Level 3 Creative Media - TV and Film

Industry-standard software and hardware in the Mac suites to develop the skills needed to work in the fast-paced, creative environment of the media. Media production/management, developing sound design/print layout; script writing; filmmaking; print production/digital photography skills and experience. Tasks will become more challenging, engaging and unlocking your creativity. Achieve knowledge and gain transferable skills including research techniques, presentations/pitches, projects and problem based scenarios and the teamwork skills. Practical workshop sessions in TV studio, media editing suites, radio and sound rooms. Classroom-based theory sessions - supported by IT and computer-based research, real-world media industry situations (including live broadcasts, video editing sessions, production company meetings) and educational visits to industry trade fairs and other media industry-related events and work experience. Opportunities to go on a number of trips and visits including to studios, television production companies - even to the United States of America. There are opportunities to see your work displayed and screened at our annual CMA award ceremony. Students who successfully complete this programme can progress to higher level study at University, work experience as an apprentice or look to find employment in the Creative Arts industries. Specialist Units: • Introduction to media processes and technical skills • Introduction to design and research skills in creative media • Introduction to professional practice in creative media • Critical and contextual awareness in creative media • Investigating audio production and technology • Investigating visual production and technology • Investigating interactive production and technology • Characteristics and contexts in creative media • Engaging with an audience in creative media • Preparing for progression in creative media • Specialist study in creative media

Four GCSEs at Grade 4-5/C or above including English Language/Literature, or a Level 2 Diploma in Media with English Language and Maths (GCSEs at Grade 3/D or Functional Skills L1)

Specialist Units: • Introduction to media processes and technical skills • Introduction to design and research skills in creative media • Introduction to professional practice in creative media • Critical and contextual awareness in creative media • Investigating audio production and technology • Investigating visual production and technology • Investigating interactive production and technology • Characteristics and contexts in creative media • Engaging with an audience in creative media • Preparing for progression in creative media • Specialist study in creative media

A combination of classroom based and Mac Suite study, group work, assignments, practical work, work experience and home study.

You will be asked to pay for materials and trips at enrolment. The fee is currently £50 to cover trips and £175 for a basic kit which includes 1 TB external hard-drive, 16gb SD card, card reader, headphones, lights and other materials which will be confirmed in your enrolment pack.

This course is assessed through: •practical assignments, internally assessed •written assignments, internally assessed

Enter employment or continue with your studies at HE Level. Northampton College offers the Higher National Certificate and Diploma (HNC and HND) in Media related programmes such as Digital Film Production. Alternatively, you could apply directly for University.