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BTEC Extended Certificate Media (Level 2)

Overview

This course is suitable for school leavers who have an interest in Film and TV, Music and how the Media industry operates.

Am I Ready?

3 GCSEs at grade D/3or above.

Course Details

Over the course you will cover a range of topics that include, but are not limited to, film production, film editing, sound design, photography and pre-production materials. This will include using a range of equipment from shooting with Panasonic GH5’s in 4k, a variety of lighting and sound equipment as well as use of the MAC suites that are equipped with the most recent adobe updates. The software you will use will include Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop with access to a range of others.

Assessment

The course is assessed throughout the year with a series of projects and portfolio work produced independently or as part of a team. Your individual contribution will be graded across the 5 learning outcomes as set out by the course provider.

Fees & Funding

Sixteen / Eighteen

Full Time Further Education courses are free to school leavers and those who are under 19 on 31 August of the year they start their course. Exam resit fees may apply as applicable.

Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government.

Low Income / Unemployed Seeking Work

Students that are unemployed and currently seeking work, or on a low income of up to £25,750 per annum may be able to enrol to a course at Level 2 or below free of charge. This is a government initiative and the course offer is subject to change. Grantham College reserves the right to offer a substitute course if the qualification advertised is not funded by the government. This does not affect your rights under Consumer Law.

* Courses listed as free under the course details are free (material costs may apply as shown in the additional information section).

Your Next Steps

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production.

Course Details
Code: FGA05271 Type: Full Time Dates: 3 September 2026
Costs: See “Fees & Funding” Entry Requirements: See “Am I Ready?”
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