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Creative Digital Media Production, BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate

This course offers students the opportunity to develop an understanding of creative media industries through the analysis of a range of media products across different media forms including advertising, film, and television. Students pitch, plan and produce their own media products, such as music videos and short films, using industry standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Students have access to an editing suite, plus HD DSLR cameras, sound and lighting equipment, and dedicated studio spaces for production work.

Students will gain an understanding of industry processes and techniques which will help them make a creative portfolio to use at university or in future jobs.

What goes well with this course?

This BTEC could be studied alongside any other A Level or BTEC course but may combine particularly well with:

• Photography
• Art (Fine Art)
• Film Studies
• Performing Arts
• Information Technology
• Product Design (3D Design)

Progression

The course is aimed at students who may wish to pursue a career in the creative media industries and will develop the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in this expanding field. It will also develop skills that may be transferable to other careers that require effective planning, digital skills, organisation, project management and creativity.

Course Content

The course covers a wide range of topics. Students will learn how to:

• Create, plan and edit a wide range of products, such as a short film, music video and radio trailer.
• Analyse examples of existing media products such as film, TV and advertisements.
• Use industry standard hardware and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite and our sound studios, to produce media products.

Educational Experiences

Students will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of course-specific trips, visits and experiences. In recent years, these have included:

• New York Art and Media trip
• BFI Film Academy
• Warner Bros Studio Tour
• University speakers and visits
• London Film Festival screenings

Activities Programme

In addition to course specific experiences, students also have the opportunity to get involved in the College’s Activities Programme .

Work Experience

All students need to gain an experience of the work place  during their time at College and for students studying vocational courses it should ideally be linked to one of their subject areas.

This course is predominately assessed through creative coursework which is worth 66% of the final grade. In addition, students will complete a practical exam, in response to a brief.

Entry Requirements

All students need to have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (and a satisfactory reference) in order to be accepted on to an A Level/BTEC Level 3 programme.

In addition, students should meet the following minimum entry requirements:

• Grade 4 in GCSE English Literature or Language

Students will enjoy this course if they are:

• Keen to produce their own media products
• Well organised and can manage their time effectively
• A team player who is happy to work with others
• Better suited to coursework assessment rather than written exams
• Considering a career in the creative media or a related industry

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between the Level 3 BTEC Creative Digital Media Production course and A Level Film Studies?

In Creative Digital Media Production you will cover a range of different media forms across the course including traditional and new media. 

In Film Studies you will study films from a broad variety of academic perspectives.

Both courses start with analysing images and discussing representation of social groups, places and events. Film sticks just with film while Media covers the broad spectrum of media. 

The practical content is larger in BTEC Creative Digital Media with a focus on practical film production skills. The course revolves around media industry-based ideas and issues. It gives you a very good insight into key roles, practices and processes of industry. 

Film Studies, apart from the 30% Making Short Film unit, has an emphasis on theory and analysis. Both courses can be studied together and give those who want to pursue a career in this area a good knowledge and skill base.

What’s the difference between BTEC Level 3 Creative Digital Media Production and Media Studies A Level – apart from the qualification?

Both involve theory and practical production.

However, the A Level has more emphasis on theory and involves more exam assessment (70% exam assessed). You will study media forms and academic theories on the A Level course.

The Creative Digital Media Production course involves theory and analysis but also includes units that have more of a vocational focus, helping students develop skills such as responding to a brief and planning for production as well as production techniques. If you are considering a career in this area, this course will allow you to develop good academic skills plus a strong understanding of working professional practices.

What kind of job/career will this lead to?

The Film and Media Industries are developing and expanding at a greater rate than most other sectors of the UK economy. In recent years there has been a huge investment by large media corporations in UK production facilities. 

For the first time ever the industry is getting worried it will not be able to fill the vacancies. 

The Creative Digital Media Production course helps prepare students for a broad range of possible progression routes both in the media Industries and beyond. See some examples here – https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/media-studies

The Creative Digital Media Production course helps students develop a range of transferable skills (see course information for details) that are in demand across many industries. Organisations such as the British Film Institute and Screenskills provide education opportunities, skills workshops and careers advice.

Do you need your own equipment?

