Media: Content Creation and Media Production Level 3 T level (FMED)

T Levels are courses for 16 to 18 year olds that are studied at the same level as A Levels. They are for young people who prefer a more technical education when they come to College, rather than following a purely academic pathway, or a work-based apprenticeship. They are a two-year programme that combine classroom theory, practical learning and a minimum of 45 days industry placement with an employer.

During the two-year programme, you will learn the core knowledge that underpins each industry and will also develop occupationally specific skills that will allow you to enter skilled employment within a specific occupation.

This two-year course has been developed in collaboration with a number of established employers, practitioners and providers from across the sector to advance the technical qualification that will underpin the media, broadcast and production skills you will gain and develop. The input from employers is vital to ensuring the technical qualification reflects the needs required within the sector.

The course gives you the opportunity to learn core principles of the media industry and essential theories, alongside developing your professional and technical skills. This will be balanced with practical work in our studios and creative classrooms to build further technical skills. You will get the chance to work in two forms of media including, but not limited to, moving/still image, audio and written word. This will allow you to specialise in your area of interest within the Content Creation and Media Production sector and study topics such as:

You will specialise in:

• Generate ideas for content development for different platforms
• Plan the production of the required content for different platforms (including but not exclusive to moving/still image, audio and written word).
• 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) coordinating with others where appropriate
• Evaluate the extent to which the content and plan meet objectives taking on board feedback.

The industrial placement is a fantastic part of the course where you will spend the equivalent of 315 hours over the 2 years working alongside industry professionals in the areas you are considering for future careers. The College has employers who fully support T Levels and have committed to providing placements; we will support you throughout this entire process.

This course ensures you can rival all students with a unique blend of both academic and industry experience and a work placement giving you the real-world skills you require for future employment.

This specialist course will also allow you to develop literacy and numeracy skills, as well as a number of transferable skills in communication (working with peers, clients and customers) and undertake research and live project development work.

Topics you will study include:

• The creative economy; exploring the different roles within the industry
• The individual in the creative industries: exploring the skills required in the industry
• Cultural context and media language: Understanding the influence of different social, political, technological and economic factors on culture and creativity.
• Audience and consumer needs: Understanding audience and consumer needs and interests
• Legislation and regulation requirements: Legal and regulatory requirements relating to – employment law
• Professionalism and ethics: An understanding of professional standards and conduct in the workplace
• Equality, diversity and inclusion requirements: An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion requirements. 
• Research skills: Reliability and accuracy of sources, including an understanding of how to plan research
• Project methodology and administration: Awareness of different project tools to manage projects including digital tools.

You will be assessed by undertaking two formal exams in the first year, as well as an employer set project (practical). Year 2 is assessed via a practical occupational set project and industry practice.

In addition, you must complete an industry placement, lasting a minimum of 315 hours.

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including GCSE English and Maths
• A genuine enthusiasm for media production
• You must be aged between 16-18 years old

You can progress onto university, employment and/or higher apprenticeships following successful completion this course.