This qualification provides an introduction to the digital media industry. You will gain a broad understanding of the range of sectors including music video, short film, animation, news, websites, digital games and print advertising. It will support you in the development of a number of skills including planning productions, budgeting, filming, editing and evaluation, as well as the analysis of existing media texts. Outside the classroom, the BTEC is designed to be a vocational course and the specification encourages links to local media businesses.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional on performance in GCSEs and successful candidates are expected to have at least five grade 4 GCSEs (to include English and mathematics) You will need to have an interest in the media and be prepared to watch, read and listen to a broad range of texts. You will have creative ideas and want to use these in the development of your media products. You will need a Grade 4 in English Language. There are written components of both the internally assessed units (coursework) and externally examined units.
*The externally assessed units can be retaken twice (three attempts in total) over the two years. The BTEC is graded using a Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction* scale. There grades are equivalent to E, C, A, A* respectively at A Level. The BTEC National attracts UCAS points. Please see the UCAS website for full details.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £28,500 - £44,355 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,900 - £28,470 |
| Address | Reading, RG8 8LA |
This qualification provides an introduction to the digital media industry. You will gain a broad understanding of the range of sectors including music video, short film, animation, news, websites, digital games and print advertising. It will support you in the development of a number of skills including planning productions, budgeting, filming, editing and evaluation, as well as the analysis of existing media texts. Outside the classroom, the BTEC is designed to be a vocational course and the specification encourages links to local media businesses.
Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional on performance in GCSEs and successful candidates are expected to have at least five grade 4 GCSEs (to include English and mathematics) You will need to have an interest in the media and be prepared to watch, read and listen to a broad range of texts. You will have creative ideas and want to use these in the development of your media products. You will need a Grade 4 in English Language. There are written components of both the internally assessed units (coursework) and externally examined units.
*The externally assessed units can be retaken twice (three attempts in total) over the two years. The BTEC is graded using a Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction* scale. There grades are equivalent to E, C, A, A* respectively at A Level. The BTEC National attracts UCAS points. Please see the UCAS website for full details.