BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice

Unleash your creativity and work towards a future in the media industry with the BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice.

This exciting, hands-on course is designed for aspiring film-makers, designers, animators, and content creators, offering a perfect blend of practical skills and creative exploration. You will work on real-world projects, learning skills in filming, video editing, motion graphics, and audio recording/editing. You will develop a professional portfolio, preparing you for higher education or a career in the creative industries.

Whether you dream of directing films, documentaries or generating social media content, this course equips you with the tools and confidence to turn your ideas into reality.

• Level 3 courses are usually 2 years in length.
• You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) to study at this level.
• If you have a level 2 qualification in the subject you want to study  and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) you can study at this level.
• Entry requirements for Level 3 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.

If you have any examples of your creative work please bring these to the informal discussion. You'll receive an invite to this after you've made your application. (this could be a sketchbook, photography work, iPad/tablet illustrations or animations, etc.)

If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.

Student are assessed through creative responses to a range of assignment briefs and activities, building towards unit portfolios.

There are no formal exams on this qualification.