During this two-year course, you will delve into various aspects of media, broadcast, and production, gaining hands-on experience and theoretical understanding. From learning about media production techniques to exploring the role of digital media in contemporary society, this course covers a wide range of topics to prepare you for a successful career in the industry.
Students 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 contexts and media language
- Audiences
- Legislation and regulation
- Professionalism and ethics
- Equality, diversity and inclusions
- Research skills
- Project methodology and administration
You'll then specialise in content creation and production, giving you the skills you need to builld your future career.
Specialist components include:
- Generate ideas for content development for different platforms
- Plan the production of the required content for different platforms (including but not exclusive to moving image, audio and written word)
- Create and deliver the required content for the chosen platforms and/or venues (including but not exclusive to moving image, audio and written word) co-ordinating with others where appropriate
- Evaluate the extent to which the content and plan meet objectives taking on board feedback.
As part of the T Level, you will complete an industry placement, giving you valuable, hands-on experience within the world of media, broadcast and production, that will set you apart from the crowd.
Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 4-9, inlcuding maths or English.
OR
Relevant Level 2 qualification and maths or English at grade 4 or above.
Two written examinations, an employer-set project and synoptic assignments. Every student must also complete and pass their placement in order to achieve the qualification.
Students are required to complete and pass all components to achieve their qualification.
A key component of this course is an extended work experience placement, totalling 45 days over the two year programme. Wirral Met have excellent links with employers within the media, broadcast and production sector and will work with you to find the right placement for you.
Students who achieve this qualification can progress either on to university, a higher level apprenticeship, or enter into the following job roles within the media industry depending on the specialism you choose when completing the course:
- Prodcution assistant
- Director
- Video editor
- Producer
- Media researcher
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If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 23/24.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form
