the majestic cinema
BTEC DIT Component 1 Sample PSA
Context
The Majestic Cinema is a popular, independent community cinema that has been serving its local town for over 50 years. To modernise its services and improve customer experience, the management team wants to create a new digital information point to be integrated into its existing website. The information point will be the primary way for customers to find out what's on, check the cinema's facilities, and book tickets online. The information point must consist of 4 screens and be accessible on a range of devices, from desktop computers to customers' handheld devices.
Tasks
This scenario can be used to deliver the full range of tasks required for Component 1:
Task 1a - Project proposal: Complete the "Project Proposal Template" using the information in the Project Proposal Brief below.
🤔 Hints and tips
Make sure your project proposal in as detailed as you can make it but don't waffle.
Refer back to the project brief at every stage. This prevents 'project drift' where your goals deviate from the requirements.
Synthesise the proposal into a set of discrete, SMART success criteria which you can refer back to in your review (Task 4).
Task 1b - Planning timescales: Use a project planning tool to create a 12-week project plan based on the timescales provided in the brief. The plan must show tasks, sub-tasks, milestones, and dependencies.
🤔 Hints and tips
Refer to Module 4
Break the project down into manageable tasks and further into atomic subtasks.
Each subtask must be able to be completed in isolation.
Present your tasks/subtasks in order.
Be careful to consider predecessor and successor tasks.
Task 2 - Interface designs: Produce computer-generated designs for the four screens of the user interface:
Home
What's On
Facilities & Accessibility
Ticket Booking
🤔 Hints and tips
Refer back to the project requirements at all stages in your user interface design. Don't allow your designs to 'drift'.
Don't go crazy with your design - it's meant to be a lot detail wireframe.
Pay special attention to accessibility features.
Don't forget feedback and error messages.
Consider consistent and familiar placement of
Task 3 - User interface prototype: Use your designs to create a working prototype of the user interface, including navigation between the four screens.
🤔 Hints and tips
Refer back to the standard design principles for layout, colour, typefaces.
Test your interface actually works!
Task 4 - User interface review: Review your prototype against the user requirements in the brief, evaluating its ease of use, design principles, and accessibility features, and suggesting potential improvements.
🤔 Hints and tips
Perform a FULL and COMPREHENSIVE review of your user interface against the initial success criteria (Task 1a).
Consider ease of use, accessiblity, design principles.
Project proposal
The Majestic Cinema needs a new digital information point for its website.
The audience for the information point will be the diverse local community, which includes adults, families with young children, teenagers, and customers with accessibility needs (e.g., wheelchair users, patrons with visual or hearing impairments).
Customers will use the information point to find information about film screening times, learn about the cinema’s facilities (including parking and refreshments), check for special offers, and book tickets online.
Each of the four screens should have a consistent layout that reflects the cinema's brand. The language used should be clear and easy to understand for all age groups. Navigation between screens should be simple and intuitive, particularly the ticket booking process. Information about accessibility features, such as wheelchair access and audio-described screenings, must be clearly labelled and easy to find.
The project budget is £8,200 and the planned launch date is in 12 weeks' time.
Planning timescales
It is estimated that the digital information point project will take 12 weeks to complete.
Design stage (4 weeks total):
Research existing cinema websites
Complete project proposal
Produce initial designs (wireframes)
Development stage (6 weeks total):
Source and create digital assets (images, icons)
Prototyping of the four screens
Implementation of navigation and interactive elements
Review stage (2 weeks total):
User testing with a small focus group
Final review against the project brief
Suggest improvements for the next version
Throughout the project, you will also need to schedule regular meetings with the client (The Majestic Cinema's management team).
Resource document
Select the images that you want to use. You do not have to use all of the images.
Logo
A classic, art-deco style logo with the text "The Majestic Cinema".
Social media
Icons for Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.
Facilities & Information Icons
Icons for Toilets, Wheelchair Access, Parking, Popcorn, Drinks, and a 'Family Ticket' icon.
Navigation & Accessibility Icons
Icons for Home, Back Arrow, Calendar, Magnifying Glass (for search), Speaker (for audio description), and a "Book Now" button graphic.
Images
High-quality photo of the cinema's traditional exterior.
Photo of the interior of a cinema screen with empty red velvet seats.
Photo of a family buying popcorn and drinks at a concession stand.
Fictional film posters
'Space Cadets 3' (U rating)
'Mystery on the Marsh' (12A rating)
'Jungle Adventure' (PG rating)
Select the information that you want to use. You do not have to use all of the information.
Opening Times and Film Information
"Open 7 days a week, from 1pm until 11pm."
"Space Cadets 3 (U): A fun animated adventure for all the family! Run time: 95 mins."
"Mystery on the Marsh (12A): A gripping thriller with a shocking twist. Run time: 130 mins."
"Jungle Adventure (PG): An action-packed quest to find a hidden temple. Run time: 110 mins."
Special Offers
"Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children): £25.00"
"Tuesday Special: All tickets £5.00 all day."
Facilities & Accessibility
"The Majestic Cinema is proud to be accessible to everyone."
"Wheelchair access is available for all screens. Please book a designated wheelchair space."
"Audio description is available for selected screenings. Please check the 'What's On' page for details."
"Free on-site parking available after 6pm."
Ticket Booking Form
"Please complete the form to book your tickets."
Fields required
Full Name
Email address
Film Title
Date of showing
Time of showing
Number of adults
Number of children
Number of concessions
A 'Submit' button.
Last modified: July 16th, 2026
