Level 1/2 BTEC in Creative Media

The Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Media allows learners to gain experience and skills in a wide range of industry fields. If you are committed to further study/a career in media production, then this is the course for you. The syllabus offers a wide variety of units ranging from pre-production, production and post¬production techniques in TV and video, print and digital media. Creativity and imagination is key, whilst good drawing and computer skills are also important in realising your production ideas. You will need a desire to experiment with ideas and develop your skills, as well as commitment and perseverance. This is a Level 2 course, which is equivalent to 4 GCSE’s. It consists of 4 core units plus 4 or more specialist units.

Career Prospects

This qualification will help learners to enter higher level courses e.g. Extended Diploma and Degree courses and prepare them for employment in the field of Media.

Entry Requirements

2 GCSEs at Grade C or above

Course Costs

Range of stationary, e.g. A4 Folders, writing materials – approx £20. Memory stick approx. £10 Printing/photocopying costs Students will also be expected to attend various educational visits

Course Units

Research for Creative Media Production Communication Techniques for Creative Media Production Media Audiences and Products The Creative Media Sector

Specialist Units

Specialist units cover a range of Media production specialisms, such as: Video Production 2D Digital Art for Computer Games Creative Media Production Project Writing for the Creative Media