Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English
Duration
Two years
Qualification
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Develop your skills and understanding of concepts within the film, video and photography industries.
Study film-making from concept through to distribution, including pre-production, camera, lighting, sound and film/video editing.
Develop your photography skills in planning, camera technique, composition, lighting, editing and image manipulation and publication.
Work with live briefs and engage with industry professional guest speakers to build your knowledge and develop a creative network.
Gain experience through project work within your course and the wider industry.
Create self-promotional materials including a CV, logo, portfolio and website, which develop your personal progression.
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).
GOLIVE - SKILLS FOR WORK, SKILLS FOR LIFE
GoLive is a core part of your study programme, developing your wider skills for work and life. We help you to reach your potential and find your path to the next big step, be that a degree, further training or the world of work.
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
Go onto a creative degree. Finishing both years of the course can generate up to 168 UCAS points, or the equivalent of three A* grades at A Level. Alternatively, go straight into full-time or freelance work in this exciting industry.
Careers open to you include Photographer or Videographer in fashion, music, marketing, art and more, Filmmaker, Content Creator and more.
Fees and Funding
Manchester 16-18*
FREE
Manchester 19+*
£0 – £4,670
All other campuses 16–18*
FREE
All other campuses 19+
£0 – £4,670