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Creative Digital Media Production (Film & Television) (Level 3 Extended Diploma National Extended Diploma)

Pearson BTEC
Media, Multimedia & Journalism

Course Overview

This course is focused on the skills and expertise needed to work in various aspects of the film and television industries This course is designed to help students become proficient in a range media disciplines and afford them an opportunity to specialise at the end of the second year. It will prepare students for work in most aspects of the media industry. Students work on live client briefs as part of an in-house production company. This course is valued by employers, as successful students possess practical experience and a qualification equivalent to 3 ‘A’ Levels. All applicants will be interviewed before selection and should have some portfolio evidence of an interest in media related matters. Applicants may also be required to demonstrate basic practical and academic skills in a portfolio. The course is 75% coursework with four external exams, one at the end of each semester over two years.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 Years
  • Campus
    Strand Road

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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production (Film & Television)
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
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Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Responding to a Commission
  • Working in the Creative Media Industry
  • Digital Media Skills
  • Pre Production Portfolio
  • Media Campaigns
  • Media Representations
  • Multi Camera Techniques
  • Film Editing
  • Ad Production
  • Film Production
  • (Optional) : Film Editing
  • (Optional) : Sound Recording
  • (Optional) : Ad Production
  • (Optional) : Film Production Fiction
  • (Optional) : Film Production Factual
  • (Optional) : Multi Camera Techniques
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include English. Interview also required.

ROI Requirements

4 OLCs (Grade O5 or above) to include English; OR Leaving Cert Applied - Merit. Interview also required

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Work Placement

Although work experience is not part of the course, students have the opportunity to work on ‘live’ client briefs to ensure they are working to professional standards.

What's Next?

Further Study

This qualification can be used to gain employment in the media profession or to facilitate entry to higher-level courses.

Career Prospects

Cameraperson, Editor, Director, Producer, Film Maker, Sound Technician

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Meet our students

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    We represented Ireland at the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, and one of our proudest moments was when we received a guard of honour from NWRC staff and students when we returned to the College to host a Q&A masterclass on Sport Psychology.
    Chloe and Judith MacCombe (Sport)
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    I have always enjoyed Engineering and Computer Science. My course at NWRC has helped me secure a place at Queens University.
    Joycie Rajan

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