Level 2
College 16+
Media
Creative Media Level 2
This course is a fantastic introduction to a career in the creative digital media industries.
- Attendance - Full-time
- Duration - 1 Year
- Start Date - September - June
- Where - Huddersfield Centre
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.
Finance and Funding
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Entry Requirements
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.
Assessment Methods
You will be assessed through practical workshops and demonstrations, discussions and group activities, written assignments, critiques and presentations.
Course Progression
Creative Media Practice Level 3
Career Progression
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
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