Media

Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production- Film And TV

Introduction

Setting your sights on a creative career? How about filmmaker, director, producer or broadcaster?

Chances are you’ve got a passion for film and TV but you may never have picked up a video camera. Explore the spectrum of skills needed to set up a career in filmmaking, directing, producing or broadcasting. You’ll be responding to creative briefs and getting work ready, so tune in and aim high.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  8919

• Entry Criteria

  4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including English, or a Level 2 Diploma in Media or Art and Design.

  Don't meet the grades? Take a look at the Level 2 Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production for a solid understanding of key areas - you will be able to progress to the Level 3 upon successful completion.

  You will also be invited to a Course Introduction Meeting.

• What will I study?

  You’ll study the following mandatory units:

  • Pre-production techniques for the creative media industries

  • Communication skills for creative media production

  • Research techniques for the creative media industries

  • Understanding the television and film industries

  • Creative media production management project

  • Working to a brief in the creative media industries

  • Critical approaches to creative media products

  • Film and video editing techniques

  You’ll also be able to choose from a range of optional units, including:

  • Film and video editing techniques

  • Music video production

  • Advertisement production for television

  • Stop motion animation production

  • Working freelance in the creative media sector

  • Film studies

  • Producing video installation work

  • Soundtrack production for the moving image

  First-year practical work on location and in the TV studio results in four videos – one each for music, documentary, experimental and TV studio production. Second-year projects feature four more productions including drama and adverts. The end result is a comprehensive portfolio of work ready to present to employers or universities.

  You will study towards the Level 3 Diploma (90 credits) in your first year, and progress on to the Extended Diploma (180 credits) in your second year.

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  Alongside your course you’ll study English and maths and take part in GAP work placements to develop your skills and confidence.

• What can I do next?

  Your study options include the Foundation degree in Media Production or related subjects, here at West Herts College. Or at University, a range of Honours level degrees across design, production, media and film and TV production. Possible careers include film, television and a wide range of media-related employment.

  For more information visit the National Careers Service

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