Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Vocational Studies – Creative Digital Pathway
COURSE OVERVIEW
This one-year Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Vocational Studies provides learners with a practical introduction to creative and digital industries through a combination of essential employability skills and specialist vocational units. The qualification helps learners develop confidence, organisation, teamwork, research skills and personal progression planning while exploring creative technology and digital media disciplines.
Students will complete core units that focus on being organised and developing a personal progression plan, alongside specialist units from Art and Design, Digital Media and Information Technology. Learners will create digital content, design products, produce mood boards, develop websites, use communication technologies, create spreadsheets, design interactive presentations, develop storyboards and create digital animations.
The course is project-based and encourages creativity, problem solving and independent learning. It provides an excellent foundation for progression onto Level 2 programmes in Computing, Information Technology, Digital Media, Creative Media, Art and Design, or related vocational pathways.
You’ll need to have an interest in Digital Technologies and Computing, along with a good understanding of spoken and written English.
If English isn’t your first language, you may also be able to meet this requirement by being enrolled on an ESOL course.
You’ll also need Entry Level Mathematics qualifications, or be enrolled on Entry Level 3 or Functional Skills Maths.
Not sure if you meet the requirements? Our team can help you explore your options.
Units of work will be assessed through coursework/practical assessments.
Students who pass the course can progress onto our Level 2 Digital subjects, including Computing/IT, Media and Games.
Typical Units include:
- Core: Being Organised
- Core: Developing a Personal Progression Plan
- Art and Design: Designing a Product
- Art and Design: Creating a Mood Board
- Digital Media: Creating a Storyboard
- Digital Media: Designing an Interactive Presentation
- Digital Media: Creating an Animation
- Information Technology: Developing Digital Information Using IT
- Information Technology: Using Digital Communication Technologies
- Information Technology: Creating a Spreadsheet to Solve Problems
- Information Technology: Creating a Website
Should you require any further information on this course, you can also email Craig Taylor (Deputy Head) by emailing craig.taylor@tynecoast.ac.uk
For students aged 16-18 who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in Maths or English, these subjects will be included in your timetable along with your main course. Improving your skills in Maths and English is essential, as these qualifications open doors to further study and career opportunities.
Our teaching team will work with you to help you achieve the grades you need, building confidence in these key areas to support your future success.
All 16-18 students must study maths and/or English as part of their main study programme, there is no option to study maths and/or English on its own.
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