BTEC Level 3 Creative Digital Media

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Introduction to Creative Digital Media Production

The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production at Sandy Secondary School is a two-year programme where students develop their understanding of the media industry through analysing media representations and pitching and producing media projects. Examined by Pearson, this qualification is equivalent to one A Level.

The course structure is made up of four units, of which three are mandatory and two are externally assessed. The mandatory content makes up 83% of the course, with external assessment accounting for 58%. This balance ensures students develop both theoretical understanding and practical creative skills.

Homework is set on a regular basis to strengthen learning in the classroom, and weekly intervention sessions are offered to provide students with additional support for classwork and homework, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

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Tracy Moncrieff

Curriculum Leader ICT & Vocational Lead

tmoncrieff@sandysecondaryschool.com

Assessment Components

External

Unit 1: Media Representations

Externally assessed through an on-screen examination. Focuses on understanding media production and consumption as the basis for analysing media products and their messages, meanings, and values.

Internal

Unit 4: Pre-Production Portfolio

Internally assessed coursework unit covering the tasks and procedures that ensure the successful planning of a media production project.

External

Unit 8: Responding to a Commission

Externally assessed unit testing students' ability to respond to a given scenario using their understanding of the production process for creative digital media products, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Internal

Optional Unit: Digital Media Sub-Sector

Internally assessed unit enabling students to develop an understanding of one of the creative digital media sub-sectors, building specialist knowledge and skills.

Careers and Progression

The creative digital media industry is a rapidly growing sector offering exciting career opportunities. This qualification develops the analytical, creative, and production skills that employers and universities value, providing a strong foundation for further study or direct entry into the media industry.

Students develop understanding of media production and consumption, pre-production planning, and the ability to respond to creative briefs — skills that are directly transferable to careers across the media, communications, and creative industries.

Digital Media Production
Film and Television Production
Advertising and Marketing
Journalism and Broadcasting
Web and Digital Content Creation
Creative Arts and Design

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Begin Your Creative Digital Media Journey

Ready to create, analyse, and produce digital media? Our BTEC Creative Digital Media Production programme at Sandy Secondary School combines industry-relevant skills with creative project work, preparing you for exciting careers in the media industry. Speak with Mrs T Moncrieff to discover your potential.

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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production Introduction to Creative Digital Media Production The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production at Sandy Secondary School is a two-year programme where students develop their understanding of the media industry through analysing media representations and pitching and producing media projects. Examined by Pearson, this qualification is equivalent to one A Level. The course structure is made up of four units, of which three are mandatory and two are externally assessed. The mandatory content makes up 83% of the course, with external assessment accounting for 58%. This balance ensures students develop both theoretical understanding and practical creative skills. Homework is set on a regular basis to strengthen learning in the classroom, and weekly intervention sessions are offered to provide students with additional support for classwork and homework, ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. Assessment Components Careers and Progression The creative digital media industry is a rapidly growing sector offering exciting career opportunities. This qualification develops the analytical, creative, and production skills that employers and universities value, providing a strong foundation for further study or direct entry into the media industry. Students develop understanding of media production and consumption, pre-production planning, and the ability to respond to creative briefs — skills that are directly transferable to careers across the media, communications, and creative industries.