Overview
The BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media Production provides students with an introduction to the exciting vocation of Graphic Design. It focusses primarily on, print based media and will immerse participants in creative digital design. The course will be delivered in a purpose-built C.A.D. classroom and will utilize the Adobe Creative Software (Photoshop, InDesign, Fireworks & Illustrator). The course is structured around the completion of units of work and is entirely coursework based.
Entry requirements
This course is ideal for those who have studied Creative & Media in years 10 & 11. However, anyone who has achieved at least 5 GCSE’s and has an interest in graphics and creative media would benefit from this course.
Course Overview
This course provides a good mix of practical and theoretical work. Subjects studied range from the production and manipulation of graphics using computer software to understanding the roles of employees within the industry.
| Year | Unit | Title | Detail |
| 12 | 1 | Pre-Production Techniques for the Creative Media Industries |
This unit will develop learners’ understanding of and skills in pre-production. The unit covers planning and resourcing requirements for production and post-production, how to locate resources and how to organise their deployment. Learners will also develop their understanding of health, safety and legal issues in relation to pre-production. |
| 3 | Research Techniques for the Creative Media Industries |
The aim of this unit is to develop understanding of and skills in research relevant to creative media production. Learners will present their findings in both written and oral forms and will learn how to cite and reference their sources. |
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| 51 | Page Layout and Design | This unit aims to develop learners’ skills in designing and producing page layouts for both print-based and digital products using design software. Learners will cover editing, sourcing and preparation of materials, and how to design a page effectively. |
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| 13 | 2 | Communication Skills for Creative Media Production |
The aim of this unit is to ensure that learners are able to communicate effectively in creative media production contexts in writing and orally. |
| 11 | Understanding the PrintBased Media Industries | The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the organisational structures and job roles within the print-based media industries, and to enable them to prepare personal career development material. |
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| 57 | Photography and Photographic Practice |
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge of, and practical skills in, photography. Learners will investigate different areas of photography, such as promotional, advertising and photojournalism, and produce and reflect on their own practical examples of photographic work. |
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| 54 | Digital Graphics for Print | The aim of this unit is to give learners the knowledge and skills needed to produce, process, control and manipulate digital graphics used for a range of print, interactive and moving image media. |
Progression
In terms of progression, the course has a vocational bias and prepares students for working in the creative media sector, or combined with other qualifications would support progression towards higher level courses in Graphic Design, Illustration and other digital media qualifications.