Creative Media Practice (TV and Film) | P00128-AA | Course

Entry Year

01/09/2025

Location

Millfield

Duration

2 Years (Full-Time)

Course Code

P00128-AA

Overview

Level 3Creative Media Practice (TV and Film)

Millfield

Full-Time

Further Education

Start Date: 01/09/2025

End Date: 30/05/2027

Qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice (603/4665/6)

Overview

If you are interested in learning how to make Films and TV programmes, our Level 3 Television and Film Production is for you.

We cover the fundamentals of Film Production. From Script to Edit we cover the basis of all Factual, Fictional and Creative Content for Film, TV and Online platforms.

In the 1^st year we learn the basics: Research, Script writing, Camera, Sound, Editing, Production and the Professional etiquette and Communicative skills to drive that content. This accumulates in the form of efforts to create a Documentary and a Short Fictional Film.

In 2^nd Year we focus on Students passion for Individual Careers - producing a variety of Live and Local Client Promotional material in the efforts to progress the Student in their chosen Crew Role - eg Production Manager, Camera Operator or Sound Mixer.

Then Finally we produce a Short Film worthy of Film Festival entries.

What are we looking for?

You need be self-motivated, enjoy and thrive in a team environment and have good communication skills. This is a two year programme which is equivalent to three A Levels. The programme of study is likely to include enrichment units which are an additional component to enhance your employability.

All College equipment is Industry standard and Lecturers all have Film industry experience.

Several students that have completed this course have gone on to successful careers in the Film and TV industry.

In addition, students that started on this course have won a number of Film & TV awards.

Key Areas of Study:

Factual Production
Fictional Short Film Production
Film and Video Editing Techniques
Script Writing
Research and Film Studies
Production Management
Communication Skills

Advice

Pre-Entry Advice

Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade C or above

If required, you will also undertake Essential Skills in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) for FE Courses

APL allows you to use evidence from prior learning or experience to gain entry onto a course at Belfast Met. Belfast Met will work with you to make sure that relevant learning or work experience is formally recognised through the APL Process. For more information see Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Process - Guidance for applicants. If you would like more information, or if you decide you would like to use the APL process, please contact the Course Co-ordinator. Contact details are provided at the end of these slides and on the course details page on Belfast Met website.

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2025:

Fees are payable annually.

All Equipment is provided for. But we advise investment in a DSLR Camera and SSD Drive (1TB Minimum) for future and external use by the potential Students.

Assessment

Assessment is 100% coursework. There are 4 Units that our both internally and externally assessed based on knowledge experienced, gained and applied.

Made for More

Careers

Successful completion of Level 3 will make you industry ready, or if you prefer you can progress onto one of our Foundation Degree Courses in the Belfast TV and Film school. Or the following occupations:

Level 3 Film and TV Production – junior technical roles, freelance director/producer/cinematographer, production runner, trainee positions.

If you’re passionate about communicating with an audience either by film, sound, television, journalism or visual effects and motion graphics, our courses will equip you with the skills to move from ordinary to outstanding. We offer many level three courses to help you progress to Foundation Degrees or University degree programmes.

Career prospects for those who complete any Further Education may include: