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Sir John Lawes School
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate
in Creative Digital Media Production
Board: Pearson (UFX35)
INTRODUCTION
This is a Level 3 qualification with UCAS points equivalent to one A Level.
BTEC courses are long established and very well recognised in both higher education and industry. They
are vocational style courses with a strong emphasis on practical learning and project production work.
Some students enter industry on completion of the course, whilst the majority move to undergraduate
courses at reputable universities including Bournemouth.
BTEC courses at Level 3 are demanding both academically and in respect of personal and team
management skills. High standards of organisation and professionalism are expected and required.
This is an exciting and stimulating course that gives students who are interested in the media the
opportunity to study the media in-depth and at a high level along with exciting accompanying practical
opportunities.
Unlike the Extended Diploma this course is equivalent to a single A Level allowing it to be sat alongside
other A Level options (excluding Media Studies).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
We would expect you to achieve a grade 4 or above in GCSE Media or Film Studies or grade 4 or
above in GCSE English (if Media or Film have not previously been studied). All students must
have an APS of 3.83 or above if combined with other BTEC courses or an APS of 4.5 or above if
combined with A levels.
COURSE CONTENT
The main focus is on television, video and film production techniques and practice, as well as some
emphasis on print based techniques. This also encompasses studying the media industries, project
management and specific technical training in software, lighting, sound, camera, directing, producing and a
wide range of other disciplines.
Students will be required to work closely in highly organised production teams on a range of different
projects that will include a major film production.
