This is a Level 3 advanced qualification with UCAS points equivalent to three A Levels. BTEC courses are long established and very well recognised in both higher education and industry. They are vocational style courses with a strong emphasis on practical learning and project production work. Some students enter industry on completion of the course, whilst the majority move to undergraduate courses at university. BTEC courses at Level 3 are demanding both academically, and in respect of personal and team management skills. High standards of organisation and professionalism are expected and required. This is an exciting and stimulating course that gives students who are interested in the media the opportunity to study the media in-depth and at a high level. This is a full-time course and will be the only subject students take. Students studying BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production in Year 12 are taught in a combined class alongside our Year 13 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production students. The main focus is on television, video and film production techniques and practice. However, this also encompasses studying the media industries, project management and specific technical training in software, lighting, sound, camera, directing, producing and a wide range of other disciplines. Students will study towards 13 Units across the 2 years; 4 of which are externally assessed. The Units cover Digital Photography, Film Production, News Production, Radio Production and Magazine Production, amongst others. Students will be required and expected to travel, and to work closely in highly organised production teams on a range of different projects that may include film production, TV news, radio drama production, taking part in photographic shoots amongst others. This is a demanding course and there is a huge emphasis on independent learning from the students. Students need to be enthusiastic, focused and determined from the outset. It should be noted that students must take responsibility for their own learning and progress to some extent on this type of vocational course; the level of teacher assistance can impact on the grades awarded to students.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE Media or Film Studies or grade 4 or above in GCSE English (if Media or Film have not previously been studied). All students must have an APS of 3.83 or above.
There are four external assessments. These will be sat in exam-like conditions, but carried out in the classroom. One consists of an online exam; the others are responding to material provided by Edexcel in a vocational context within a strict time constraint. All coursework must also be completed and passed.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP |
This is a Level 3 advanced qualification with UCAS points equivalent to three A Levels. BTEC courses are long established and very well recognised in both higher education and industry. They are vocational style courses with a strong emphasis on practical learning and project production work. Some students enter industry on completion of the course, whilst the majority move to undergraduate courses at university. BTEC courses at Level 3 are demanding both academically, and in respect of personal and team management skills. High standards of organisation and professionalism are expected and required. This is an exciting and stimulating course that gives students who are interested in the media the opportunity to study the media in-depth and at a high level. This is a full-time course and will be the only subject students take. Students studying BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production in Year 12 are taught in a combined class alongside our Year 13 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production students. The main focus is on television, video and film production techniques and practice. However, this also encompasses studying the media industries, project management and specific technical training in software, lighting, sound, camera, directing, producing and a wide range of other disciplines. Students will study towards 13 Units across the 2 years; 4 of which are externally assessed. The Units cover Digital Photography, Film Production, News Production, Radio Production and Magazine Production, amongst others. Students will be required and expected to travel, and to work closely in highly organised production teams on a range of different projects that may include film production, TV news, radio drama production, taking part in photographic shoots amongst others. This is a demanding course and there is a huge emphasis on independent learning from the students. Students need to be enthusiastic, focused and determined from the outset. It should be noted that students must take responsibility for their own learning and progress to some extent on this type of vocational course; the level of teacher assistance can impact on the grades awarded to students.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE Media or Film Studies or grade 4 or above in GCSE English (if Media or Film have not previously been studied). All students must have an APS of 3.83 or above.
There are four external assessments. These will be sat in exam-like conditions, but carried out in the classroom. One consists of an online exam; the others are responding to material provided by Edexcel in a vocational context within a strict time constraint. All coursework must also be completed and passed.
