BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Digital Media

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School

School of Creative Arts

Campus

Quarry Hill Campus

Department

Creative Media & Digital Arts

This course gives you the opportunity to explore a wide range of creative skills within digital media production, through a series of practical projects and specialist workshops.

Contact: Andy Lunn andy.lunn@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

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CREATIVE ARTS, MEDIA PRODUCTION, LEEDS CITY COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT

INTERVIEWEE – SARAH ROBINSON – Creative Media Programme Manager (SPEAKING), SCOTT – TV & Film – School of Creative Arts, Alannah – Journalism – School of Creative Arts

Scenery – Students sat in a TV studio gallery operating the video and audio mixing equipment

Scenery – A tutor is lowering the lighting to be able to set it up correctly for use.

Scenery – A student is operating a TV camera in the studio.

Sarah Robinson – “I’m the programme manager for Level 3 creative media practice. So these are BTEC qualifications which means there are no exams, it’s purely based on the work you do in class, at home, practical based in short.”

Scenery – A group of students sat in the TV studio being filmed

Scenery – Two students in the TV studio operating cameras

Sarah Robinson – “We have 2 different specialisms, you can do television and film where you get to use this fantastic state of the art TV studio which we have as well as a wealth of other equipment we have things like DSLR cameras, tripods, booms we have all the equipment you need in order to be able to do fantastic filmin. You don’t need to buy any of your own equipment. We have all the equipment here to lend you.”

Scenery – Students in the TV gallery are operating the audio and video mixing equipment.

Scenery – A student using a computer to design a magazine

Sarah Robinson – “The Students come onto our course, they come straight from GCSE so it’s a very important part of their development the 2 years they spend with us. What we’re trying to do is not only develop those technical skills so that they are ready to move into industry or onto university when they finish with us or even and apprenticeship or traineeship but what were also trying to do is develop them as a people as well, so the way that we work particularly on television and film but also on journalism to an extent as well you work in crews. So you’re developing those team building skills, leadership skills as well, communication skills, all those kinds of skills which are really important once you get into industry.”

Scenery – A tutor is sat next to a student at a computer offering them guidance.

Scott – “I think it’s the fact of being able to progress your creativity and be able to work on very new ideas, so whether you are going to do a music video, documentary, or a short film. Them sort of projects where you just get something new, something you haven’t done before. It helps to expand your mind into something completely different and working to something that’s not the same things you have done before.”

Scenery – A wide shot of the empty TV studio

Scenery – A shot of the equipment in the TV gallery

Sarah Robinson – “We’re looking for learners who are passionate about coming into the media sector. You do have to have a passion for TV & Film or for Journalism if you want to come onto our courses and do really well. We have specialists within the posts, I am a former journalist myself and we have people who have made films themselves and edited, documentary makers, people like that to teach you, so they are people who understand the industry and what’s required.

Scenery – A tutor operating a camera in the theatre filming a music performance.

Alannah – “You get so much experience, you’re not just doing one side of journalism, you’re doing all different things. So one day you’ll be doing some magazines, the next you’ll be filming in the TV studio so it’s just great to get some experience in all kinds of journalism so then you get to decide what you go into.”

Sarah Robinson – “So if you think you are the kind of student who will thrive at Leeds City College then we really look forward to hearing from you. You can apply online via the website and if you have any further queries about the course then you can email me at sarah.robinson@leedscitycollege.ac.uk and I’ll be more than happy to help you with any queries you may have.”

Scenery – A student operating a camera with a teleprompter. End Slide – Leeds City College (School of Creative Arts) END

The Introductory Diploma in Digital Media provides an opportunity to
experience digital media production in its widest form, including video and
audio production, online and social media marketing, and design. Alongside these
new practical, digital skills you will also develop your organisational,
communication and research skills in areas that specifically interest you. You
will work in new production studios with access to industry standard, practical
resources and software.

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Who is this course for?

Anyone interested in starting out their studies in media production and looking to unlock their creative potential.

Units / Modules

  • Creating a Storyboard 
  • Producing an Advert
  • Designing an Interactive Presentation
  • Shooting a Short Film
  • Creating an Animation
  • Editing and Sharing a Media Product

Benefits / Skills

The course focuses on a wide range of practical digital media skills:

  • Video Production
  • Audio Production
  • Video & Audio Editing
  • Animation
  • Web Design
  • Online & Social Media Marketing
  • TV Studio Production

Assessment Types

Continual vocational assessment

Entry Requirements

4 x GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including English

Career Progression

This course provides the ideal platform for progression on to Level 2 programmes in Digital Media or Music.

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Course Details

Duration

1 year Full time

Study Type

Full time

Start Date

09/09/2024

Course Code

67617-01

Course Fee (16-18)

No fee

Course Fee (Adult)

£2,130 plus exam fee of £95   You may be entitled to support with fees. Click here for more info.

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A brand new course for September 2021, this Introductory Diploma will give you an insight into the world of digital media through practical project work which will help you to develop your own creativity.

School of Creative Arts
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