Levels 3 BTEC Certificates & Diplomas in
Creative Media Production

The BTEC Creative Media Production courses provide the knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to enter a career in media or progress to higher rducation. It’s the equivalent to three A Levels.

You’ll learn about media institutions, the future of the media, television, photography, sound, film, video, graphic design, new media, web, print production, broadcast journalism, music video, DVD authoring, audio techniques, live-band recording, script writing, film directing, professional camera work, both from the practical and theoretical aspects, and how you can fulfill your potential of working in the media.

The majority of our students have gained places at university or jobs in the media industry in the UK and locally for Channel TV and Island FM.

We have a range of professional media equipment including the latest Apple MAC computers, Sony HXR-NX5 Hi Definition tapeless cameras, Sony PD170 and Sony HVR-Z1 Hi Definition Cameras as used by BBC and ITV, Nikon professional digital still cameras (DSLRs), AVID, Adobe Premiere and Apple Final Cut video editing software, Pro Tools sound design, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and After Effects, new purpose built video and sound recording studio.

We also have links with outside producers to help students build their media experience. You will be given assignments designed to achieve clear learning outcomes, which will be then graded at pass, merit or distinction level. Work is applied to specific work related situations or activities, with opportunities for teamwork and in-depth study. You need to be at least 16 and have 4 GCSE passes at grade A to C (This must include English and maths) or an equivalent qualification. You need to be highly motivated and highly enthusiastic about the media industry. Mature students will be considered on an individual basis. If you want to be a film or TV director, sound recordist, cameraperson, journalist, producer, video editor, advertising copywriter, write screenplays, work in music video production, present TV shows - then this is the course for you.

  • Video editing
  • Film & TV production
  • Scriptwriting
  • Interactive media
  • Music video production
  • Film study
  • Photography
  • Print production
  • Motion Graphics
  • 3D Animation
  • DVD authoring
  • Broadcast journalism
  • The recording industry
  • Soundtrack production
  • Speech package
  • Sound editing
  • Sound design
  • Popular music
  • Audio sequencing
  • Sound techniques

“it is impossible to understand social and cultural changes without a knowledge of the workings of the media”
Marshal Mcluhan

Contacts

If you are interested in either of these courses and would like further information, please contact: Paul Arnett, Programme Manager for Media Email: paula@gcfe.net Tel: 01481 750200 View student films on youtube

Student Opinions:

"Quite simply, if you want to make films, then do this course."
Andrea Lilley

”This course is like having xmas every day.”
Samantha Dean

"I love film production this has been the perfect course for me"
Hannah Martel

"This course has changed my life. It has given me a new insight into my career choice".
Matt Elliot

"I have enjoyed everything immensely"
Lucy Dorey

"An exciting course which has taught me so much"
Robert Battle

"Brilliant"
Tyler Edmonds

"If you enjoy film & TV then do this course"
Ben Cairns

"A very enjoyable course, I have learned so much"
Harry Turner

"This course has given me direction in life"
Jack Mason

"This course has given me confidence"
Kieran Smale

I've had a fantastic two years!"
Tony Robins

Sample work


"Live from Studio 1" Level 3 Creative Media

"Studio 1 Set" End of Year Show 2011 (Elise & Cindy)

Level 2 Creative Media First Diploma Web Design

 

Level 3 Media Production Sound Pathway - Face Down - Music Video. Recorded in the Studio.

AVID Pro Tools Studio - End of Year Show 2011

 

Level 3 Creative Media Alderney Bees Documentory

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