Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Nuneaton. Classes run at Etone College, full-time during the day over two years. This level 3 btec media production course covers the creative and technical skills behind digital media production. You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade C, and a GCSE in Media Studies at grade C is desirable. The course sits within the Applied Generals performance tables and is recognised for progression into employment or further study in the creative industries.
Entry requirements
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C. Media Stuies GCSE at grade C (Desirable)
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in planning and producing digital media content.
You'll learn how to use industry-standard tools and techniques for media production.
You'll explore the principles of creative media, including visual storytelling and audience awareness.
You'll practise pre-production skills such as scripting, storyboarding, and project planning.
You'll produce a portfolio of media work across different formats and platforms.
You'll study how the creative industries operate, including professional roles and workflows.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based at Etone College, with a mix of coursework and external assessment. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format combines internally assessed units, marked by your tutors, with externally set tasks assessed by Pearson. You'll build a portfolio of practical work alongside written assignments. The course is structured around guided learning hours, with 360 guided learning hours and a total qualification time of 480 hours across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Etone College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Media production assistant: supporting shoots, edits, and content delivery
Digital content creator: producing video, audio, or online media
Social media coordinator: managing content across digital platforms
Junior video editor: editing footage for broadcast or online use
Multimedia technician: handling equipment and digital assets on productions
Marketing assistant: creating and distributing digital campaign content
What you could study next
HNC or HND in Creative Media Production: a higher-level vocational route into specialist media roles.
BA (Hons) in Film, Media, or Digital Media Production: a degree for those wanting to go deeper into the creative industries. Your BTEC Extended Certificate gives you UCAS points toward university entry.
Level 3 apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media: earn while you learn in a professional setting.
