Creative media production: BTEC

Lead teacher
Ms L Howell
lhowell@greycourt.org.uk

Entry requirements

  • 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including maths and English.

Overview

This course offers a realistic, industry-based package of transferable skills. Students focus on different areas of the creative media industry which employers and companies have identified as desirable skills for employees. The course focuses on practical projects and development of relevant theory. Students explore a range of media forms, including music videos, short films and adverts. They create their own production and learn how to respond to a design brief.

Facilities

Creative media production is taught in the purpose-built sixth form centre.

Growth

This is a practical course where students work in real-world scenarios, producing work for real clients. There are opportunities to showcase skills through their productions.

Enrichment

Students attend workshops and are taken on educational visits and trips.

Careers

Creative media production can lead to a career in film, music, television, advertising, publishing and social media.

Exam board

Edexcel

BTEC specification