Creative Media Skills BTEC Level 2 First Diploma

29484W0 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
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.
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What will I study?

The Level 2 course prepares you to take your ideas from the planning, through the production stages and on to evaluation and collating audience feedback. You will learn to plan a complete production by combining a vital understanding of your target audience and practical production skills. You will work across the video, radio and motion graphics disciplines in order to create a wide range of media products.

How long is the course?

Full time for one academic year

How will I be assessed?

Continuous assessment of coursework, involving group and individual assignments. Assignments range from producing adverts to the creation of short film, music videos and podcasts. You will not be required to sit an examination.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 including English.

What can I progress onto?

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Art & Design Practice - Photography

Other Information

Facilities include Mac studios equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud (including Photoshop, Audition, After Effects and Premiere Pro), a green screen studio, a podcast 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?
£497.00 Yes No

Exam Fee

£156.00
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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
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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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