Digital Media CTEC Digital Media—Extended Certificate

(Level 3 Vocational – Equivalent to 1 A-Level)

What skills will I develop?

This creative course will provide students with the knowledge and skills to generate an outstanding portfolio of productions. You will gain a vast range of technical skills using industry-standard filming and editing equipment and software, knowledge of pre-production practices, and post-production skills.

What topics will I study?

Year 1:

• Unit 1 Media Products and Audiences (2-hour written exam)
• Unit 3 Creating a Media Product
• Unit 20 Advertising Media

Year 2:

• Unit 2 Pre-Production and Planning (2-hour written exam)
• Unit 5 TV and short Film Production
• Unit 22 Scripting for media products

NB: These units are subject to review

Where does the course lead?

Career opportunities include roles in digital media e.g content creator,  marketing and editing . In addition to this students also enter traditional media roles such as camera operator and journalism.

Students often progress to a practical-based university course in media or film production or alternatively, complete internships with media companies.