Film and Television Production BTEC National Diploma

This qualification is designed to provide a technical introduction to digital film and video production. Learners develop skills in areas such as single and multi-camera techniques, sound recording and film

editing.

This qualification is for post-16 learners who are looking to progress to higher or degree apprenticeships, employment or

to further education and training.

4 Mandatory modules (externally assessed)

- Film Production

- Digital Media Skills

- Responding to a Commission

- Media Enterprises

6 Optional Units

- Stop motion Animation

- Film Editing

- Storyboarding

- Sound Editing

- Scriptwriting

- Single Camera Techniques

Students will also learn the full range of Adobe Creative Cloud software and FX techniques to equip themselves with transferable computer skills for today’s ICT based employment.

Ideally 5 GCSE’s including English and Maths

Depending on the optional units taken, this qualification provides preparation for entry level roles in

the digital film and video production industry, such as:

• production runner/assistant

• post-production runner

• broadcast assistant

• animation assistant

• Games Designer

• Games Programmer

• Games Tester

• assistant to the camera crew.

If taken alongside additional Level 3 qualifications, learners could increase their professional

industry skills and competencies, and have increased responsibilities in the above job roles.

Additional qualifications could include:

• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts

• Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Art and Design

• AS/A Level Business Studies.

There are many roles in this sector where recruitment is at graduate level. The qualification carries

UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission

requirements for many relevant courses.