Course Overview
The creative industries are the fastest growing part of the UK economy. They are defined by the UK government as “those industries which have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual property”. The Film and TV Industry is booming, it has grown more than 72% in value since 2014.
Throughout this study programme you will gain an insight into how the media operates and how it influences our lives. You will develop practical skills across a wide range of disciplines including camerawork, editing and screenwriting. As well as achieving the equivalent of three A Levels, you will also gain the practical skills and wider knowledge needed to progress towards a job in the industry.
In addition to technical and practical skills you will have the opportunity to develop and enhance ICT skills via project management and the use of software such as Microsoft Office 365. This will also help build confidence and networking skills vital for industry and the world of work.
The study programme will be delivered through a series of taught sessions and workshops, covering both theoretical and practical elements.
You will learn through completing a series of modules designed to develop a broad range of technical skills along with the ability to devise, research and produce a portfolio of audio-visual productions. The College also works in partnership with professional industry businesses and organisations to plan and provide creative and inventive activities so you can apply your knowledge and skills in a realistic context that cannot be replicated in the classroom. As part of the course you will have the opportunity to produce documentaries for a range of live clients, develop your own ideas for films and music videos, produce special effects and animations for TV and films.
Trips and visits are also an important element of this course. Trips may include the London Film Festival, various television studios, the National Media Museum in Bradford and other relevant film festivals and events. Students will also have the opportunity to attend university visits.
What You Will Study
Examples of some of the topics you may study are:
- Introduction to Media Processes and Technical Skills
- Design and Research Skills
- Scriptwriting, Storyboarding and Pre-Production Planning
- Audio-Visual Skills (Camerawork, Editing, Sound Design)
- Professional Development
- Film Theory and Wider Media Analysis
- How You Will Be Assessed
Your practical work and written work will be assessed by the tutor throughout the course and internally verified.
You will be assessed against examining body specifications which will be given to you within your assignment briefs.Level 3 students will mainly be assessed through assignments and practical project work that count towards your final grade. For each project leading up to your Final Major Project, you will be marked Pass/Fail, with developmental feedback given. Your Final Major Project will be marked Pass/Merit/Distinction and will be the grade that you take forward.
- Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths.
OR
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths and a Level 2 in either English or Maths.
OR
Successful completion of Level 2 at Merit Grade and GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 and Level 2 English or Maths.PLUS
Satisfactory interview for all options above. - Further Study
On completion with the appropriate pass and English and Maths grades you can progress through the levels.
After Level 3 those interested in Film and Television or Photography could progress to the HNC/HND Diploma in Creative Media Production (Film and Television) or HNC/D in Photography courses at Wakefield College. Students also progress onto Video, Film, Media, Journalism, Animation, Photography, Web Design and Special Effects Production courses at a range of Higher Education Institutions.
