Creative Media Practice BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
29461W1 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
This exciting course will allow you to develop a range of theory and production skills for the UK's dynamically changing media industry. From understanding the ways audiences view a product, to the writing and creation of live radio, short films, music videos and adverts. This course offers you the chance to develop your creative, analytical and production skills within the creative media sector.What will I study?
The Level 3 is designed to provide you with the most up to date knowledge and the very best skills to enable you to establish yourself on your chosen career path in the creative industries. Media Practice isn't just about cameras, we develop your comprehension, understanding and skillsets in project management, communication, writing, audio and post production too. You will take part in a range of different projects and will produce everything from short fiction films to documentaries to radio drama, motion graphics work and podcasts. We teach you the fundamental principles and key theories of media and develop your critical thinking too. We apply everything we do it session to practically based projects and offer a programme of rolling developmental tutorials and workshops, so you are always moving forward. This course will be right for you, if you are passionate, focused and keen to explore the world out of your comfort zone.
How long is the course?
Full time for two academic years
How will I be assessed?
Coursework is project-based and is assessed throughout the course by your tutors. A range of assessment methods are used including external 'live' projects. You are required to evaluate your own coursework progress and in tutorials. You will not be required to sit an examination.
What qualifications do I need?
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 or equivalent including English Language.
What can I progress onto?
You can progress to higher education at the college or a higher apprenticeship. Previous students have gone to work for Sky, JD Sports Online Marketing, World of Wonder, Trinity Mirror Group, and the BBC.
Other Information
Facilities include Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Audition, After Effects and Premiere Pro), a television studio, a broadcast radio studio and location audio and video recording kits. If you are 16-18 years old, you may be eligible for our FREE bus pass. Find out more at www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk/free-bus-pass
Course Fees
| 16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
| £7146.00 |
Exam Fee
£249.00
Photographers, Audio-visual and Broadcasting Equipment Operators
Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators operate and assist with still, cine and television cameras, operate other equipment to record, manipulate and project sound and vision for entertainment, cultural, commercial and industrial purposes and operate drones to provide aerial video and photographs.
Requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Opportunities
4.77%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£14,233
Entry
£26,793
Median
£52,069
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Maintains, repairs, programs and operates unmanned aircraft to provide aerial photographs and video.
- Operates sound mixing and dubbing equipment to obtain desired mix, level and balance of sound.
- Manages health and safety issues.
- Operates equipment to record, edit and play back films and television programmes.
- Checks operation and positioning of projectors, vision and sound recording equipment, and mixing and dubbing equipment.
- Controls transmission, broadcasting and satellite systems for television and radio programmes, identifies and solves related technical problems.
- Takes, records and manipulates digital images and digital video footage.
- Photographs subject or follows action by moving camera.
- Operates scanning equipment to transfer image to computer and manipulates image to achieve the desired effect.
- Inserts lenses and adjusts aperture and speed settings as necessary.
- Arranges subject, lighting, camera equipment and any microphones.
- Selects subject and conceives composition of picture or discusses composition with colleagues.
Knowledge
Computers and Electronics
Telecommunications
Customer and Personal Service
Communications and Media
Fine Arts
Engineering and Technology
English Language
Mechanical
Sales and Marketing
Education and Training
Production and Processing
Skills
Active Learning
Monitoring
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Learning Strategies
Writing
Interior Designers
Interior designers plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for interior spaces, procure materials and oversee implementation of the plans.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
7.39%
RISE in employment in 5 years
What could you earn
£18,826
Entry
£36,874
Median
£66,965
Potential
Typical Tasks
- Ensures building and safety regulations are adhered to.
- Hires staff and oversees project progress.
- Sources fixtures, furniture and other necessary materials.
- Establishes estimated costs, specifies materials and provides detailed drawing of the agreed design.
- Advises on colours and the materials to be used,.
- Prepares designs to meet the client's needs and draws up sketches for consideration by the client.
- Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, and scope of the project, which may include the entire building or one room such as the kitchen or bathroom.
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Design
Administration and Management
Clerical
Sales and Marketing
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Production and Processing
English Language
Building and Construction
Economics and Accounting
Skills
Active Learning
Speaking
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Writing
Mathematics
Monitoring
Active Listening
Learning Strategies
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