BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydon College, full-time during the day. Fees apply for some learners, though you may be eligible for fee remission. The course runs for 35 weeks and specialises in games and animation. You'll cover digital games production, animation for digital media, games testing, and moving image production. To apply, you'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above (or a related Level 1 vocational qualification), including English and maths, plus a portfolio or showreel of creative work.
Who this course is for
You will learn to specialise in Games and Animation including the opportunity to develop transferable skills related to study and vocational application that provide a platform for success both within Art and Design and elsewhere. Topics include: Digital Games Production, Animation for Digital Media, Digital Games Testing, Digital Moving Image Production, Deconstructing Media Products.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs grade 9-3 (A*-D) or a related Level 1 vocational qualification including,English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered. In addition, a portfolio or show-reelcontaining recent examples of artwork, sketchbooks, photography work, or any creative work you have done. This could be both course work and work you have created in your own time.
What you will learn
You'll produce digital games, working through the full production process.
You'll create animations for digital media platforms.
You'll carry out digital games testing, identifying and reporting issues.
You'll produce digital moving image content.
You'll analyse and deconstruct existing media products to understand how they work.
You'll develop transferable skills in creative practice and vocational application.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom at Croydon College, full-time across 35 weeks. Learning is project-based and practical, reflecting how the creative media industry works. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio work rather than written exams. You'll build a body of work across each unit that demonstrates your skills in games production, animation, and digital media.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a portfolio or showreel of recent creative work to apply. This can include artwork, sketchbooks, photography, or any other creative projects, whether from coursework or your own time. Croydon College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Games tester: checking digital games for bugs and playability issues.
Junior animator: creating animation for games, apps, or online content.
Digital content creator: producing video and media for brands or agencies.
Media production assistant: supporting shoots and post-production work.
Social media content producer: making short-form video and visual content.
Junior games designer: contributing ideas and assets to game development teams.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: the natural next step if you want to go deeper into media or move toward higher education.
Level 3 Diploma in Games Design or Animation: specialist routes into the games and animation industries.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media: a Level 4 qualification for those aiming toward degree-level study or senior creative roles.
