WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED TO START THIS COURSE?

 

• Average GCSE point score of 4.5
• 4 in Maths & English
• An interest in media
• 3 year pathway: Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject at Distinction, if taken

Plus our standard LaSWAP entry requirements for Level 3 Vocational and Technical courses, which can be found here

WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?

The curriculum is crafted so that learners combine classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum of 9 weeks industry placement with an employer, ensuring learners have a real experience of the workplace and a skilled job.

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CORE CONTENT

You will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:

• 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.

OPTIONS TO SPECIALISE

In addition to the core content, you will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content.

The specialisms available in the Media, Broadcast and Production T Level are:

Content Creation and Production.

Examination and Assessment

Core and Occupational Specialism	TYPE OF ASSESSMENT	DURATION	WEIGHTING
Core Exam	Written exam	2.5 hours	60% of core / (Y12)
Employer Set Project (ESP): Working to Live Brief	Controlled assessment	Approx 17 hrs	40% of core  (Y12)
Occupational Specialism: Content Creation and Production	Synoptic project (controlled assessment)	Approx 35 hrs	70% overall  (Y13)
Work Placement	Up to two employers	Approx 315 hrs	Requirement to pass the course (Y12/13)

Overall Weighting

• Core Component (Paper + ESP): 30% of overall grade
• Occupational Specialism: 70% of overall grade

Final T Level grade is awarded as: Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*.

 

Assessment Format and Objectives

Cover A01-A03b

Identify, Explain, Apply, Evaluate, Assess

Occupational Specialism Performance Outcomes

PO1 Generate ideas for content development for different platforms

PO2 Plan the production of the required content for different platforms (including but not exclusive to moving/still image, audio and written word)

PO3 Create and deliver the required content for the chosen platforms and/or venues

(including but not exclusive to moving/still image, audio and written word), co-ordinating with others where appropriate

PO4 Evaluate the extent to which the content and plan meet objectives, taking on board feedback

FUTURE CAREERS

Studio sound engineer

TV or film sound technician

TV or film production 

TV or film director

Video editor

Broadcast engineer

TV or film producer

Radio broadcast assistant

Stagehand

Audio visual technician

Live sound engineer

Lighting technician 

TV or film assistant director

Media researcher

TV or film camera operator. 

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