promotional packages for film, TV computer games or pop music.

Additionally, over both years you will acquire a thorough knowledge of various media industries. Even though you do not need previous media knowledge to do the course you need to be creatively minded, interested in using media technology, and open to new ways of thinking about the media all around you. A grade C in English Language must be part of your entry qualifications.

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media
Production

The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production is a nationally recognised vocational qualification course for school leavers with an interest in media, who wish to acquire higher skill levels relating to television and video production. The course offers hands on practical experience in a variety of media using the latest digital technology.

Students work on projects that cover a wide range of topics to build a portfolio of creative practical work produced and marked
in response to set briefs.

This BTEC First qualification is recognised by employers and educational institutions. It is equivalent to 4 GCSEs grades A-C and could lead you onto the BTEC Extended Diploma in Media Production.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production

This is a vocationally centred course designed to gain you access to either employment or university entry and is equivalent to 3 A Levels.

You will be working alone or in groups on practical or research based activities designed to prepare you for work in the media industry. You will be working in classrooms, our TV studio or on location producing drama, music videos, documentaries or animations. Prior experience is not necessary but you will need to be creatively minded, have an enthusiasm for film and television and a willingness to look at the media in a new way. A-C grade in English Language is part of the entry requirements.

Creative and Media Diploma

You’ll cover creative processes, alongside conceptual ideas and practical skills. You’ll get to try lots of different disciplines like 2D and 3D visual art, fashion, drama, advertising, dance, music, film and lots more, and find out more about the ones that interest you. By doing practical activities and small projects, you’ll get to use these skills to create something real. For example recording a music track, producing the artwork and a video to promote it!

Years 10 and 11 only.
In Level 2 you will take 7 units which is equivalent to 7 GCSEs A*- C.

All courses are for two years, Level 1 & 2 are part time and Level 3 is a full time course.

All students will also take:
Additional and Specialist learning (options you can choose)
Functional Skills (curriculum subjects) and Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills.

You will study these at your own school.
During your two years you will have 10 days work experience and present a project (you can do your project about anything you like because you choose the topic!)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media
Production

This is a hands on vocationally centred course designed to gain you access to either employment or university entry and is equivalent to 3 A Levels.

You will be working alone or in groups on practical or research based activities designed to prepare you for work in the media industry. You will be working in classrooms, our TV studio or on location producing drama, music videos, documentaries or animations. Prior experience is not necessary but you will need to be creatively minded, have an enthusiasm for film and television and a willingness to look at the media in a new way. A - C grade in English Language is part of the entry requirements.