This is a highly technical, specialist course, equivalent to two A Levels, which will allow you to work on several different filmmaking projects, both independently and as part of a production crew. You will study cinematography, lighting, sound design, and editing in the context of practical projects such as short film and music video making. In addition, you will study and develop industry-standard skills in pre-production, including screenwriting and storyboarding. The BTEC National Diploma course, equivalent to two A Levels, has 10 units. In your first year you will study; Unit 36 Lighting Techniques – Learners will undergo technical training on the use of specialist techniques and equipment. They will then work towards attaining a working understanding of how lighting works in media products, how to plan lighting set-ups, and how to safely deploy lighting equipment. They will then produce a film scene in a ‘classic noir’ style to demonstrate their understanding of lighting techniques. Unit 21 Film Editing – Learners will explore the development of continuity and discontinuity editing in film and television by analyzing and evaluating historical and contemporary examples. Students will then experiment with various editing techniques before finally creating an opening of an original film scene which demonstrates continuity and discontinuity editing techniques to create meaning. Unit 20 Single Camera Techniques -Learners develop an understanding of the differences between single-camera and multi-camera productions. They will explore various single-camera productions such as documentaries and music videos across a range of genres. They will then work on the various stages of production of an original music video. Unit 24 Sound Editing- in this unit learners will further their editing skills by learning how to edit pre-recorded sound. They will be introduced to Adobe Auditions which they will use for editing sound. Unit 7 Media Enterprise [Mandatory unit]- this unit will assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of how enterprise skills can be used to initiate and develop ideas for new media products or services. Students will carry out various forms of research and product development before producing the pilot episode for their podcast series. In your second year, you will study; Unit 23 Stop Motion – Learners will study the development of the techniques used to create a smooth illusion of motion as well as look at the different processes involved in creating a completed stop motion animation. They will then work on developing and producing their stop-motion production. Unit 19 Scriptwriting- Learners will be introduced to the role and responsibilities of scriptwriters in the creative media sector. They will then look at the different styles and formats of scripts in the media sector after which they will write a script for an original short film following the industry standard format. Unit 8 Responding to Commission [Externally assessed exam]- In this externally assessed unit learners will be tested on their ability to respond to a given scenario using their understanding of the production process for creative digital media products as well as their creativity and problem-solving skills. Unit 3 Digital Media Skills [Externally assessed exam] Unit 10 Film production [Mandatory unit]
There is a minimum entry requirement of five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and GCSE Media Studies (if taken).
The course is assessed throughout the two years by several coursework assignments, where students complete a series of tasks set in a work-related scenario. These coursework assignments are center-assessed and then externally moderated by the exam board. Coursework assignments may include short reports, PowerPoint, presentations, portfolios, and films. There are two externally assessed units for the Diploma course. For the externally assessed units, you will demonstrate the skills you have developed through your coursework units to create a TV or film product responding to a brief, set by the examination board.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0JB |
This is a highly technical, specialist course, equivalent to two A Levels, which will allow you to work on several different filmmaking projects, both independently and as part of a production crew. You will study cinematography, lighting, sound design, and editing in the context of practical projects such as short film and music video making. In addition, you will study and develop industry-standard skills in pre-production, including screenwriting and storyboarding. The BTEC National Diploma course, equivalent to two A Levels, has 10 units. In your first year you will study; Unit 36 Lighting Techniques – Learners will undergo technical training on the use of specialist techniques and equipment. They will then work towards attaining a working understanding of how lighting works in media products, how to plan lighting set-ups, and how to safely deploy lighting equipment. They will then produce a film scene in a ‘classic noir’ style to demonstrate their understanding of lighting techniques. Unit 21 Film Editing – Learners will explore the development of continuity and discontinuity editing in film and television by analyzing and evaluating historical and contemporary examples. Students will then experiment with various editing techniques before finally creating an opening of an original film scene which demonstrates continuity and discontinuity editing techniques to create meaning. Unit 20 Single Camera Techniques -Learners develop an understanding of the differences between single-camera and multi-camera productions. They will explore various single-camera productions such as documentaries and music videos across a range of genres. They will then work on the various stages of production of an original music video. Unit 24 Sound Editing- in this unit learners will further their editing skills by learning how to edit pre-recorded sound. They will be introduced to Adobe Auditions which they will use for editing sound. Unit 7 Media Enterprise [Mandatory unit]- this unit will assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of how enterprise skills can be used to initiate and develop ideas for new media products or services. Students will carry out various forms of research and product development before producing the pilot episode for their podcast series. In your second year, you will study; Unit 23 Stop Motion – Learners will study the development of the techniques used to create a smooth illusion of motion as well as look at the different processes involved in creating a completed stop motion animation. They will then work on developing and producing their stop-motion production. Unit 19 Scriptwriting- Learners will be introduced to the role and responsibilities of scriptwriters in the creative media sector. They will then look at the different styles and formats of scripts in the media sector after which they will write a script for an original short film following the industry standard format. Unit 8 Responding to Commission [Externally assessed exam]- In this externally assessed unit learners will be tested on their ability to respond to a given scenario using their understanding of the production process for creative digital media products as well as their creativity and problem-solving skills. Unit 3 Digital Media Skills [Externally assessed exam] Unit 10 Film production [Mandatory unit]
There is a minimum entry requirement of five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and GCSE Media Studies (if taken).
The course is assessed throughout the two years by several coursework assignments, where students complete a series of tasks set in a work-related scenario. These coursework assignments are center-assessed and then externally moderated by the exam board. Coursework assignments may include short reports, PowerPoint, presentations, portfolios, and films. There are two externally assessed units for the Diploma course. For the externally assessed units, you will demonstrate the skills you have developed through your coursework units to create a TV or film product responding to a brief, set by the examination board.