BTEC Level 3 Film and Television Production (TRIPLE)
COURSE OVERVIEW
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice is a highly practical and progression-focused course that encourages students to create their own pathway through the support of expert tutors and industry-standard equipment.
EXAMINATION BOARD: pearson
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language is preferred along with confidence to communicate effectively as part of a production team you will be required to watch 18 certificate material.
Why study BTEC Film and Television Production (Triple) at Blackpool Sixth?
Develop practical skills within camera work and film editing, using industry-standard equipment in our brand new, state-of-the-art studios and explore filmmaking techniques and creative approaches post-production linked to key movements from Film Noir through to Soviet Montage. Work with employers and organisations to develop your broader skill set, and showcase your work at our annual Oscars ceremony. You will have opportunities to feed your passion through industry talks, trips to London and Aesthetica Film Festival. This ensures a very high success rate with prestigious film schools and excellent opportunities for industry apprenticeships.
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How will I be taught?
You will be taught through practical sessions in our new vocational learning space which blends creativity, collaboration, and professionalism through a multi-functional area providing a professional workspace to learn, develop, and practice.
The course is 100% digital in line with sustainable practices but also modern industry.
You will be given the opportunity to undertake work placements and work with external clients to develop key transferable skills and grow your professional CV.
Teacher expertise
You will be taught by tutors with extensive experience in both the film and television sectors. The department has an excellent spread of production and post-production knowledge as well as excellent theoretical grounding. With excellent links to industry professionals and extensive experience in supporting students to apply for apprenticeships, university, and talent pools our staff have the perfect mix of industry knowledge and teaching practice.
What skills will I develop?
You will develop a wide range of practical filmmaking skills including single and multi-camera filming techniques, directing actors, cinematography, lighting, editing, visual effects, and sound design to name a few!
As well as industry-specific skills you will also develop key transferable skills such as communication, pitching, collaborative working practices, time management, organisation, and leadership.
How will I be assessed?
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%100% Of the course is coursework-based with a focus on extended portfolio work and practical projects throughout. You are assessed on five core aims throughout the two-year course and submit your best work as a final portfolio of achievements at the end of two years. Your first year is about exploring techniques and skills through a series of small projects culminating in an end-of-year extended creative project driven by you in an area you are passionate about exploring. Your second year uses the skills acquired in the first to create a longer form project again designed by you and guided by your tutors. You will also create a CV, showreel, and cover letter in your second year as well as explore career routes to ensure you leave college workplace-ready.
What will you study and other information about BTEC Level 3 Film and Television Production (Double)
- What will I study?
The course is divided into two assessment units with one unit being covered per year and the assessment weighted towards the second year component when you have developed your technical skills and knowledge.
In year one you will cover assessment unit A ‘Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills’ which comprises A1 ‘Skills Development’ and A2 ‘Creative Project’.
Two of the three college terms will be spent focussing on A1 with learners encouraged to explore a range of techniques and styles through a series of student-led mini-projects. You will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of moving image formats including single-camera film, music video, documentary, visual effects, and animation. This unit encourages students to experiment and learn through making mistakes and as such not all of the work produced is submitted for your final grade. Instead, a portfolio of your best evidence is collated at the end of the year.
The third college term will be devoted to A2 and will allow you to complete a larger scale final year project completely of your design. This allows you to devote time to an area of film and TV that interests you the most.
In year two you will cover assessment unit B ‘Advancing Creative Practice’ which comprises B1 Personal Progression and B2 Creative Industry Response.
B1 will encourage you to explore your next steps by researching apprenticeships, universities, and employment. You will also be required to produce an industry-standard CV, cover letter, and showreel so that you have a package of materials to support your future career upon completion of your BTEC studies.
The majority of your time will be spent on B2 which will require you to employ your skills in response to an industry brief, create a proposal, and apply advanced skills to carry it out from concept to completion.
- Equipment and Financial contributions
Students are required to purchase an SD card to capture and store their footage. This should be a class 10 card and at least 64 GB of storage space.
Students will require a pair of ears/headphones for use during editing sessions.
There is no requirement to purchase any camera equipment or software, however, some past students have done so. Your subject teacher will be able to advise you on this during enrolment/induction if this applies to you.
- Field trips, projects and employability opportunities
We invite guest speakers such as the British Board of Film Classification and local employers to the college to speak regularly. We also encourage past students to return to college so that you can see where the course can lead and be inspired in your next steps. As well as this, you will have the opportunity to partake in trips to film festivals, Bradford Media Museum, and a trip to London including a visit to Warner Brothers studios. Work experience opportunities are offered throughout the two years with learners crewing on external projects such as music festivals and corporate videos for companies such as WestAir Flying School and Fleetwood Town Football Club.
Where does it lead?
The majority of students progress to study Film and TV Production or a related subject at higher education however we also have excellent success rates with apprenticeships including the ITV and BBC talent pools.
Our alumni have gone on to achieve some amazing things including working on programmes such as The Mandalorian and House of Dragons and editing a Superbowl commercial for Prime Energy Drinks!
FORMER STUDENT SUCCESS
Where are they now? - Marcus Ayrton
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