Free BTEC Level 3 Digital Film and Video Production Course in Plymouth
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free BTEC Level 3 Digital Film and Video Production Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Stoke Damerel Community College, full-time during the day. This two-year course gives you a grounding in creative digital media production. You'll study how the media industry works, analyse media representations, and develop your own projects from pitch to finished production. The level 3 BTEC digital film and video production qualification is designed to prepare you for higher education and careers in the media industries. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 to apply.
Who this course is for
The qualification provides a coherent introduction to the study of creative digital media production at this level.
Learners develop an understanding of the media industry through analysing media representations and pitching and producing media projects.
It is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the media industries.
Entry requirements
5 GCSE's grades 4 - 9
What you will learn
You'll analyse how media representations are constructed and what they communicate.
You'll develop an understanding of how the media industry is structured and how it operates.
You'll pitch original media project ideas to an audience.
You'll plan, produce, and complete digital film and video projects.
You'll build practical skills in digital production techniques used in film and video work.
You'll evaluate your own creative work and develop it through feedback.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, practical production work, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than written exams. You'll produce real media projects that demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the units covered on the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Stoke Damerel Community College 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
Camera operator: filming for TV, film, or digital media
Media production assistant: supporting shoots and post-production teams
Content creator: producing video content for brands and organisations
Social media video producer: creating short-form video for digital platforms
Junior filmmaker: working on independent or commercial film projects
Broadcast technician: operating equipment in TV or radio production
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Film Production or Media Production: a degree at university is the most direct next step, and this qualification is designed to support that route.
BA (Hons) Digital Media or Creative Media: broader degree options covering photography, animation, and interactive media.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production: a two-year higher education qualification if you want to stay in college-based study before moving to a degree.
