Media Technician Tlevel

Start Date
Level
3
Course Course
P00697
Area
Media, Photography & Journalism
Campus
Hillsborough Campus

About this Course

If you’re interested in film, camera work, and exploring your creative potential, a T Level in Media, Broadcast, and Production could be the perfect choice for your future. This course provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to start an exciting career in the media industry. You’ll learn the latest techniques in planning, filming, editing, and publishing professional media content, as well as how to tackle real-world challenges faced by media professionals.

Key Units

T Levels are an exciting new qualification that blend classroom theory with practical learning to prepare you for a skilled career. They consist of two main components: the **Technical Qualification (TQ)** and an **industry placement**. The TQ forms the substantial classroom-based part of the course, where you’ll spend two years gaining the core knowledge needed for the media, broadcast, and production sector. Alongside this, you’ll develop hands-on, occupationally specific skills to prepare you for employment in roles such as film production, camera work, or media content creation. The course also includes an **industry placement** of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days) with a real employer, giving you valuable experience and insight into the workplace.


The core component provides a broad understanding of the creative industry and covers the following topics:
  • The creative economy
  • The individual in the creative industries
  • Cultural context and vocabulary
  • Audience
  • Legislation/regulations
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Research skills
  • Project methodology and administration
  • Continued professional development.
  • The core component will be assessed by one exam and an employer set project
  • Planning, preparing, sourcing and generating media assets
  • Assembling, editing and finalising media assets
  • Preparing, packaging and delivering media assets
  • Preserving media assets for future use/versioning

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English, Maths, and a Science subject. 

Assessment

The core component will be assessed by one exam and an employer set project

Where does this Lead

University level study including qualifications offered by us with UC Sheffield

Future Opportunities

  • Junior Broadcast Systems Operator (TV/Radio)
  • Junior Production Assistant (Camera)
  • Junior Broadcast Assistant
  • Outside Broadcast Operation assistant

Tell Me More

Will the course suit me?
This course is ideal for creative individuals who are passionate about storytelling and media production. You should have an interest in working behind the scenes in TV and film.

Staff and Facilities
At The Sheffield College, you will learn from experienced professionals in the field of media production. The college provides access to industry-standard equipment and facilities, including editing suites and production studios.
Course Enrichment

Students have the opportunity to participate in workshops, industry visits, and guest speaker events to enhance their learning experience and networking opportunities.

Extra Costs

Students may incur additional costs for essential materials and software licenses, estimated at approximately £50-£100 per year. A high-quality camera or laptop for practical assignments may also be necessary, with prices ranging from £500 to £1,200 depending on specifications.

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