Free BTEC Level 3 Digital Film and Video Production Course in South Croydon. Classes run at The Quest Academy, full-time during the day. The course takes two years and gives you specialist knowledge and technical skills in digital film and video production. It's designed with input from employers, professional bodies, and universities, so the content reflects what the industry actually needs. You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to apply. The level 3 BTEC digital film and video production qualification opens routes into employment, apprenticeships, or higher education.
Who this course is for
The National Extended Certificate in Digital Film and Video Production provides our post 16 learners with specialist knowledge and technical skills that will enabling entry to employment, apprenticeship, or progression to higher education. The qualification has been carefully designed in collaboration with experts from professional bodies, employers, businesses, and universities to ensure content is of the highest possible quality while equipping learners with the skills they will need for their next step. The programme is equivalent to 1 A-Level and contains 5 units of which 2 are mandatory and 1 is external. Mandatory content (50%). External assessment (33%). The course provides a technical introduction to digital film and video production skills and theory. Areas of study include sound recording, single and multi-camera techniques, digital graphics, and film editing.
Entry requirements
Holds a minimum of 5 grade 9-4 GCSE qualifications
What you will learn
You'll develop technical skills in filming, lighting, and camera operation.
You'll learn how to plan and manage film and video productions from concept to completion.
You'll practise editing footage using industry-standard software.
You'll study the principles of storytelling and visual communication for screen.
You'll explore different genres and formats in digital film and video.
You'll build an understanding of professional standards and working practices in the screen industries.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching, practical production work, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than written exams, in line with the Pearson Edexcel BTEC format. You'll complete units that combine theory with hands-on production tasks, building a body of work that demonstrates your skills and knowledge across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Quest Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: cutting and assembling footage for TV, online, or corporate clients
Camera operator: filming for broadcast, events, or digital content
Production assistant: supporting film and TV productions on set
Content creator: producing video content for brands and social media
Digital media technician: managing video assets and production equipment
Junior filmmaker: working on short films, documentaries, or commercial projects
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Film Production or Media Production: a degree is a natural next step after this BTEC, and many universities accept it as part of their entry requirements.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production: a Level 4 qualification if you want a shorter route into higher-level study.
Film or media apprenticeship: some employers offer degree-level apprenticeships in screen and digital production.
