BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate – Edexcel 

This BTEC National Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level. You will gain an understanding of how media products are constructed to create meaning through theory, the technical skills and techniques used to construct film products, and learn how to analyse media texts. You will also practice practical film based techniques such as pre-production planning and construction skills including project management, camera work, and editing techniques.  

• Media Representations  

• Responding to a Commission 

• Pre Production Portfolio  

• Film Production (Fiction) 

Assessment 

58% Exam/Set Task 

42% Coursework  

Where Next 

You could progress to university or gain employment. Careers could include film director, 

producer or camera operator. 

More Information 

For more information about this course please see the specification below or contact the Sixth Form team.