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Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Burntwood

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Burntwood. Classes run at Chase Terrace Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers creative digital media production across TV, film, radio and publishing. You'll develop hands-on skills with industry software and hardware. Units explore production planning, media techniques, and content creation for different platforms. You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production.

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

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above including English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills with industry-standard software and hardware.
  • You'll explore production techniques used in TV, film and radio.
  • You'll plan and create media content for different platforms.
  • You'll study publishing and digital content production.
  • You'll build an understanding of careers across the media industry.
  • You'll work on creative projects that reflect real production processes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical project work. Assessment is mainly through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Projects are set in media contexts, so you apply your skills as you go.

What you will need to bring

Chase Terrace Academy will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video, audio or written content for brands and organisations.
  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, online platforms or corporate clients.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams in TV, radio or digital media.
  • Social media coordinator, manages content across digital channels.
  • Junior producer, assists with planning and delivering media projects.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules content for campaigns.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Media Production, Film, Journalism or a related subject (Level 6), the most common next step for learners aiming at broadcast or publishing careers.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Media (Level 4 or Level 5), a shorter work-focused route into the industry.
  • A degree apprenticeship in a creative or digital field, combining study with paid employment.
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