What Is the Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Creative Media?

The Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Creative Media is a 540 guided learning hour (GLH) qualification. Pearson describes it as equivalent in size to 1.5 International A Levels. Its purpose is to supports a one-year full-time creative programme or study alongside another complementary or contrasting subject.

Mandatory assessment units

Learners complete A1: Skills Development, A2: Responding to a Brief and A3: Creative Project. Pearson’s Issue 5 specification sets the unit order, GLH and assessment conditions. Learners must meet the requirements for the mandatory assessment units to achieve the qualification.

The A2: Responding to a Brief unit is a Pearson Set Assignment (PSA): Pearson sets the task and the centre assesses the work. Other units use internally set assessments. Follow the unit’s own instructions when planning the teaching and assessment sequence.

Plan from the specification

Compare this size with the Diploma and return to the full Creative Media overview. For official requirements, use Pearson’s Issue 5 specification and the current qualification page.