Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Kesgrave High School, full-time over two years. You'll research media industries and create your own work across formats including television advertising, short films, music videos and magazines. The course builds technical skills and knowledge for working in media production. To join, you'll need six GCSE or BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. A Merit or above in a Level 2 media or related subject is desirable.
Who this course is for
This personalised, practical course enables students to research a range of media industries before planning, creating and evaluating their own products in a variety of media formats such as television advertising, short films, music videos and magazines.
The course enables students to start building a range of technical skills and knowledge, which will help them begin working professionally in various sectors of media production. Students will gain insight into career opportunities available in the media industry, enabling them to make an informed choice regarding career progression or moving on to further study.
Entry requirements
6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Merit or above in this subject at Level 2 (or a related subject).
What you will learn
You'll research a range of media industries and how they operate.
You'll plan and develop your own media products from concept to completion.
You'll create work in formats such as short films, music videos, television advertising and magazines.
You'll evaluate your own creative work and production decisions.
You'll build technical skills in digital media production tools and techniques.
You'll gain insight into career opportunities across different sectors of the media industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on projects in the classroom. Assessment is coursework-based, with units assessed through assignments and a portfolio of your produced work. Some units include external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. Your work is marked against set criteria, so you'll know what's expected at each stage.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kesgrave High School 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 film
Social media content creator: producing video and visual content for brands
Junior camera operator: filming for broadcast, corporate or online productions
Graphic designer: creating visual assets for print and digital media
Marketing assistant: supporting campaigns with creative content
Production runner: entry-level role on film, TV or commercial sets
Multimedia journalist: writing and producing content across platforms
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production (Level 4): a natural next step into higher-level study of media production.
BA (Hons) in Film Production, Media Studies, or Digital Media: a degree route for those wanting to specialise further. The BTEC National Extended Certificate supports UCAS applications.
Level 3 apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media: combines paid work with structured training in a media role.
