Media Level 3 Extended Diploma

Are you a creative person who wants to make a mark in the world of media? Then come and join with likeminded people to broaden your horizons in media-based communication.

You will learn professional skills and techniques to enable you to produce your own products in animation, graphics and a range of single camera productions.

You will also develop the skills and knowledge required to research, plan and pitch production ideas.

As a result, you can create high quality media projects in a productive, creative environment – just like you would in the industry.

Why choose
Media Level 3 Extended Diploma?

At Brock we give you access to industry-standard facilities in order to create an authentic learning experience that mirrors the world of work.

You will learn using the most modern hardware and software in our IT suites. Furthermore, you will benefit from full access to our professional photography & media studios, which are equipped with green screen technology.

Finally, you will learn from specialist lecturers who have industry knowledge and are just as passionate about media as you.

Teaching & learning

This is a very practical course that gives you the skills and knowledge you need by letting you engage with both individual and team projects.

You will cover a range of media formats, including: videography, special fx, animation, graphic design and photography. By the end of your studies you will have compiled a professional portfolio

You will also be able to participate in a number of trips including one to Hollywood, California.

Minimum entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 4 and above to include:
•    English Language
•    Maths

Course structure

• Gain skills in using a variety of industry standard equipment such as cameras, lights and microphones.

• Improve your skills in Adobe software such as After Effects, Premiere Pro and Photoshop.

• Attend workshops led by media professionals.

• Benefit from hands-on experience working for real clients.

What can I do with this qualification?

This course is an ideal route into HND or degree programmes in a wide range of media-related subjects.

Following successful completion you should feel much more confident in accepting freelance work and work experience opportunities.

There are many different jobs associated with media. In fact, some commentators have called media the new manufacturing.

Typical job and apprenticeship roles include: web designer, social media marketer, graphic designer, video editor, camera operator, advertiser, animator, sound engineer and script writer.

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