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Media Production and Technology - Level 3 Triple Diploma

Summary

If you have a curiosity about how films, TV and web content is made then this course will set you on your way to understanding how they are made and allow you to produce your own. Over a two year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Television and Film Production. (editing, lighting and camera), Audio Editing, Graphics and Interactive webs. Workshops session take place in an industry standard Television studio utilising professional level film and Television production equipment, delivered by tutors that have industry experience.

During the course you will Research, Develop, Communicate, Plan, Film/Produce, Edit, Publish and Evaluate media product for Film, TV and online platforms. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in the Media Industry.

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
01 Sep 2025
University Centre
2 Years

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

The fundamentals of media that are gained on this course prepare you to progress to the level 3 media course and beyond to HE degree. Media production courses encourage a high level of communication skills, problem solving, team and independent working. Students that have studied Media Production have a wealth of transferrable skills that allow diversity in employment opportunities.

Careers options in this subject are varied and include, Directing, Editing, Camera operation, DOP, Lighting and Sound, Pre production, Researchers, Script writers, Production designers, Production assistants, Broadcast journalism,Animation, radio, multi-media.

Key information

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs grade 4 or above in English and Maths, along with the following:

  • A successful interview with a tutor
  • The ability to study independently
  • A genuine interest in the subject
  • Good communication skills
  • Hardworking approach towards the industry

Qualification obtained

Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology

Fees and funding

Students who are 18 or under pay no course fees. Read our tuition fees guide for students 19 and over.

Extra costs and equipment

Students will need: Pen, Pencil, USB (3) Drive to capture and store digital files. Cost to location visits or events would be funded by the student.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: UAL

Regulatory Body: Ofsted

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

Essential skills: English and Maths

If you achieve a grade 3 in GCSE Maths or English you will have to work towards re-sitting these subjects as part of your main study programme.

At B&FC, this won’t delay your career journey because you’re working towards these subjects at the same time as your chosen subject.

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

Field trips to local places of interest as filming locations are sometimes used to embrace learning outside of the classroom environment. Trips to local film festivals and media event.

How will I learn?

This fulltime course is delivered in workshops that encourage practical application of skills developed. Students will work in group production tasks and also autonomously.

Expert tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.

The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

How will I be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

Students work on a variety of practical assignments that reflect television industry practice. Assessment is through a range of written work (essays, reports, production folders, scripts and treatments), analysis of existing texts, presentations and practical projects (planning, production and post-production). Teaching is via lectures, workshops, seminars and class lessons via workbooks.