BTEC Subsidiary & ExtENDED DipLOMA
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STUDENT
PROFILE
WHAT IS CREATIVE DIGITAL
MEDIA PRODUCTION?
This course offers you the skills and
knowledge required to work within a
professional media production context.
You will have the opportunity to develop
your practical production skills and be
assessed throughout the duration of the
course. You will gain experience of the
planning and research which takes place
in pre-production, develop the camera
skills needed to film for TV, video and
film production tasks and the editing
and evaluation skills needed in post-
production. You will also learn about
how the film and TV industries operate,
and how you can enter a career in
these areas.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
“ I chose Newman because it had the perfect
course for me. I’ve enjoyed meeting new
people and making new friends as well as
being able to complete more practical work.
Newman is a great place where you can get
a great education whilst having lots of fun!”
Shyam Patel
SCHOOL: Our Lady’s Catholic High School
SUBJECTS: BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative DIGITAL Media Production
This is a two year course which involves
developing the skills needed to plan and
produce film, TV, radio and print texts.
Studying for the BTEC in Creative Digital
Media Production will enable you to
approach your work like a professional
in the media industry, having developed
your research, filming, editing and
communication skills.
Your work for this course will include
the development of a portfolio of work
which logs your progress, reflects your
research and evaluates the skills you
have developed. You will also learn how
media products are consumed and how
audiences interact with creative media
products. In our extended units you will
be given an opportunity to undertake
work experience with media companies,
and work for real clients producing
advertisements and promotional videos.
CAREERS
• Animator
• Audio visual technician
• Advertising copywriter
• Programme researcher
• Social media manager
WHAT NEXT?
A BTEC in Creative Digital Media
Production will allow you to study for a
degree or other Higher Education course
in media production. Completing this
course will also give you the opportunity
to create a show-reel which can be used
to show to future employers or help you
to progress onto Higher Education. You
will also be able to study other courses
such as Business, Marketing and ICT.
WHAT OTHER SUBJECTS GO
WELL WITH THIS SUBJECT?
Business Studies, ICT, English, Graphic
Communications, Sociology, Fine Art,
Politics and History.
DID YOU KNOW?
John Logie Baird’s first
TV set was made from
an old hat box, bicycle
lights, scissors, darning
needles, a tea chest
and sealing wax.
Creative Digital
Media PRODUCTION
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