International BTEC Creative Media | Pre-University | Jerudong International School | Brunei

Principal Mr Nicholas Sheehan in the JIS Podcast Studio with Sixth Form students

International BTEC Creative Media offers a unique opportunity to study a range of disciplines in a hands-on fashion. This course promises to develop independent, vocationally aware learners designed around holistic, explorative and integrated creative teaching approaches that are conducive to deep learning and skills development.

Students will engage in the in-depth study of a range of media products and their links to industry and the world of work. It encompasses two modules: Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills and Advancing Creative Practice.

The course revolves around a series of industry briefs and you will respond in a variety of creative ways. These include filmmaking, sound recording, publishing and web design. Each stage of the course will take into account our context here in Brunei and utilise the many resources at our disposal.

International BTEC Creative Media provides a good foundation for a range of degree courses including Media and Film Studies, Radio Production, Journalism, Marketing, Advertising, Graphic Design, Sound Engineering, Web Design and Business Studies. Due to its vocational nature, it also places you in a good position to find work or work experience in any of the aforementioned fields.

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Course Requirements

A media student should have an interest in the contemporary media landscape, be creative and possess good technical skills. This course will require you to engage with a range of vocational tasks.

A Grade 5 in English Language or Literature (or equivalent) is preferable. GCSE Media Studies is not required.

International BTECs are high quality, career focussed qualifications grounded in the real work of work. This means that International BTEC learners develop and apply knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers and universities are looking for. An International BTEC is:

100% assessed by coursework
Is equivalent to 3 A-Levels
Is widely accepted by universities across the world
Is designed to help students enter the world of work
Provides the opportunity to work with industry experts in Brunei

Course Assessment

A key feature of this course is that it is 100% internally assessed and verified by staff here at JIS. Underpinning both years are the principles of informing ideas, problem solving, technical skills, professional practice and communication.

Each year there are three assessment units:

Year 12

A1: Skills Development
A2: Responding to a Brief (supplied by the exam board)
A3: Creative Project

Year 13

B1: Personal Progression
B2: Personal Investigation
B3: Creative Industry Response

Graphic showing the course assessment for the International BTEC Creative Media

pastoral care in years 12 and 13

Pastoral Care

The pastoral system in Years 12 and 13 is designed to offer students a healthy blend of friendly support and professional guidance. Students benefit from daily contact with a tutor who provides a challenging, fulfilling and productive environment, working closely with the Head of Senior School, Pastoral Director and Head of Years 12 & 13 as well as the Housemasters and Housemistresses.

JIS operates a ‘vertical’ House system, which allows students to make supportive friendships across a range of age groups. As senior members of the school, Years 12 and 13 students have greater freedom and privileges as well as more relaxed relationships with teaching staff. Independence is encouraged and students are expected to respond constructively to the trust placed in them.

Students have the opportunity to develop leadership and communication skills by becoming a House Captain or through various initiatives such as the school’s ‘Be a JIS Hero Leadership programme. JIS also offers a structured and highly professional Higher Education and Careers Service, delivered through tutor groups and a team of specialist counsellors, as well as assemblies, PSHE (personal, social, health and economic education), one-to-one appointments and interviews.

higher education provision

Higher Education Provision

Students at Jerudong International School have excellent prospects of attending the very best educational institutions in the world. The school has a dedicated Higher Education (HE) team, with specialist counsellors (in Law, Engineering and Medicine) offering their valuable insight and experience to guide students throughout their university application journey .

Our expert team consists of experienced counsellors specialising in applications to universities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. It also provides bespoke assistance for students applying to the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Ivy League institutions.

JIS Brunei also runs a series of events such as Careers Carousels, University Fairs, Guest Lectures and Higher Education Evenings, which offer students the opportunity to connect with visiting universities and take inspiration from illustrious guest speakers.

Students who wish to apply to university in the USA are required to have taken the SAT ot the ACTs. JIS Brunei is an accredited exam centre for both the SAT and ACTs, and runs courses during vacation time to prepare students for the test.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Co-Curricular Activities

There are over 300 activity options on offer to our Pre-University students. They range from Borneo Project to Debating to Diving, from Model United Nations to Masterchef, from Fencing to Eco-JIS, from Chinese to Chemistry Club, and from Food to Fitness Training - there is something for everyone. The Gold International Award (Duke of Edinburgh) is a well established and popular young leadership course.

Our school is all about developing the whole person and CCAs form a vital part of that process. Seizing the opportunities that are available is a big part of making the most of your chances of success in the long run.