Film and Digital Media Level 3

Over the course of the two years you will produce films in a diverse range of genres including: music video, television advertising, documentary, YouTube film and single camera drama. The underpinning skills in effective communication, teamwork, research, analysis and organisation are developed as you produce films, coursework portfolios and seminar presentations. Some of your coursework will be submitted online through the virtual learning environment.

You will use a wide range of equipment including professional standard cameras, tripods and lighting packs. Our Creative Media facilities include computer suites running Adobe Creative Suite with Premiere and After Effects, PC suites and production areas. The Colchester Campus includes a well equipped television studio with green-screen facility. You will also learn how to film out on location safely.

Along with the media classes, you will improve your English and Maths skills which will make you more employable and improve the quality of your media work. GCSE Maths and English resit classes may be part of your timetable depending on your GCSE entry grades. You will also attend group tutorials and 1-1 tutorials to support your study as well as enrichment activities such as watching films, meeting guest lecturers from the industry and making visits to film and television studios.

Film and Digital Media Level 3 – Course Content

• Preproduction Techniques
• Film and Video Editing
• Music Video Production
• Understanding Video Technology
• Single Camera Techniques
• Critical Approaches to Creative Media Productions
• Interview Techniques for Creative Media Productions
• Understanding the Creative Media Sector
• Corporate and Promotional Programme Production

• 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English and Maths, or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent, or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 2 qualification
• An interview.

Employment in media production in a range of roles which may include film making, advertising, marketing, television, radio and online content. Depending on your age when you start, you will either study a two-year extended diploma or a one-year diploma before progressing to the second year. Some students who want a top up year after A levels can apply for only the one-year course. After two years, over 50% of our students apply through UCAS to a degree course where they can specialise in different areas of the Creative Industries.