T Level - Media Content Creation and Production

T Level - Media (Content Creation and Production)

This new and exciting T-Level programme is specially designed for aspiring Film Makers, Directors, Media Professionals, Broadcasters, Technical Operatives and Assistants. You will develop a wide range of skills, knowledge and behaviours that are needed to have a successful career within the Media industry.

You will have access to our bespoke Greenscreen film studio with sound treated audio recording, and our podcast and post-production studio. You will also have access to a wide range of industry standard cameras, three dedicated Media suites, and highly qualified lecturers who also work in industry.

Your learning will encompass practical and theory-based sessions through employer set live briefs, project work, challenges, national and global competitions. You will gain practical experience in production planning, the differing roles of production both in front and behind the camera, audio production, broadcast, film and camera theory for a variety of outputs.

Key skills you will develop include producing and directing short films, Editing, Grading, lighting, sound and VFX for Film and TV, working as a team and self-promotion. You will learn how to research, develop, finance and pitch a product following legal regulations and health and safety requirements and will develop self-critical skills. In addition, key digital, Maths and English skills are embedded into each aspect of your work.

You will receive guest lectures from industry professionals, undertake on-site visits to Media City, film festivals and will work on live projects for local and national companies. This two-year qualification has been designed to ensure you have the key skills to meet the demands of the media sector.

This course is taught at our Rochdale campus, located in Rochdale Town Centre, Greater Manchester.

Entry Requirements

2 Year T Level Entry Requirements - 5 GCSEs at Grade 4+ including:

English - Grade 4
Maths - Grade 4

3 Year T Level Entry Requirements - 5 GCSEs at Grade 3+ including:

English - Grade 3
Maths - Grade 3

Details

To compliment your practical work you will develop a broad understanding of the Media sector:

The creative economy
The individual in the creative industries
Cultural context and vocabulary
Audience and consumer needs
Legal and regulatory requirements
Professional standards and conduct in the workplace
Equality, diversity and inclusion requirements
Research skills
Project methodology and administration
Continued professional development

A variety of assessment methods will be used to develop relevant skills in preparation for a career in the media broadcast and production sector including Individual and group projects, essays, presentations and two examinations. The qualification overall is assessed as follows:

An employer set project
Two externally set exam papers
A range of assignments, live briefs and project work

Work Experience

As part of your T-level you will undertake a minimum of 315 hours of work experience alongside your studies. Your placement can be completed with 1 or a maximum of 2 different employers. The experience will allow you to develop the necessary skills for your chosen industry and will enable you to become competent in the required career skillset to ensure you are able to begin your career with confidence.

Progression

A key feature of the T-Level is it enables you to access multiple progression pathways. The Media Content Creation T-level is equivalent to 3 A levels. Upon completion of your T-level you will be able to choose from a range of progression routes such as a Higher National Diploma in Film and TV at Hopwood Hall College & University Centre or onto other Universities, Apprenticeships or Employment.

If your employer wants to hire you during your placement you can finish your Level 3 studies as an apprentice. Upon completing your T-Level, if you want a higher apprenticeship then you are able to apply for a Level 4 apprenticeship standard. If you just want to begin working, you will be able to pursue a career as a junior in the following career pathways.

TV of Film Director/Assistant
TV or Film Producer/Assistant
Audio Visual Technician
Presenter/Broadcaster
Radio Producer
Video Editor/Videographer
Media Researcher
Studio Sound Engineer
Lighting Engineer/Technician
Sound Engineer/technician
Marketing/Advertising

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