Why Choose Btec Media Studies

2. Jobs
90% of jobs in this industry sector are filled through word of
mouth. A BTEC in Media makes sure there’s something to
talk about. For a successful career in the media industries it’s
an enormous benefit to have something that makes you
stand out from the crowd. The BTEC in Media helps learners
do this by proving they have the commitment, skills, and
practical experience to succeed. And, with a wide range of
units, courses may be tailored to the interests and
aspirations of each learner. Let’s look at how a BTEC in
Media is helping thousands of learners take an important
step towards their goals and their dreams.

3. Progression for Learners
A BTEC in Media can help you achieve your full
potential. Learners are rewarded along the way for
consistent hard work and demonstration of their
knowledge. A BTEC in Media offers active learning in a
vocational context and builds confidence, competence
and motivation in learners.

4. A Firm Foundation
The Media and Creative Media Production qualification
provides learners with a clear understanding of the
employment opportunities, job requirements, and
working practices in the media sector. Learners are
given the opportunity to start building the technical
skills and knowledge relevant to an industry (or
industries) in the media sector

5. Flexible to fit around your
curriculum
Some learners are incredibly focused, determined to
make a success of their chosen career in media. For
others, it’s not so clear cut. A BTEC is a flexible
qualification, made up of a number of units, which are
determined by the level and size being studied. These
units can be taken independently or alongside more
traditional qualifications, to suit the interests and the
aspirations of the learner. Teachers and tutors can work
together to plan and create their own resources or use
our new and improved range of support materials.

6. Engaging for everyone
Students, of all abilities, often fail to see the link between
what they learn in an academic sense and the world of work.
BTECs in Media change all that. The vocational learning style
is completely different from the more traditional routes.
Students may research their topics and present results in a
wide variety of ways other than written text. They don’t have
to work alone – group interaction can often play a part, for
example through teamwork and role-play. BTECs can engage
and enhance the performance of all learners, who recognise
that the skills they are developing are those that employers
will value. They are learning in a practical way without the
need to commit to an apprenticeship.

7. Focusing on career
aspirations
The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Certificates and
Subsidiary Diplomas in Creative Media Production focus
on specific sub-sectors of the media industries, such as
Radio Production, Games Development and
Print Production. The title of the qualification obtained
can even reflect their chosen specialism, e.g. BTEC
National Certificate in Creative Media Production
(Interactive Media).

8. Rewarding hard work and
effort
Students learn best when they can apply their own
knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to a subject. In a
subject like media, and in others, it’s often the case that
learners are already motivated, knowledgeable
and enthusiastic. It’s right that this natural energy can
be focused and rewarded. A BTEC in Media allows it to
happen. Hard work is rewarded. Assessment is ongoing,
motivating students to analyse and improve their own
performance.

9. Transferable skills
Studying for a BTEC in Media is not just an end in itself.
Learners develop media technology skills that are
applicable in a wide variety of work situations or when
studying for other qualifications, such as a
Higher National in Art and Design.

10. For More Guidance
If you want to know anything else about the course
please email or see Miss Walsh, Mrs Makda or Mrs Riley
on the following email addresses and they will arrange
a time to sit with you and go through the content of the
course.
0 Miss Walsh: jcw@range.sefton.sch.uk
0 Mrs Makda: nm@range.sefton.sch.uk
0 Mrs Plumbly: jp@range.sefton.sch.uk