Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Lichfield. Classes run at The Friary School, full-time over two years. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 to 9 to join. The course covers creative digital media production, with topic areas including media representations, pre-production, and responding to a commission. Much of the content is built around magazine production. It prepares you for employment in the creative industries or for higher education.
Who this course is for
This course is suitable for students who want to continue into highereducation courses, or want to take up a position in the creativeindustries sector. If you wish to go to university you will be wellprepared with study skills that you can transfer to higher educationand throughout your career. Students will study a number of topic areas across the two years,which are based on magazine production. These may include:? Media Representations? Pre-Production Portfolio? Responding to a Commission? Digital Magazine ProductionDuring the course students develop their employability skills such astaking responsibility for their own learning, developing interpersonaland practical thinking skills and efficiently managing their time tocomplete tasks and processes. BTEC Nationals provide a vocationalcontext with particular focus on print and online journalism, in whichlearners can develop the knowledge and skills required for degreecourses.
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's Grade 4-9
What you will learn
You'll study media representations and how media shapes audiences and culture.
You'll build a pre-production portfolio, planning and developing media projects.
You'll respond to a creative commission, working to a brief as you would in industry.
You'll develop skills in digital content creation across print and digital formats.
You'll practise the research and analytical skills needed for higher education study.
You'll learn production techniques used in magazine and digital media contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of coursework and externally assessed units. Some units are assessed through assignments and portfolios you build up over the two years. Others are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through timed external tasks or exams. Classes are delivered in school during the day. You'll work on practical projects alongside written and analytical tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Friary School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Content creator: producing digital and social media content for brands
Junior video producer: supporting production of video and multimedia projects
Magazine editorial assistant: working on layout, copy, and production
Digital marketing assistant: creating and scheduling online content
Media technician: supporting broadcast or production teams
Photographer or photo editor: working across print and digital media
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Media Production or Journalism: a natural next step if you want to specialise further at university. Your BTEC qualification is recognised for UCAS points.
HNC or HND in Creative Media Production: a shorter higher education route into the industry, often available at further education colleges.
Level 3 or Level 4 Digital Marketing Qualification: if you want to move into content strategy and online marketing roles.
