Four GCSEs grade C or above or equivalent preferably in relevant creative subjects. Entry is subject to a successful interview with the course co-ordinator.

As all units are internally assessed, they allow learners to use large-scale projects, workshops and completing assignments as the basis for generating evidence for assessment. Learners must complete all two assessment units and achieve a Pass grade or above in each assessment criterion. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National 540 Diploma in Creative Media Practice is graded using an overall qualification grading of P to D*, attracting UCAS points in the same way as A level grades.

If learners complete this qualification in a year, they may progress to further learning at Level 3, for example another Diploma with 540 GLH in a complementary sector or the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice. If taken as part of a programme of study that includes other BTEC Nationals or A levels, it supports progression to Higher Education. It also supports progression to an apprenticeship in the creative media sector or to a further year of study at Level 3.

To deepen and refine students’ skills over time, this course has been designed to ensure exposure to teaching and learning approaches that challenge learners. This is supported by the five mandatory areas of content, which are common to both modules and which are developed to give learners valuable transferable skills. The five content areas are:

informing ideas

problem solving

technical skills

professional practice

communication

This qualification has been designed to enable and encourage multidisciplinary practice and integration of all the relevant skills that learners want to develop.