BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Havering. Classes run at New City College Ardleigh Green Campus, full-time during the day. This level 2 BTEC creative media course runs for 44 weeks and covers the practical and creative skills used across the media industry. You'll explore areas such as photography, video production, audio, and digital media. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC creative media qualification is assessed through coursework and project work rather than exams. Completing the course earns you a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Skills.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in video production and editing.
You'll explore photography and image editing techniques.
You'll create audio content and learn about sound production.
You'll work with digital media tools and software.
You'll plan and produce creative media projects from brief to final product.
You'll understand how the creative media industry works.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, project-based work in the classroom. Assessment is through a portfolio of coursework and completed creative projects. There are no written exams. You'll build your portfolio over the course of the year, responding to set briefs and developing your own creative ideas.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Ardleigh Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor, cutting and assembling footage for clients
Photographer, working in commercial or portrait photography
Social media content creator, producing video and image content
Junior audio technician, supporting sound recording and production
Digital media assistant, supporting campaigns and online content
Production runner, entry-level role on film or TV sets
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production: the natural next step after this Level 2 qualification, going deeper into specialist areas such as film, photography, or audio.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: a broader qualification that can support applications to higher education or creative apprenticeships.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production: a Level 4 qualification for those looking to move into higher-level industry roles or degree-level study.
