Media is for learners who are interested in learning about the various media sectors as part of a balanced study programme, and for those wishing to work in the creative media industries. BTEC National qualifications are for post-16 learners wishing to specialise in a specific industry, occupation or occupational group. The qualifications give learners specialist knowledge and skills, enabling entry to an apprenticeship or other employment, or progression to related university courses. Learners develop an understanding of the media industry, analysing media representations, and pitching and producing media projects. The course looks at developing multi-media knowledge from understanding media theory and responding to industry briefs to the logistics of film-making. This equips students with the skills that the industry demands. It is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the media industries, as part of a programme of study alongside other BTEC or A level qualifications.
Over the two years you will complete four units. Two of these units (Units 1 and 8) are externally assessed. The assessments consist of an online examination, responding to a media stimulus, and an extended commission in response to a client brief where you will develop your creative ideas under controlled conditions for an extended period of time. Each assessment is completed under specified exam board conditions.The internal assessments (units 4 and 10) are graded by the teacher and ratified by the exam board. These comprise the production of a pre-production portfolio in response to a client brief, and an actual (fictional) film creation.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Sudell Road, Darwen, BB3 3HD |
Media is for learners who are interested in learning about the various media sectors as part of a balanced study programme, and for those wishing to work in the creative media industries. BTEC National qualifications are for post-16 learners wishing to specialise in a specific industry, occupation or occupational group. The qualifications give learners specialist knowledge and skills, enabling entry to an apprenticeship or other employment, or progression to related university courses. Learners develop an understanding of the media industry, analysing media representations, and pitching and producing media projects. The course looks at developing multi-media knowledge from understanding media theory and responding to industry briefs to the logistics of film-making. This equips students with the skills that the industry demands. It is designed for post-16 learners who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the media industries, as part of a programme of study alongside other BTEC or A level qualifications.
Over the two years you will complete four units. Two of these units (Units 1 and 8) are externally assessed. The assessments consist of an online examination, responding to a media stimulus, and an extended commission in response to a client brief where you will develop your creative ideas under controlled conditions for an extended period of time. Each assessment is completed under specified exam board conditions.The internal assessments (units 4 and 10) are graded by the teacher and ratified by the exam board. These comprise the production of a pre-production portfolio in response to a client brief, and an actual (fictional) film creation.