Education and Training

At Media Academy Cymru (MAC), BTEC courses are delivered in a relaxed, inclusive, and encouraging atmosphere. Our courses are a bespoke alternative to mainstream education for students 16-25 who are unable to access similar opportunities elsewhere, are at risk of social exclusion, and are not in education, training, or employment.

At MAC you will gain recognised qualifications in creative subjects such as Filmmaking, Game Development, Photography, and Media, while also developing social and employability skills through a sensitive support programme that focuses on individual learners and their needs.

To enrol for a Media Academy Cymru course, apply below, or get in touch with Sarah (Director of Accredited Learning) directly: sarah@mediaacademycymru.wales

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Some of our students who already access training through MAC say:

“I love the fact that our tutors are experts and teach from their first-hand experience.”

 “If it wasn’t for MAC, I would have had to put my studying on hold. I prefer being in a smaller space away from the hustle and bustle.”

 “I have learned loads at MAC and my confidence has really grown. There is always someone to talk to and everyone is really friendly. I love it here.”

BTEC Level 2 Filmmaking
Cardiff

This course is taught by experienced filmmakers, who can give you an insight to the creative industry!

On completing this course, MAC can offer a pathway to further education in partnership with Cardiff and Vale College.

BTEC Level 2
Games Design and Development Cardiff

This course will be taught by our award-winning game developer, Page!

Game Design Level 2
You will study: Create your own game for a real-life brief
During this course, you will be collaborating with an organisation that needs your game! To do this, you will spend time: researching and prototyping, creating the game and being responsible for the code, art, audio and story, launching and marketing the game.

BTEC Level 1 Film & Media
Cardiff

This course introduces basic media and filmmaking skills as a starting point for working in the film industry. You will work towards making your own short films, adverts, and media products.

You will study:

  • Writing and pitching
  • Directing and shooting film
  • On-set audio recording and podcasting
  • Designing film posters & trailers
  • Editing film
  • Animation
  • Postproduction sound
  • How to work as a team for a short film

BTEC Level 1 Media Skills & Content Creation
Barry Campus

This qualification is designed to develop practical skills. This course emphasises what learners can do rather than what they know in theory. Learners will have the opportunity to acquire and develop generic, transferable, and sector-specific skills in order to complete tasks and demonstrate a level of achievement that enables them to progress to further learning.

You will study:

  • An Introduction to photography
  • Researching and designing media products
  • Creating your own podcast
  • Producing and editing a short film
  • Creating animation
  • Producing an advertising campaign
  • Script-writing

BTEC Level 2 Photography

The Level 2 in Photography is a full time course. It introduces the key aspects of photography, image, lens, moving image, graphics and digital communication. The curriculum is designed to focus on practical skills development and how to respond to a creative brief. Participants will achieve a diploma in Art and Design Skills, equivalent to 3 GCSEs.

“I found MAC through the Prince’s Trust and joined their 12-week filmmaking course. I was looking to gain some structure in my daily life, to pick up media skills, and to explore a new creative outlet. What I actually got was all these things and more. The tutoring staff were amazing and made every effort to accommodate any needs, preferences, or just quirks! They treated me like an adult, with respect, and enabled me to feel in control of my learning and goals. It was great to be in a small setting whereas large college environments can seem inaccessible. There was a clear ethos of ‘come as you are’ and I felt able to turn up no matter what was going on at home. Thanks for having me :-)”

Young Person, 2021

“I didn’t feel like I could be myself anywhere else in education, but here I could really show my full potential and tutors really helped with that.”

“Being allowed to explore and create has given me real confidence over my time at MAC. I feel like I’ve really found a clear sense of what I want to do with my life thanks to the tutors here.”

Young People, 2020