BTEC First Certificate in Media
Curriculum Area: Other Courses
Course Outline:
This is a practical course which focuses on the production of a variety of different products created in a variety of different media, including moving image and print. Whilst certification for the First Certificate can be achieved by the end of Year 10; students who wish to achieve further in this course could complete the additional units needed to be awarded the First Diploma in Year 11.
Assessment to gain the First Certificate is based on the completion of:
Assessment to gain the First Diploma is based on the completion of:
This is a practical course which focuses on the production of a variety of different products created in a variety of different media, including moving image and print. Whilst certification for the First Certificate can be achieved by the end of Year 10; students who wish to achieve further in this course could complete the additional units needed to be awarded the First Diploma in Year 11.
Assessment to gain the First Certificate is based on the completion of:
- 3 practical units of work over the two year course (Years 9 & 10)
Assessment to gain the First Diploma is based on the completion of:
- An additional 3 practical units of work (to be completed in Year 11)
Target Level: To start this course in Year 9, students must have at least Level 5 in English. As the course involves regular use of computers, it is also desirable that students have excellent ICT skills.
Level of Award:
First Certificate in Media (equivalent to 2 GCSEs grade A* - C)
First Diploma in Media (equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade A* - C)
First Certificate in Media (equivalent to 2 GCSEs grade A* - C)
First Diploma in Media (equivalent to 4 GCSEs grade A* - C)
Students who have taken this course in the past rated it:
Students who selected this course then went on to take the following options:
BTEC National Award in Media (Film and Televisions)
BTEC National Diploma in Media (Film and Television)
BTEC National Award in Media (Film and Televisions)
BTEC National Diploma in Media (Film and Television)
Course feedback from past students:
Making movies is my favourite past-time. I never thought I'd be able to gain a qualification in something that is so enjoyable! - May 2009
Having completed my unit of work on advertising, I was really pleased when a lot of this knowledge came in useful for part of my English Language work as well. - May 2009
The great thing about this course is that once you've learned the theory, you get to apply your knowledge in a practical way. You're not just learning about movies - you're making movies! - May 2009
Pathways and jobs of students who took this course in the past:
BTEC National in Media
A Level Media Studies
A Level Film Studies
BA (Hons) Media Studies
Journalist
BA(Hons) English
BA (Hons) Media Production
Teacher of Media
Broadcast Journalist
(Note:This shows the percentage of students who would choose this course again and their rating on a 5 point scale where 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Some satisfactory elements, 1 = Poor)