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Level 3
T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production
COURSE OVERVIEW
Creating effective, impactful and targeted media content takes knowledge, experience and passion. On our Content Creation T-Level you will be learning your craft alongside professional content creators, through work placement opportunities and a carefully designed media curriculum. You will learn the latest theories and techniques and apply these to live projects.
We believe the next generation of content creators need to be problem solvers, with a willingness to embrace new opportunities in what is a rapidly evolving media landscape. Working collaboratively and as part of a team, you will learn the skills for creative thinking, deliver creative solutions to meet the clients’; requirements, as well as assignments set.
Understanding of processes is key to success, during your two-year course you will develop projects through each stage of production, from development to production and beyond. Working with employers will give you real world insight into the challenges of working within a professional setting and provide you with the experience you will need in life beyond your college studies. You will learn about ethics, social responsibility and of course… deadlines.
You will discover the importance, relevance and practical uses of an in-depth appreciation and understanding of cultural, historical, technological and social contexts. You will recognise how these inform and influence the development of existing media platforms and content.
By the end of course you will have a broad and distinct portfolio of media work, have developed a comprehensive understanding of how we create content and how to make the right decisions, you will have undertaken work placements within the media sector and have developed a professional, industry-ready mindset.
FURTHER INFORMATION
At least four 4s at GCSE including at least a 4 in English Language and Maths.
NOTE: Completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service Application (DBS) may be required as you may undertake placements in digital setting that engage with vulnerable people.
The T-Level ensures students have the knowledge and skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training. Following the completion of the T level you may go on to:
Skilled employment within the Media sector
Higher Level apprenticeships at Level 4 and above which may progress you into careers
Higher education as UCAS points have been awarded to T Levels, they facilitate progression to Higher Education
The course is assessed through 2 Core Knowledge Module exams, an employer -;set project in the first year of the programme and an occupational employer project in the second year. You will also complete at least 315 hours of work experience as part of the programme.
There are no associated costs with this provision however students will need to contribute towards trips.
Extra information on the availability of financial support will be completed by Student Support centrally.
The?Media, Broadcast and Production T Level?will give students a route into a variety of careers within the sector including:
Studio sound engineer
Audio visual technician
Live sound engineer
TV or film sound technician
TV of film production assistant
TV or film assistant director
TV or film director
TV or film producer
TV or film camera operator
Media researcher
Stagehand
Lighting technician
Radio broadcast assistant
Video editor
Broadcast engineer.
What will the T Level cover?
The T Level will help students develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:
The creative economy
The individual in the creative industries
Cultural context and vocabulary
Audience and consumer needs
Legal and regulatory requirements
Professional standards and conduct in the workplace
Equality, diversity and inclusion requirements
Research skills
Project methodology and administration
Continued professional development.
In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content.
The specialisms available in the Media, Broadcast and Production T Level are:
Creative media technician
Events and venues technician
Content creation and production.