Course Overview

Who is the course for?
Students with an interest in bringing creativity to life through digital story-telling, connecting with audiences in dynamic ways with a focus on developing an exciting career within this booming industry.

What makes this course special?
The T Level course in Media and Content Creation is your journey to becoming a media creator. It also empowers you to study a wider range of media focussed topics equipping you with the skills to work in the industry.

This two-year qualification has been designed to ensure you have a vast range of skills to meet the demands of the media and business sector. This is a new and exciting programme and is designed for those who have a keen interest in story-telling through graphic design, animation, photography, podcasting, film, radio for a variety of digital platforms including YouTube and TikTok.

The course looks at the creative industries, production techniques and potential careers in this fast-paced exciting industry with key practical skills defined by employers.

What is involved?

Topicsinclude:
Video, Podcasting and Film Production • Digital Design using Adobe Creative Cloud • Graphic Design • Animation • Analysing and understanding media products and audiences • Understanding the creative industries and roles • Media production techniques • Research methods • Studio and multi-camera filming • Working collaboratively on projects • Working with clients making live projects • Reflective practice.

As part of this course you are also encouraged to specialise in areas of production that interest you, in both internal and external projects, through your work placement and specialist facilities on campus. As part of this programme you will have regular access to the McMillan Theatre, TV studio and editing suites and be taught by experienced tutors.

Assessment Methods

Assessments are conducted using a wide variety of methods enabling you to showcase your practical skills and understanding of the subject area. You will be assessed through written and practical examinations, employer projects, group work, presentations and analysis. This could involve technology projects, individual research, group work, project work and performance support. On successful completion of the course, you will receive a qualification equivalent to three A Levels. The practical assessments have been developed in accordance with the needs of employers and our local industry in order to provide the best opportunity for progression. As part of this programme you will also gain extensive occupational experience on an external industry placement in conjunction with a local employer. An industry placement is a core component of the T Level offering as it represents 20% of the overall programme. Achievement of the industry placement and working with an appropriate employer for the requisite hours is essential for achievement and awarding of the final qualification. During the industry placement, you need to complete between 315 and 420 hours across the two years, which will fit around your in-class studies.

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you will be equipped with the skills required to apply at junior level in media production roles. You could also study a Higher or Degree Level Apprenticeship, or higher-level technical qualification. T Levels provide you with UCAS points that count towards degree-level entry requirements if you would like to progress to study a university level course at University Centre Somerset.