Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English
Duration
Two years
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Develop practical skills and an understanding of theory and concepts relating to the industries of film, video and photography.
Cover camera technique, composition, lighting and editing/image manipulation, through to publication.
Explore the industry brief process from concept through to distribution, engaging in specific workshops in essential skill building, incorporating pre-production, camera, lighting, sound and film/video editing.
Refine your skills and extend your professional experience, while getting support to make decisions around your best next steps, including guidance through the university application process and development of your working style.
Specialise, and create materials including a portfolio that reflect you as a creative.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English (other grades will be considered on a case by case basis).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
MATHS AND ENGLISH
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster. You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Typical career paths include:
- Film Director
- Director of Photography
- Television/Film/Video Producer
- Film/Video Editor
- Lighting Technician
- Runner
- Location Manager
- Sound Technician
- Programme Researcher
- Photojournalist
- Commercial/Industrial Photographer
- Studio/Portrait Photographer
- Freelance Photographer
- Social Media Marketing and Content Creation
STUDENT BENEFITS
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRESSION ROUTES
Length: 12 months plus EPA
Progression routes: Social Media Manager, Photographer, Videographer, Graphic Designer – learn more
Progression routes: Digital Marketing Assistant, Digital Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Coordinator, Social Media Executive, Content Coordinator, Email Marketing Assistant, SEO Executive – learn more
Partners
Condense
Creative UK
Latitude
Renderman
Royal Albert Hall
UK Music