We will provide the filming equipment and software you will need for practical production work. The only cost to students is for an SD card which all Film and Media students must purchase from the college shop (current cost is £13.50), and wired headphones.

What other subjects work well with Film?

There is no bad combination with Creative Digital Media Production, as it is a course that involves a wide range of academic and creative skills. It may be useful to study it alongside essay or art based subjects such as Politics, History, Film or Photography, but we have students studying a wide variety of courses alongside their Creative Digital Media Production BTEC such as Maths, Business and PE.

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Applications for entry september 2024.

Please apply (from 19 September 2023) via the link on this page: www.reigate.ac.uk/apply

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Creative Media Practice BTEC

The Creative Media Practice qualification equips students with professional skills to work in the media and creative industries. The course is 100% practical and all work is assessed internally by the course teachers. Students will have the opportunity to progress to university study or apprenticeships in the creative sector.

Students will gain substantial experience in using a variety of media software and hardware including cameras, video editing, graphic design and audio production. Using these resources, students will produce a variety of projects across a range of media including adverts, music videos, short films, documentaries, posters and radio segments. Within each unit, there will be three practical media tasks. For one of these tasks, students have the opportunity to choose their focus, depending on which area of production suits them.

In the first year of the course, students will attend weekly skills workshops to develop their skills in video, print, audio and photographic production. These are core skills which will underpin the development of the practical projects throughout the year. There are two large units whereby students will produce a variety of media to meet the objectives:

• Advertising (TV, print, radio and social media)
• Short Film Production (film, marketing, trailers)

The second year of the course will build on the skills gained in the first year. Students will produce more advanced media and will undertake the following units:

• Music Marketing (music video, posters, photography, journalism)
• Factual Production (documentary, posters, radio documentary)
• TV Studio Production (live recording of a teen lifestyle programme)

The pathway allows learners to focus on the film and TV sectors within the creative industries. The qualification meets admission requirements for a range of related higher education courses such as:

• BA (Hons) Media Studies
• BA (Hons) Computer Animation
• BA (Hons) Media Production
• BA (Hons) Film
• BA (Hons) Digital Television Production
• BSc (Hons) Broadcast Audio Technology

A significant proportion of careers in the media industry are at graduate level, but achievement of this qualification will also support those who choose to progress directly to employment. Learners develop employability skills and knowledge through contextual projects which build their communication skills and ability to work collaboratively, as well as developing practical skills in digital media hardware, software and processes. This would give learners an advantage when applying for entry level roles in the industry such as a runner or production assistant within a television or film production company. Apprenticeships are also a popular route for our students, and we have in the past had success with students who have gone onto Apprenticeships with the BBC at Media City.

Students will have the opportunity to attend local film festivals, cinema trips and the departmental annual trip to New York. For more information about the New York trip please see the Trips and Travel page

Previous trips have included visits to the BBC in Media City, The Sharp Project and London.

Entry Requirements 2024

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A guide to BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media Productions Component 1 and 2.

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The perfect guide to completing Component 1& 2 of the BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media Productions. This scheme of work is designed to help support students when completing the ‘Re-Imagine’ authorised brief from the exam board. As well as the 'Exploring Media Products’ authorised brief from the exam board.

Each lesson is planned for 75 minute lessons (55 teaching hours approx). However, can easily be adapted or extended further. The lessons support students with all of the tasks needed to complete the component. There are a variety of teacher led activities, active learning tasks with all differentiated to stretch and challenge the higher ability students and support the lower candidates. I use the lessons as half teacher led and second half Workshops and active learning. The Student Guide- My Students have found this student guide to be extremely useful. The 10 page document includes: An extensive checklist which breaks down the 3 tasks into a checklist which corresponds with the Scheme of Work included. The Checklist is designed to be interactive where students are encouraged to makes notes and set targets (self/peer/teacher). There is also a clear breakdown of each task with assessment criteria attached.

