Creative Media

Course summary

The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Media Production has been developed: To give learners the opportunity to understand employment opportunities, job requirements, and working practices in the media industry. To enable learners to start building the technical skills and knowledge relevant to a sector (or sectors) of the media industry. To provide a qualification which will enable progression to further study. To enable learners to make informed choices regarding a career in the media industry, training, or employment. To develop media technology skills that may be applicable in other work situations. Students will need an enthusiasm for and understanding of the way Media works in the world today, from television and film, radio, magazines and newspapers, video games and the music industry. Regular reading of a national daily newspaper and access to DVD/Internet will enhance the understanding needed for the course.