BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Ashington. Classes run at Duke's Secondary School, full-time over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec media production course covers TV, film, radio and publishing, giving you hands-on experience with industry software and hardware. You'll explore the range of careers the media sector offers and build practical production skills alongside your studies. Entry typically requires a grade 4 in English Language and Maths, or a distinction in a vocational GCSE subject.
Who this course is for
This course is for you if you have an interest in working in the media industry, perhaps in TV, film, radio or publishing and are thinking of going on to study media related subjects at university. An alternative to A level media, it's broad based, designed to give you an insight into the range of careers available and the opportunity to develop hands on practical skills with software and hardware currently in use in the industry. You can study it alongside other level 3 qualifications such as A levels or other BTEC's.
Entry requirements
As a rule you will need to have achieved either a distinction grade at a vocational subject at GCSE or a grade 4 in English Language and Maths for progression onto our vocational subjects.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills using industry-standard software and hardware.
You'll explore production techniques across TV, film, radio and publishing.
You'll learn how the creative media industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll produce your own media projects as part of your coursework.
You'll build an understanding of the range of roles available in media production.
You'll develop skills in planning, creating and evaluating media content.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Duke's Secondary School, combining taught lessons with practical project work. Assessment is through a mix of coursework assignments and, for some units, externally set tasks or exams set by Pearson Edexcel. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the two years, so there is no single final exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Duke's Secondary School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: cutting and assembling footage for broadcast or online
Social media content creator: producing video and digital content for brands
Radio producer: planning and making audio content for broadcast
Junior production assistant: supporting TV or film production teams
Digital marketing assistant: creating media assets for campaigns
Photographer or camera operator: capturing images and footage professionally
Multimedia journalist: reporting and producing content across platforms
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Media Production or Film and Television Production: a degree is the natural next step if you want to work in broadcast or film. This BTEC is designed to support university entry.
HNC/HND in Creative Media Production (Pearson): a two-year higher-level qualification if you prefer a vocational route into industry before committing to a full degree.
Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production: broadens your qualification if you want to cover more subject areas before applying to university.
