Why study BTEC Digital Creative Media?

Creative Media Production is a two-year course which provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of creative digital media products. You will develop an understanding of the media industry through analysing media representations and pitching and producing media projects and learn skills such as how to work collaboratively in a work place – a key skill in this industry.

The course is designed for those who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the Media Industries. If you want to continue with Media Studies in higher education, you will find a great number of degrees and other similar courses available. If you are dedicated and hardworking, your academic and vocational experience could lead you into a career in broadcasting, film, radio, advertising, marketing, music production, multimedia production or journalism.
What will I study during the course duration?
The BTEC is both examination and coursework based with four units designed to cover a wide range of academic and vocational skills. You will research and analyse the language of Media with a strong focus on media key concepts. This knowledge constructs your pre production planning for a professionally filmed final production in year two. You will learn industry-standard editing techniques and research the development of a genre which will form the basis of your final script. The course acts as a thorough introduction to the most important aspects of the media and the various related career opportunities.
How will I be assessed?
The BTEC has two units which are examination based (Unit 1 & Unit 8) and two units which are internally assessed (Unit 4 & Unit 10). Each unit is given a credit value depending on the guided learning hours. At the start of each internally assessed unit you will receive an assignment brief detailing the tasks and criteria to be met. At the end of these units you will be given a grade of pass, merit or distinction with written feedback.
Career opportunities and Future study
The course is designed for those who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the media Industries. If you want to continue with Media Studies in higher education, you will find a great number of degrees and other similar courses available. If you are dedicated and hardworking, your academic and vocational experience could lead you into a career in
- Broadcasting
- Film
- Radio
- Advertising
- Marketing
- Music production
- Multimedia production
- Journalism