MEDIA BROADCAST & PRODUCTION - EVENTS & VENUE TECHNICIAN

In the Media, Broadcast and Design T-Level you will become fully equipped to transform your creativity into career prospects. Part of the T-Level journey means completing a placement within the creative industry, alongside immersive lessons and media projects. The course teaches you the fundamentals of working in broadcast media, events and venues, and the digital media sector.

At Priory Ruskin we follow the industry specialism: Events and Venues Technician. This allows you to; attend live events as a technician, set up projects for external venues, gain hands-on experience with industry-standard lighting and audio equipment, and run extra-curricular sessions to enhance your leadership skills in project management.

We will also support you in finding your own unique specialism and getting you on the right track for you next steps, whether you go on to study at higher education, move on to an additional industry placement, or straight into employment.

YEAR 1 CONTENT

• Creative Economy and Creative Industry
• Cultural Context, Vocabulary and Audience
• Legislation, Regulation, Professionalism and Ethics
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Media Skills: Audio, Video, Print, Digital and Lighting.
• Research Skills and Media Project Methodology
• Idea Generation and Project Planning
• Collaborating and Reflecting on Media Projects

YEAR 2 CONTENT

• Meeting Client Requirements
• Production Planning and Environmental Factors
• Event Staging and Technician Skills
• Assessing and Reviewing Venue Suitability
• Selecting and Using Industry Equipment and Technology
• Evaluating Event and Production Requirements
• Engaging with Project Stakeholders

HOW AM I ASSESSED

Year one involves a 16 ½ hours Employer Set Project (ESP), made up of 6 core skills and completed over 2-3 weeks. The second assessment is a 2 ½ hours, 120-mark exam. This could include; ‘creative industry roles’, ‘graphics and VFX’, ‘copyright and data protection’, ‘inclusion and diversity’, and ‘professional development’.

Year two assessment consists of a 15 ½ hours Occupational Specialist Project (OSP). This is based on 5 performance outcomes and involves setting up equipment and technology for an event/production.

Year One Total = ESP 60% + Exam 40%

Final Grade = Year One 30% + OSP 70%

POTENTIAL CAREER LINKS

• Venue Technician
• Theatre Technician
• Stage Technician
• Lighting/ Sound/ Video Technician
• Broadcast Assistant
• Production Management Assistant
• Runner
• Social Media Assistant/Co-ordinator
• Events and Venues Technician
• Live Events Production Assistant