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BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Sutton Coldfield for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Manufacturing Courses in Birmingham.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Sutton Coldfield. Classes run at Plantsbrook School, full-time during the day over two years. This level 3 btec media production course covers a broad range of media, including film, television, print media, advertising, and social media. You'll explore key concepts such as representation and audience, building a solid grounding in how the creative media industry works. The course is assessed through coursework and practical projects rather than traditional exams. It suits those who want to move into creative media work or progress to higher education.

Who this course is for

With the prevalent and ever growing influence of the media in modern society, Creative Digital Media Production is increasing in popularity at Level 3 and beyond. It is ideal if you are interested in working in the creative media industry. The BTEC Creative Digital Media Production course gives you a broad experience of many different aspects of the media, including film, television, print media (newspapers, advertising and magazines) and social media. It focuses heavily on key concepts such as representation and audience.

The course contains practical and written elements: *Plan and produce a series of videos, including adverts; music videos, dramas, corporate productions, and live broadcasts. *Take ideas from conception through to completion of the finished project. *Understand audience theory and identify a range of employment opportunities within the creative media industry and develop skills within industry standard postproduction platforms for both video editing.

Students are encouraged to work collaboratively and understand different aspects of a constantly changing media.

Entry requirements

See pages 8-10 of prospectus.

What you will learn

  • You'll study how film and television are produced and how they communicate meaning.
  • You'll explore print media, including newspapers, magazines, and advertising.
  • You'll analyse social media as a media form and its influence on audiences.
  • You'll apply key concepts such as representation, audience, and media language to real examples.
  • You'll develop practical production skills across different media formats.
  • You'll plan, create, and evaluate your own media productions.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Plantsbrook School, with a mix of taught sessions, practical production work, and independent study. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed mainly through coursework and assignments rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years, with each unit assessed as you complete it.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Plantsbrook School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Media assistant: support production teams in TV, radio, or online media.
  • Social media coordinator: create and manage content across platforms.
  • Junior video producer: shoot and edit video for brands or broadcasters.
  • Content creator: produce written, visual, or video content for digital channels.
  • Advertising assistant: support creative campaigns in agencies or in-house teams.
  • Journalism trainee: write and research stories for print or digital outlets.
  • Production runner: entry-level role on film or TV sets.

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Media Production: a higher-level vocational route into specialist media work.
  • BA (Hons) in Media Production or Film Studies: a degree for those wanting to go deeper into the creative and critical side of media.
  • BA (Hons) in Journalism or Advertising: if a specific media career path is emerging.
  • Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media: earn while you learn in a workplace setting.
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