Media Content Creation & Production

What will I study?

This T-Level course aims to prepare students for progression to employment or further study in the occupational specialism of Content Creation and Production for Media and Broadcasting. Students will have 80% in college and 20% on the job with a significant industry placement included in the course.

The content of the course builds the skills and knowledge required to be a competent and effective employee or to become self employed in the media and broadcasting industry. There is a primary focus on the skills required for technical roles in media industry.

The T-Level develops technical skills such as;

Plan and produce content for client briefs for content for varied audio and visual platforms such as social media and websites through to live and recorded broadcasts for TV, film and radio.
Use project, production methodology and management from start to finish from planning to production and evaluation.
Using industry equipment and technology to an advanced level safely and professionally.
Applying health and safety requirements for venues and productions demonstrating this through live project work and employer set briefs.
Use data and information to analyse create solutions for technical work.
Professional methods to present and communication plans and design work using industry standard creative and technical software.

Learning will be a blend of theoretical learning with practical application through projects, employer briefs and exciting challenges that will inspire and encourage students to build a portfolio of experience and design work. Students will be using their independence, analytical and critical reflective skills to research and develop their ideas and outcomes using traditional and innovative technology. Exciting project themes will encourage students to become sustainable practitioners with a sound understanding of business practice. Students will gain an understanding of the behaviours required to become a success in the media and broadcasting industry

How will I be assessed?

Assessment involves externally set projects where students will develop a substantial body of work in response to an employer set brief. Occupational specialist assignments will ask students to research, develop and reflect on other practitioners and the industry to create their own media related outcomes. The first year sees students complete two written examinations based on the core content. The exams will ask students to demonstrate, apply and analyse their knowledge and their understanding of the media industry, using written and mathematical application. A successful industry placement will support learning and competence concerning business practice and the expectations, and wider considerations that are an integral part of the media and broadcasting industry.

What will this lead to?

Students can progress to entry roles in the media and broadcasting industry. They can also progress to related higher education courses and higher technical qualifications. There are a wide variety of roles you can pursue in the media and broadcasting industry, including areas such as marketing and advertising but more traditional roles in front and behind the camera include;

Journalist (sports, news, specialist)
Presenter / Broadcaster
Media Technician
Radio Producer
TV production manager
Filmmaker
Videographer
Recording Engineer
Sound Engineer
Lighting Engineer

Entry requirements

Entry Level Courses:

Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood

No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).

Entry Level: Skills & Employability

No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course

GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English and / or Sciences.

Full Time Level 1 Course

No formal qualifications are required for this course.

Full Time Level 2 Course

4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.

*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:

Accounting

Electrical

Plumbing

Full time Level 3 Course

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).

*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:

Accounting

All Construction Subjects

Hair & Beauty Subjects

Applied Science

T Levels

5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).

* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.

How to apply

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Cost

If you are aged between 16 and 18 when you start your course and are taking a course leading to a qualification, the tuition and exam fees are free. However, there may be some additional costs for optional trips, recommended text books and professional start up kits. We have a bursary scheme to assist with these costs.

If you're aged 19 or over, you may be eligible for funding towards your course fees. It will depend on your personal circumstances and will be discussed at enrolment. You will be asked to bring documentation with you when you are invited to enrol.
If you are aged 19 and over and study Maths or English and do not already hold a C grade/4 or higher in the subject that you are studying, you will get the course for free.
If you have any queries please contact us on 0161 785 4039 or email admissions@oldham.ac.uk