BTEC HNC Creative Media Production in Wakefield

Cost£7,400.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

BTEC HNC Creative Media Production in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day.

The course covers film and television production at Level 4. You'll develop professional skills across storytelling, production planning, and media craft. Entry requires a minimum of 72 UCAS tariff points from A Levels, or a Level 3 Diploma in a related subject. All applicants also need to complete an interview and submit a portfolio or showreel.

This Level 4 BTEC HNC Creative Media Production course takes one year to complete. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production.

Who this course is for

This is a two-year full-time programme at Levels 4 and 5.

In year one you will complete a Higher National Certificate in Film & Television at Level 4.

On completion of your Higher National Certificate, you will complete a Higher National Diploma in Film & Television at Level 5.

The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Film and Television is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the film and television sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

The Level 4 modules lay the foundation of learning by providing a broad introduction to film and television. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing students for specialist subjects at Level 5 or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility. Students will gain a wide range of film and television knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and in the workplace. By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of film and television. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of film and television.

Entry requirements

Minimum 72 UCAS tariff points from A Levels

OR

Level 3 Diploma in a related subject.

All applicants must complete a satisfactory interview and provide a portfolio/showreel of relevant work.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in film and television production techniques.
  • You'll plan and manage media production projects from brief to delivery.
  • You'll create and edit video content for professional contexts.
  • You'll study storytelling, narrative structure, and visual communication.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio and showreel of your work.
  • You'll reflect on your own practice and respond to industry feedback.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of studio sessions, workshops, and project-based assignments in the classroom. Assessment is mainly through coursework and practical projects rather than exams. You'll produce work that reflects real industry briefs and build a body of evidence across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, cuts and assembles footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Production assistant, supports shoots and productions across film and television.
  • Media content creator, produces video and visual content for brands or broadcasters.
  • Game designer, develops concepts and content for interactive media projects.
  • Junior camera operator, works on location or studio productions.
  • Social media video producer, creates short-form video for digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Diploma in Film and Television at Level 5, the natural next step after this Certificate and available as a second year at Wakefield College.
  • A BA (Hons) degree in Film, Media Production, or a related subject, for those wanting to study at university level.
  • Industry roles and apprenticeships in film and television production, for those ready to move straight into work.

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