Why should I study CTEC Digital Media? The CTEC in Digital Media is a new and exciting course that puts the focus on the changing world of digital media. We will study how meaning is created through a variety of media texts, from films to television, newspapers to video games. We will look at the impact of social media on the world, for both media industries and media audiences. You will get the opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice in two practical modules where you can create a variety of different media texts, from an advertising campaign to music video, film trailer, documentary or interactive website. Course Overview Unit 1 Media Products and Audiences: The aim of this unit is for you to develop your understanding of how different media institutions operate in order to create products that will appeal to specific target audiences. We will be looking at texts as diverse as ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Black Panther’ and examining newspapers, magazines and social media, as well as engaging in debates such as, “Do video games cause violent behaviour?” Unit 2 Pre-Production and Planning: Preproduction and planning are key aspects of any media production, time spent well leading up to a production can save time and money. By completing this unit, you will understand the preproduction process that the creative media industry follows when creating a product. Unit 3 Create a Media Product: The aim of this unit is for you to develop knowledge and understanding of the production processes for producing one of the following media products: print-based, audio-visual or audio. Unit 7 Journalism and News Media: The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the way news is sourced and presented, by researching and writing a news article on a subject of your choice. Unit 20 Advertising Media: In completing this unit, you’ll understand advertising campaigns and how audio-visual, print-based or audio advertising media are used within them. You’ll plan an advertising campaign for a product or service, selecting the appropriate media platforms and then constructing three of the adverts yourself. What can I do afterwards? Students can go on to take higher education courses, including Higher National Diplomas and degrees such as English, Journalism, Media production. This course can lead to careers in the Media: Radio, Television, Advertising, Film, Editing and Production and has a strong relevance for careers in marketing or business.
Course Entry Requirements At least five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above. No previous knowledge of Digital Media or Media Studies is required.
Assessment Format Unit 1: Media Products and Audiences – written paper (2hrs) worth 25% of the qualification Unit 2: Pre-Production and Planning – written paper (2hrs) worth 25% of the qualification Unit 3: Create a Media Product – non-examined assessment / coursework module worth 16.66% of the qualification Unit 7: Journalism and News Media – non-examined assessment / coursework module worth 16.66% of the qualification Unit 20: Advertising Media – non-examined assessment / coursework module worth 16.66% of the qualification
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, CR6 9YB |
Why should I study CTEC Digital Media? The CTEC in Digital Media is a new and exciting course that puts the focus on the changing world of digital media. We will study how meaning is created through a variety of media texts, from films to television, newspapers to video games. We will look at the impact of social media on the world, for both media industries and media audiences. You will get the opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice in two practical modules where you can create a variety of different media texts, from an advertising campaign to music video, film trailer, documentary or interactive website. Course Overview Unit 1 Media Products and Audiences: The aim of this unit is for you to develop your understanding of how different media institutions operate in order to create products that will appeal to specific target audiences. We will be looking at texts as diverse as ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Black Panther’ and examining newspapers, magazines and social media, as well as engaging in debates such as, “Do video games cause violent behaviour?” Unit 2 Pre-Production and Planning: Preproduction and planning are key aspects of any media production, time spent well leading up to a production can save time and money. By completing this unit, you will understand the preproduction process that the creative media industry follows when creating a product. Unit 3 Create a Media Product: The aim of this unit is for you to develop knowledge and understanding of the production processes for producing one of the following media products: print-based, audio-visual or audio. Unit 7 Journalism and News Media: The aim of this unit is to introduce you to the way news is sourced and presented, by researching and writing a news article on a subject of your choice. Unit 20 Advertising Media: In completing this unit, you’ll understand advertising campaigns and how audio-visual, print-based or audio advertising media are used within them. You’ll plan an advertising campaign for a product or service, selecting the appropriate media platforms and then constructing three of the adverts yourself. What can I do afterwards? Students can go on to take higher education courses, including Higher National Diplomas and degrees such as English, Journalism, Media production. This course can lead to careers in the Media: Radio, Television, Advertising, Film, Editing and Production and has a strong relevance for careers in marketing or business.
Course Entry Requirements At least five GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above. No previous knowledge of Digital Media or Media Studies is required.
Assessment Format Unit 1: Media Products and Audiences – written paper (2hrs) worth 25% of the qualification Unit 2: Pre-Production and Planning – written paper (2hrs) worth 25% of the qualification Unit 3: Create a Media Product – non-examined assessment / coursework module worth 16.66% of the qualification Unit 7: Journalism and News Media – non-examined assessment / coursework module worth 16.66% of the qualification Unit 20: Advertising Media – non-examined assessment / coursework module worth 16.66% of the qualification