Component 1 Scheme of Work includes:

• Introduction to Component 1
• Introduction to Audience
• 2 other audience lessons .
• Uses and Gratification
• Purpose of products
• Media Products, Audience and Purpose
• John Lewis advert
• How times have changed
• Sabrina the Teenage Witch
• Component 1: Learning aim A
• Teacher example of theme
• Introduction to learning aim B
• Drama Vs Sitcom
• Sitcom in genre and narrative
• Storytelling and narrative structure
• Narrative structure
• Characterisation
• Character types
• Representation
• Camera angles
• Editing Techniques

Component 2 Scheme of work includes:

• Introduction to the course
• Learning aims and produce process
• Mood Boards
• Analysing existing magazine covers
• Article Writing
• Logo Design
• Camera Angles
• Introduction to Photoshop
• Image Manipulation on Photoshop- TOM HARDY LESSON!! <3
• Colour Palette
• Front Cover
• Cover lines
• House Styles
• Questionnaire The PowerPoints are aesthetically pleasing and students have commented on this throughout my teaching of the component.

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Hello, thanks for uploading these. Have I downloaded the updated component 2? If not how do I go about this please? The PowerPoint presentations are really aesthetically pleasing. Some very modern, up to date references and examples of media our learners will be able to relate to. Some lessons have clear learning objectives, some also with WALT/WILF and success criteria. These are not on each lesson however perhaps this is intentional and they are given at the start of topics only. Perhaps the author could clarify? Some lessons make reference to resources/hand outs and I cannot for the life of me find them. Also, I wonder if it's possible to see the SoL/planning documents to support these resources? It would be great to get in touch, please drop me an e-mail if possible [email protected]. Thanks again!

This doesn't cover all outcomes for Component 2 so isn't a complete guide as advertised.<br /> What is there is good but isn't suitable for my needs so can't justify spending £15 on it - this doesn't mean it won't be suitable for others however!

Although not all bad, it only covers one out of three learning outcomes for Component 2. The two I need are ironically the ones missing. Please can I have a refund as I’ve spent £15 on this resource and it is not as described.

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Hi ThoeJazz,<br /> <br /> I am sorry you feel this way however, if you look through my description of this resource, I have been very comprehensive in my description as to everything that is included. Should anything be missing from this resource then it will not have been listed. As you can see from my other reviews, this resource has had very positive feedback.<br /> <br /> Unfortunately I do not have the ability to provide refunds, this is something you would have to take up with Tes themselves although I am not sure how this would work as the resource is not something you can return.

Saved me hours/days with this! Not sure if updated, but can any missing documents be sent to my email: [email protected] Thank you!

Thank you so much for the lovely review. All documents have been updated. <br /> I’m currently planning on a scheme of work for preparing for component 3 including a mock exam. Hopefully you will be able to use that too.

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Level 3 Creative Media Production Duration: 1-2 Years

In this two-year course you will learn and develop skills on programmes used by industry professionals, including technical equipment and Adobe software to create your own productions. The course aims to:

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Level 2 creative media production duration: 1 year.

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of Creative Media. This course is for dedicated individuals that would like a career in media and love to create content. Along the way, you will meet industry experts as well as explore existing bodies of work based in the TV, radio, film and graphic design industries in order to learn the best practice for your own, original projects. Furthermore, you will be undertaking work experience either internationally or within the UK. During this practical-led course, you will learn:

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Creative media production qualification – ual level 1 art, design and media (foundation year) duration: 1 year.

The UAL Level 1 course in art, design & media is a one year foundation-level course, designed to enable students to explore the creative industries through practical disciplines within the sector.

Students are introduced to a range of different skills within art, design and media to develop a sense of identity as creatives. A core focus of the course centers around students increasing their teamwork, presentation and creative problem-solving skills; to learn core skills, knowledge and professional behaviours required to thrive within the creative industries Students are taught by experienced, dual-practitioner teachers who provide engaging and exciting opportunities for learners to express themselves creatively, develop their talents in a safe and supportive classroom environment and aim high with their ambitions and goals. Skills include:

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At the same time, Ukrainian intelligence has already warned residents of the Russian capital that they should hardly relax, as the number of drone attacks will only increase.

In particular, on the evening of November 10, explosions occurred near the Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering corporation in the Moscow region, where Kinzhals and Iskandars are manufactured.

One of the largest attacks took place on the night of July 30, when unidentified drones struck the business center of the Russian capital, Moscow City. The drones hit the so-called "government tower," which houses the offices of the Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Industry and Trade, and Ministry of Communications.

Brigadier General Sergei Baranov recently said that Ukrainian troops are preparing for a large-scale winter attack on various regions of Russia with the help of kamikaze drones.