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Students can bring their own interests and ideas into the work they do.\u003Cbr>• CMP allows them to learn broadly about different audiences and types of media including games, websites, apps, magazines, film and television. |\n| What do teachers like about the content and teaching? |  |\n| • Class field trips to analyse User Interface designs used by high street stores.\u003Cbr>• Discussing how companies like Instagram and Facebook store data and manage privacy. | • Teachers can teach the technical skills practically in response to vocational client briefs.\u003Cbr>• Less teaching of theory and much more time dedicated to demonstrations and class\u003Cbr>experimentation with software and production techniques. |\n| What kind of students would benefit from taking both qualifications? |  |\n| • Taking DIT and Creative Media Production together would suit students looking for a career in app design, web design, video game design, digital advertising, and more.\u003Cbr>• The technical skills gained in DIT gives an edge to students going into creative careers while Creative Media Production helps those in highly technical roles use their creative thinking skills to innovate in their work.\u003Cbr>• Knowledge of analytics, performance, and technical elements will help students improve their creative output.\u003Cbr>• The combined qualifications offer useful skills for freelancers or those with roles in SMEs. |  |\n\nFind out more about the BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology  \n[quals.pearson.com/compareDIT](quals.pearson.com/compareDIT)  \nFind out more about the BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media Production  \n[quals.pearson.com/compareCMP](quals.pearson.com/compareCMP)  \nIf you no longer wish to receive this information, please opt out here  \n[pearson.com/uk/dmoptout](pearson.com/uk/dmoptout)  \nPage 2 of 2 Version 1.0 • BTEC Marketing • 11/11/2019 • DCL1: Public","cbCairvu0YTNvs1E","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairvu0YTNvs1E","pdf",203429,"English","# Qualification overview\n## Digital Information Technology (DIT)\n## Creative Media Production (CMP)\n# Learner fit and student benefits\n## Recommended learner profiles\n## What teachers like about teaching\n# Combining both qualifications\n## Career pathways and added value","[{\"question\":\"What are the two BTEC Tech Award options for KS4 learners?\",\"answer\":\"The document presents two practical digital qualifications: BTEC Tech Award in Digital Information Technology (DIT) and BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media Production (CMP).\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of learners is DIT recommended for?\",\"answer\":\"DIT is recommended for learners wanting a career in IT and a broad taste of digital skills, as well as a stepping stone to roles such as IT Project Management, Technical Support, and Cyber Security.\"},{\"question\":\"What benefits do students get from CMP and from combining both qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"CMP benefits hands-on learners who want to “make” and may have a creative instinct tied to Art or D\\u0026T, covering media types like games, websites, apps, magazines, film, and television. 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