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BTEC National Diploma in Media Production (Interactive Media)

Introduction

This course provides students with a choice of two exciting new pathways in either Computer Games and Animation or Web and Digital Design.

It is equivalent to 3 A levels which means when you have finished the course you can choose whether to go into higher education or employment.

Course Content

Candidates must complete the five core units, the two mandatory specialist units, and eleven other specialist units.

Core Units: Research Techniques for the Media Industries, Pre-Production Techniques for the Media Industries, Production Management Project, Working to a Brief in the Media Industries, Critical Approaches to Media Products

Specialist Units: (Compulsory) Understanding the Interactive Media Industry, Digital Graphics for Interactive Media

Assessment

All units are assessed and graded and an overall grade for the qualification is awarded.

Subject Entry Requirement Guidelines

BTEC First Cert or Diploma or Intermediate GNVQ in a related subject or at least 4 GCSE's at grades A*-C or appropriate work experience.

Career Opportunities

This course offers a range of experiences that will prepare you for a broad range of further training and employment. These can lead to careers, including studio work, web/games music, composing, film scoring, arts and events management or teaching.

Progression

BTEC National Diplomas are valued by higher education (universities and colleges) and employers. Students have gone on to study for Degrees in the following subjects:

Computer Games Design
Product Design
Media Production (including Film & Television)
Journalism
Graphic Design

Former students have also gone on to work in the industry.

Two Year Course

How to Apply?

You can apply online using our Online Application Form.
Alternatively, you can call 01642 808285 for all enquiries.

Please note that the contents published in this course guide are correct at the time of publication.
The college reserves the right to make changes or withdraw courses.