Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Bourne. Classes run at Bourne Academy, full-time over two years. To join, you'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, or BTEC Level 2 passes, including grade 4 in Maths or English. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec media production qualification covers creative and digital media production, giving you a technical grounding in the field. It sits alongside other qualifications as part of a post-16 study programme.
Who this course is for
Post 16 students
Entry requirements
5 GCSE grades 9-4 or BTEC Level 2 passes, including grade 4 in Maths or English.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in digital media production techniques and workflows.
You'll explore creative content production across different media formats.
You'll learn how to plan, produce, and evaluate media projects.
You'll understand the principles of visual storytelling and media language.
You'll practise using industry-standard tools and software for digital content creation.
You'll build knowledge of the creative industries and how they operate.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based teaching, practical project work, and assignments. Assessment combines internally marked coursework with externally set tasks. Your work is assessed against Pearson Edexcel criteria throughout the two years. Some units are assessed by examination or externally set briefs, while others are assessed through a portfolio of practical work you produce during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bourne Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: editing footage for TV, online, or corporate clients.
Social media content creator: producing video and digital content for brands.
Junior photographer or videographer: shooting and producing visual media.
Media production assistant: supporting shoots and productions on set.
Digital marketing assistant: creating content for online campaigns.
Broadcast production runner: entry-level role in TV or radio production.
What you could study next
HNC or HND in Media Production: a higher-level vocational qualification if you want to specialise further before entering work.
BA (Hons) in Film, Media, or Digital Media Production: a full degree at university, for which this BTEC is a recognised entry qualification.
Level 3 apprenticeship in Content Creation or Digital Marketing: earn while you learn in a workplace setting.
