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MediaProductionCareer Ideas:Film/TV Director • MarketingExecutive • Public RelationsOfficer • Advertising Copywriter• Multi-media specialistFrom films and magazines to advertising, radio, and social networks; mediacan influence how we form our opinions and react to the world aroundus. Our courses provide opportunities to study digital video productionand website design and will provide insight into how the creative mediaindustries work and the careers that could be open to you if you have theright skills, qualifications and a determination to succeed.Students use industry standard equipment and software and have regularexperience of producing and editing digital video in a fully equippedproduction studio with the guidance of experienced tutors who have workedprofessionally in the creative media industries.An alternative pathway is offered at Level 3 for those who require tospecialise in print-based media. Through assignments, students build aportfolio of work which will give them an advantage when looking for work inthe creative media industries or competing for a place in Higher Education.66 www.bexley.ac.uk Call: 01322 404000

BTEC Diploma inCreative Media ProductionLevel 1Duration1 yearCourse DescriptionThis level 1 Diploma has been designed togive students the opportunity to developa range of skills and techniques, personalskills and attributes essential for successfulperformance in working life. The 1 yearcourse aims to prepare students toprogress to BTEC Level 2 Diploma inMedia Production or for employment ina particular vocational sector. Studentswill develop creative Media Skills andproduce a variety of media products.Entry RequirementsEntry Level certificate in Skills forWorking Life/Vocational Studies or anotherEntry Level qualification and an appropriate levelof English and MathsSuccessful interview with college staffAssessment MethodAll units are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. Youmust pass each unit to get the Diploma qualificationat the end of the course. Students are also requiredto take examinations in Functional Skills Englishand Maths.QualificationsBTEC Level 1 Diploma in Creative MediaProductionAward in Personal & Social DevelopmentFunctional Skills in English and MathsProgressionBTEC Level 2 Diploma in CreativeMedia ProductionDid you know?More than 40,000 people inthe UK are working in theinteractive media industry andthis number is increasing everyyear. Having an understandingof how interactive multimediatechnology works can give youa real advantage in the jobsmarket.Useful Links:www.mediaweek.co.ukwww.mediauk.comwww.mad.co.uk2012 - 2013 Full Time Prospectus 67

BTEC Diploma inCreative Media ProductionLevel 2Duration1 yearCourse DescriptionThis qualification will give studentsthe knowledge, understanding andcompetency needed when consideringemployment in the media industry. Itwill provide insight into the variousemployment opportunities available in thesector and opportunities to develop thefundamental skills underlining all MediaProduction. Students will study animation,graphic design, film and video editing.Entry Requirements4 GCSE’s Grade D or above, including English ORBTEC Level 1 Diploma in Creative Media Production (or similar area)Level 1 English and MathsSuccessful interview with college staffAssessment MethodAll units are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. Students must pass eachunit to get the Diploma qualification at the end of the course. Students are alsorequired to undertake an examination in Functional English and Maths.QualificationsBTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media ProductionFunctional Skills in English and MathsProgressionBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in CreativeMedia Production68 www.bexley.ac.uk Call: 01322 404000

BTEC Extended Diploma inCreative Media Production(Print-Based Media)Level 3Duration2 yearsCourse DescriptionThis course focuses on graphic design, visual communication and print basedmedia production. The course offers a taste of how the graphic design and printbased media industries operate. Students will be constructing graphic designprojects using methods such as photography, illustration, typography, layout andtraditional and modern print based techniques. These methods and techniques willbe used to design final outcomes using industry standard programmes such asAdobe Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design. Final project outcomes can include awide range of visual concepts such as magazine design, posters, album covers andpromotional designs.Students will also study Functional Skills English and/or Maths. Year 1 coversthe Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media Production (Print-Based media). Year 2covers BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Print-Basedmedia).Entry Requirements4 GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English ORBTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production (at Merit or above)or similar areaLevel 2 English and MathsSuccessful interview with college staffAssessment MethodAll units are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. Students must pass each unit toget the Diploma qualification at the end of the course. Students are also required toundertake an examination in Functional English and Maths.QualificationsBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Print-Based media)Functional Skills in English and MathsProgressionMost students will go on to Higher Education courses in Media Production atuniversity or a career in media or a related area.2012 - 2013 Full Time Prospectus 69

BTEC Extended Diploma inCreative Media Production(Television and Film)Level 3Duration2 yearsCourse DescriptionThe 2 year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Media (Television and Film)focuses on the television and film industries. The course covers single andmulti-camera techniques, video production, 2D and stop-motion animation,career development in the media industries, research skills for the mediaand film studies. Students will also produce a variety of short films and TVadvertisements. The course also covers digital graphics and web design.Students additionally study Functional Skills English and/or Maths.Year 1 covers the Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media Production (Televisionand Film). Year 2 covers BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative MediaProduction (Television and Film).Entry Requirements4 GCSE’s Grade C or above, including English ORBTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production (at Merit or above) orsimilar areaLevel 2 English and MathsSuccessful interview with college staffAssessment MethodAll units are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. Students must pass eachunit to get the Diploma qualification at the end of the course. Students are alsorequired to undertake an examination in Functional English and Maths.QualificationsBTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Television andFilm)Functional Skills in English and MathsProgressionMost students will go on to Higher Education courses in Media Production atuniversity, a career in media or a related area.70 www.bexley.ac.uk Call: 01322 404000

Did you know?Kirsty Hardy, a Level 3Creative Media Productionstudent at Bexley College wasentered into the Rob KnoxFilm Festival; her film ‘NeverJudge the book by its cover’was short listed and shown atBexleyheath cinema.2012 - 2013 Full Time Prospectus 71