Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Ealing. Classes run at The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the knowledge and skills needed for work in the creative media industry, and also prepares you for higher education. You'll need GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above to join, along with basic ICT literacy and evidence of creativity. The course is made up of four units and carries the same weight as one A Level.
Who this course is for
Creative Digital Media Production is a refreshing and exciting course designed to provide a specialist work related programme of study that covers the knowledge and skills required to progress successfully in the workplace but also provides a firm basis for higher education. It is comprised of four units and is equivalent to one A- Level qualification.
Entry requirements
GCSE English Grade 4 and Mathematics Grade 4. Students should also have basic literacy with ICT and have evidence of creativity.
Students will enjoy a range of Media products and will like reading.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in creative digital media production
You'll learn how to plan, produce and evaluate media products
You'll study the technical and creative processes behind different media formats
You'll build knowledge of how the media industry works
You'll develop your ICT skills in a media production context
You'll complete project-based work that reflects real industry practice
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons and practical project work. Assessment is unit-based and combines internally assessed assignments with externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. Your work is assessed against set criteria across the four units. There are no traditional written exams for all units, but some units include externally set assessments. Your teacher will mark and give feedback on your assignments throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: edit footage for TV, online, or corporate clients
Social media content creator: produce video and digital content for brands
Junior photographer: shoot and edit images for media or marketing
Media production assistant: support shoots and productions on set
Digital marketing assistant: create and manage digital content campaigns
Broadcast technician: operate equipment for TV, radio, or live events
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production (Level 4): a natural next step if you want to specialise further before entering work.
BA (Hons) in Film, Media, or Digital Media Production (Level 6): a full university degree for those aiming at senior creative or production roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Digital Marketing: broadens your options if you want to move into content and marketing alongside media skills.
