Creative Media Production BTEC Level 3 (Edexcel) Teacher in Charge of Subject:
Miss Carney and Mrs Cutland
Entry Requirements: Although this course is very different from GCSE, you should have gained at least a Grade C in English Language or Literature. You may also have a GCSE Grade C or above in Media Studies or a BTEC Level 2. Qualifications: BTEC Level 3 Certificate – Equivalent to 1 AS Level BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma – Equivalent to 1 A Level Year 12 Certificate 30 credits (min) 180 hours 1 AS Level
Year13 Subsidiary Diploma 60 credits min 360 hours 1 A Level
Course Details: Year 12 Core Units Unit 1: Pre-production Techniques for the creative media industries (5 credits) Unit 2: Communication skills for Creative Media Production (5 credits)
Year 12 Specialist Units Unit 18: Producing Print Based Media (10 credits) Unit 51: Page Layout and Design (10 credits)
Year 13 Core Units
Year 13 Specialist Units (All worth 10) two will be selected from the options below Unit 9: Understanding the Radio Industry Unit 24: Writing for Television and Video Unit 25: Television and Video Studies Unit 26: Film Studies Unit 29: Music Video Production Unit 37: Presentation Techniques for Broadcasting Unit 39: Script Writing for Radio Unit 42: Radio Drama
Unit 3: Research Techniques for the Creative Media Industries (10 Credits)
Exams/Coursework: Y12 100% Coursework
Y13 100% Coursework
You are assessed through 100% coursework that includes:
Written assignments
Practical activities such as graphic design, radio production and broadcasting
Contribution to teamwork
Does Media Studies link particularly well with other subjects? English Language and Literature, Art, Graphics, Drama, Music, Business Studies
This course provides a wide scope of skills that will provide opportunities for the future through dynamic and engaging projects. Career Options: A university degree in Media Studies (e.g. TV production or a more theoretical
course) or a related area such as Film or Cultural Studies. A university degree in Media Studies combined with another subject (e.g. English) A university degree in Sociology, Publishing and Information Science The course allows students to develop a range of skills that are transferable to other areas of study as well as employment. The BTEC is designed as vocational qualification that is recognised in the Media industry e.g. television, radio, publishing etc.