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Level 2
College 16+
Media

Creative Media Level 2

This course is a fantastic introduction to a career in the creative digital media industries.
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COURSE

OVERVIEW

You will learn the skills required to create digital content for a fast-paced social media market and work across a variety of formats to create content for all aspects of online media. Your focus will be on developing both your creative and digital technical skills with industry standard software packages.
You will spend up to 15 hours a week developing practical skills, such as video, radio, photography and animation. You will study through a programme of skills-based workshops and supporting classes, which will introduce you to issues and debates within the media industry.
We will help you develop your verbal, written and visual communication skills so you understand the needs of your client to help you to formulate, develop and pitch your own ideas.
You will study the different digital media sectors and audiences and the range of technological platforms used to distribute media. For example, how each sector has a common production process and planning and pitching a digital media product.
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A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 3 or above and maths at 2 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 3 or above. If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
You will be assessed through practical workshops and demonstrations, discussions and group activities, written assignments, critiques and presentations.
Creative Media Practice Level 3
A media qualification can lead to careers in broadcasting, journalism, media production and marketing .

WHAT CAREER PATHWAYS CAN THIS COURSE LEAD TO

Wide range of jobs in this industry

Excellent choice of employers in this industry

Qualifications & levels explained

There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.

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We can help you find that perfect career even if you’re not sure what it is yet! At Kirklees College, our mission is to make you as successful as you can be, from finding the right career to gaining the right skills.