Media and Film Level 3 Diploma
BackCourse Information
What does the course involve?
Are you creative, innovative and independently driven? Are you passionate about the world of media? Then this is the course for you.
This qualification has been developed alongside experts from the creative industries including television, film and publishing to focus on practical and progression focused learning, providing students with opportunities to enter a broader range of higher education, apprenticeships, or employment roles.
Learner work is generated through practical projects, briefs, workshops and engagement with industry, preparing them through the development of portfolios and materials for progression. Our designated and growing Media area offers excellent facilities including Adobe digital video and audio editing software, a wealth of industry-standard resources available including the latest iMacs and DSLR/GoPro cameras and a fully-equipped studio. As well as technical skills, students will also acquire the vital media skills of informing ideas, problem solving, professional practice and communication, supported by a team of specialised media tutors and technicians sharing practice from their wealth of experience and varied backgrounds.
The Media industry incorporates many different roles from research, planning and organising a project, working to deadlines and identifying audiences to the detail and precision of post-production. Therefore, underpinning the vocational side of the course is the analytical study of Representations, Audiences, Industry and Textual Analysis to enable students to start building the knowledge relevant to a variety of sectors of the media industry.
To allow for a rich and immersive learning experience, students are able to work freely across a range of technical skills areas which reflect current industry practice, including, Graphic Design, Sound, Moving Image, Photography and Visual Effects. What you can be sure of is that no lesson is ever the same. This course offers students a challenging and stimulating introduction to this ever-expanding field.
Entry Requirements
At least 5 9 to 4 grades at GCSE, including GCSE English Language. A Level 2 vocational qualification will be regarded as the equivalent of one of the 5 required 9 to 4 GCSE grades.
GCSE Media (if taken) at grade 9 to 4; or its equivalent vocational qualification at Merit or Distinction. Students must have an enthusiastic interest in Media Production which should be demonstrated at interviews.
Can I take additional qualifications?
This course can be picked alongside two additional A Levels or equivalent vocational qualifications. Subjects that complement this course include: Graphic Communication, Film Studies, Media Studies, Photography, IT, Sociology and many more!
Note - This course cannot be taken alongside the Games Production Diploma. If you would like to study Media Production and Games Production, please take a look at the Games & Media Extended Diploma.
How will I be assessed?
Throughout the two-year course, students will complete a range of projects and assignments which will be internally assessed via portfolios of work. An overall grade is awarded at the end of the course and is externally moderated. Student will receive regular feedback regarding their progress.
What are the costs?
Students should budget for trips to Expo’s and museums in order to gain maximum benefit from this course. These will take place once a term and we aim to keep costs below £15 for each trip.
What is the duration?
This is a two year course.
