Entry Requirements

Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths. GCSE Drama at grade 4 or above (if taken).

Learning Outcomes

The T Level Technical Qualification in Media, Broadcast and Production is the main classroom-based element of the T Level. Students will learn using a curriculum that has been shaped by industry experts. During the two-year programme, students will acquire the core knowledge that underpins each industry. They will develop occupationally specific skills that will allow them to enter skilled employment within a specific occupation.

Objective

The T-Level Production Arts is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to access and progress to drama school, degree-level study or employment in the performing arts. At the end of the Technical Qualification, students are expected to demonstrate threshold competence, meaning that they have gained the core knowledge and skills related to Media, Broadcast and Production and are well placed to develop full occupational competence with additional development and support once in employment in the Media, Broadcast and Production sector

Assessment

All assessments are externally set and marked by the awarding body Pearson.
The Core Component is assessed through written examination; the Employer Set Project (ESP) both are graded A*-E.
The Occupational Specialism (OS) components are graded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Unclassified.

The overall grading is on a scale of Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction* or Unclassified. The overall grade is awarded by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IfATE).

Progression

Students could progress to relevant Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes or degree programmes. Students must check the entry requirements for each degree programme with the relevant higher education provider as some Universities currently do not accept T-Levels.

Career Progression

Students undertaking this Technical Qualification will be 16–19 years old and in full-time education.
The typical student has:

• a clear idea about the industry sector in which they wish to pursue a career
• an idea of the type of job role they would like to explore as a career.

This Technical Qualification aligns to the Level 3 Apprenticeships Creative Venue Technician and Live Event Technician (Events and Venues Technician).

The qualification supports progression to entry-level job opportunities in Media, Broadcast and Production.

Alternatively, students could progress to Level 3 apprenticeships such as those mentioned above to develop and gain certification of full occupational competence, or they could progress to higher-level Apprenticeships. such as the Level 4 Post production Technical Operator, Assistant Technical Director (visual effects), Media Production Co-Ordinator and Assistant Recording Technician depending on their skills or experience.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop.
It is essential production students see as much theatre as they can. Therefore we arrange regular trips to the theatres across the county to see a variety of work produced. Termly outings include a range of theatre shows, professional workshops and workplace related activities.

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