BTEC L2 Creative Digital Media - KS4

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The Media is powerful. It is persuasive in shaping the views of society. SJB students will learn to interrogate what has become so easily consumed in the media landscape. We aim to equip the students with essential 21st century skills and knowledge–media literacy, creativity, critical thinking and employability.

Exam Board: Pearson

Qualification Level 1/2 BTEC

The Pearson BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media Production introduces students to the media industry and allows them to develop practical production skills. Learners explore different media forms, plan and create products, and respond to real briefs. The course builds creativity, technical ability and transferable skills such as teamwork, organisation and communication.

PEARSON Creative Digital Media Production Level 1/2 BTEC SpecificationBTEC Level 1/2 Media Curriculum Map 2025

 

  • How media products are made and targeted at audiences
  • Techniques and conventions across print, audio/visual and digital media
  • Practical production skills: planning, creating and editing content
  • Responding to client briefs
  • 3 components in total
  • Component 1: Exploring Media Products – internally assessed
  • Component 2: Developing Media Production Skills – internally assessed
  • Component 3: Create a Media Product in Response to a Brief – externally assessed under exam conditions
  • Components 1 & 2 are set by Pearson, marked by teachers, and moderated externally. Component 3 is set and marked by Pearson.
  • Creative and technical media production skills
  • Confidence in working to deadlines and responding to feedback
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork and communication skills

Further study: BTEC Nationals in Media, A Levels in Media Studies, Art & Design, or related Level 3 courses

Apprenticeships: Digital marketing, broadcast production, journalism, games design, graphic design, social media management

Career pathways:

  • Film and television production (camera, sound, editing, directing)
  • Radio and podcasting
  • Journalism and publishing
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Social media and digital content creation
  • Games and interactive media design
  • Graphic design, web design and animation
  • Corporate communications and public relations
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