Free BTEC Level 3 Creative Digital Media Production Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at Rainford Sixth Form, full-time during the day. This level 3 btec creative digital media production course runs over 18 months and covers the range of careers in TV, film, radio and publishing. You'll develop hands-on skills using industry software and hardware. To join, you'll need at least a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature and a grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
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
You must have achieved at least a grade 5 in English Literature and a grade 5 in English Language at GCSE.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills using professional media software and hardware.
You'll explore careers across TV, film, radio and publishing.
You'll produce creative digital media content across different formats.
You'll build an understanding of how the media industry works.
You'll develop skills in planning, producing and reviewing media projects.
You'll learn to work with moving image, audio and digital publishing tools.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on practical work using industry software and hardware. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work rather than written exams. You'll complete units that build toward your final qualification, with work assessed by your tutors throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rainford Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: cutting and assembling footage for TV, film or online
Radio producer: planning and producing audio content and programmes
Digital content creator: making content for websites, social media and brands
Media assistant: supporting production teams in TV or film
Publishing assistant: working on print or digital publications
Multimedia journalist: reporting and producing content across platforms
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Media Production or Film and Television Studies: a natural next step if you want to specialise further at university. The BTEC National Foundation Diploma is designed with higher education progression in mind.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production: a larger qualification if you want to broaden your subject knowledge before applying to university.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Media: a shorter higher education route if you prefer not to do a full degree.
