Creative Practice: Media Production

Course Fact File

Level 3
Triple Programme
Vocational
2 Year Duration

Overview

If you would like to work within the television or film industry, then this very practical course is ideally suited to students who want hands-on experience of production work in the media rather than consistently writing analyses or essays. You will gain an understanding of media and research techniques. You will find out about production management, pre-production techniques and video technology. You will also take specialist units looking at shooting a single camera drama, video editing, animation production and more.

This course is in partnership with Screen Yorkshire’s Connected Campus initiative, helping students to break into the competitive Film and TV industry. Students at Wilberforce College will be able to access a variety of boot camps, masterclasses and special events. They will also be able to visit current sets and studios, take part in industry workshops and listen to visiting speakers.

By fostering and building relationships between educators and employers, Wilberforce and Screen Yorkshire are then able to ensure that their students are fully equipped for the demands of a contemporary, rapidly-changing industry, creating a talented, versatile and fully-informed workforce.

What will you learn?

You will learn a range of technical and production skills needed to succeed in the Film and TV industry, including camera operating and movement, directing, script writing, audio creation and processing, editing, production and many more.

You will have full access to and learn to use industry-standard cameras, equipment and the Adobe Creative Cloud software suite (including Premiere Pro).

There is a strong emphasis on the course for you to explore your own creative identity and practice through the production of a range of projects and films.

You will develop and apply your creative and practical skills through a range of projects, these include:

Music video – choose, shoot and edit your own music video

Audio foley – adding sound to a piece of film

Media Marketing

Scene recreation projects

Spanish Table Project

Responding to a set industry brief

The main assessment for the course is done through a specialist Final Project which can be tailored to your strengths and interests as a film and media practitioner.

Who is the course aimed at?

This course is for you if you enjoy being creative, you enjoy working as part of a team, and you are motivated to research and produce products yourself. It is ideal if you would like to work within the television or film industry.

Entry Requirements & Other Info

Entry Requirements

You must have a minimum of four GCSEs 9-4, including English Language or Literature. Equivalent grades in three or more vocational subjects will be accepted as an alternative.
Experiences

This course is in partnership with Screen Yorkshire and will provide you with the opportunity to explore Media from many different angles. You will get the opportunity to take part in many different talks and workshops from leading companies in the area, including Nova and Hull City Council. Within college, you will be able to use your newly-developed skills to create branding and imagery for College events, as well as showcase your work in our Creative Arts Festival.
Progression

Students who complete a qualification in this course can go on to complete a degree in an area like Media, Digital Creative Media or Digital Marketing. You may also want to undertake a higher level apprenticeship, which could be in TV, Marketing or Social Media – this course provides you with hands-on experience of television sets and production, so you’ll already have some industry work experience under your belt!
Outcomes

Students who complete a qualification in Creative Digital Media Production go on to a wide variety of jobs. These can include: Producer, Runner, Director, Journalist, PR Manager, Graphic Designer or Teacher.