Media and the creative industry is one of the biggest growing areas in UK society and continues to develop. Vocational media offers the opportunity to critically analyse the construction of media texts developing an in-depth understanding of different sectors and their production requirements. This BTEC course focuses on digital media production and will suit students who are interested and enthusiastic about the diverse offerings of media as well as using problem solving and creativity to research, plan and create near professional standard media productions working from pre-set briefs. If you choose this course you would benefit from: - Experienced teachers who possess extensive knowledge and enthusiasm of media as well as dedication to fostering students’ creativity and success. - Trips related to the subject which have previously included: residential trips to Paris, Berlin and the Edinburgh International Film Festival (annually). Cinema screenings at ‘The Electric Cinema’ in Birmingham and visits to local universities to enhance the student experience. - Access to essential resources, equipment and support to generate high quality productions. - Development and practice of ‘real life’ skills needed to work in the creative industry.
5 x GCSE grades 4-9 (incl. English Language)
Learners will work towards achieving Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria in all 4 units’ studies across the two years; Two externally assessed units created and set by Pearson (58% of overall grade): Unit 1: Media representations. (On-screen exam) Unit 8: Responding to a commission. (Supervised timed assessment) Two internally set and assessed units (42% of overall grade): Unit 4: Individual pre-production portfolio Unit 14: Digital magazine production
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | King Edward Road, Nuneaton, CV11 4BE |
Media and the creative industry is one of the biggest growing areas in UK society and continues to develop. Vocational media offers the opportunity to critically analyse the construction of media texts developing an in-depth understanding of different sectors and their production requirements. This BTEC course focuses on digital media production and will suit students who are interested and enthusiastic about the diverse offerings of media as well as using problem solving and creativity to research, plan and create near professional standard media productions working from pre-set briefs. If you choose this course you would benefit from: - Experienced teachers who possess extensive knowledge and enthusiasm of media as well as dedication to fostering students’ creativity and success. - Trips related to the subject which have previously included: residential trips to Paris, Berlin and the Edinburgh International Film Festival (annually). Cinema screenings at ‘The Electric Cinema’ in Birmingham and visits to local universities to enhance the student experience. - Access to essential resources, equipment and support to generate high quality productions. - Development and practice of ‘real life’ skills needed to work in the creative industry.
5 x GCSE grades 4-9 (incl. English Language)
Learners will work towards achieving Pass, Merit and Distinction criteria in all 4 units’ studies across the two years; Two externally assessed units created and set by Pearson (58% of overall grade): Unit 1: Media representations. (On-screen exam) Unit 8: Responding to a commission. (Supervised timed assessment) Two internally set and assessed units (42% of overall grade): Unit 4: Individual pre-production portfolio Unit 14: Digital magazine production