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Subject Title: BTEC First Certificate in Media
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Lead Teacher: Mr M Stradling
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Examining Body: Edexcel
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Level: GCSE A-C (equivalent)
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Why should I study this subject?
A subject that is the equivalent of two GCSE’s and is a nationally recognised vocational qualification designed to provide students with a choice of routes into further education or employment. It is made up of three Units of work based around Photography Techniques, Video Production and Research for Media Production.
The qualification will appeal if you:
· Enjoy studying a subject that is relevant to your life and experiences.
· Have a keen interest in the media industry and want know how it operates.
· Want to find out more about media through personal investigation.
· Want to study a course that is active and enjoyable.
· Want to move to a related career or further education.
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What use will a qualification in this subject be to me when I leave school?
Students who undertake this course will:
· Gain an understanding of media.
· Investigate the part people play in media production.
· Have the opportunity to apply learning in a practical and realistic way.
· Follow a programme of study that enables progression to further courses and employment in the media industry.
· Develop ’Key Skills’ which are highly valued by employers and further education.
· Gain confidence by developing independent learning skills.
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How will this subject be taught and what will be expected from me?
The course will be taught in three equal parts covering each specific unit in detail. Students will have the opportunity to be proactive in their learning and will be expected to develop independent learning skills with guidance from the teacher. All units of work will taught with the expectation that students will develop their own individual coursework portfolios through investigation and practical scenarios.
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How will the work be marked and assessed?
The BTEC First Certificate is awarded two equivalent GCSE grades. The grades will be a summary of results for each of the units of work reported as Distinction, Merit and Pass.
Assessments:
Assessment will be through 100% coursework completion. This coursework will be completed during timetabled lessons at school or can be completed outside school through using Raincliffe School’s Virtual Learning Environment.
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