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BTEC Level 2 Creative and Digital Media Course in Blackpool for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Digital Media Production Course in Blackpool. Classes run full-time at Blackpool Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day.

You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, with English and maths at grade 2 or above. The course runs over one year. You'll develop practical skills in digital media production, covering areas such as photography, video, audio, and digital graphics. The course also builds your English, maths, and employability skills alongside the creative content.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production.

Who this course is for

The Route3 Programme offers a highly flexible step for those who are looking to boost their qualifications before Level 3 study programmes or entering the world of employment. At the heart of the programme are the skills and qualifications which todays employers want: English, maths, science, digital and creative skills, organisational and employability skills. The programme allows you to tailor your courses and to develop the skills needed for successful progression. Creative Media Production allows you to develop your knowledge of digital media while gaining new skills in IT, publishing, web design and games production. This course can lead to progression to further study and careers in photography, film-editing and games design amongst others.

Entry requirements

You will need at least four 3 (D) GCSE grades (or equivalent) and your English and maths need to be at no less than grade 2.

What you will learn

  • You'll create digital media products using industry-standard tools and techniques.
  • You'll develop skills in video production, including filming and editing.
  • You'll work with photography and image editing software.
  • You'll produce audio content and learn how sound is used in media.
  • You'll design digital graphics for a range of media platforms.
  • You'll plan and manage your own creative projects from brief to final product.
  • You'll strengthen your English, maths, and digital skills alongside your creative work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, project-based work in the classroom. Assessment is mainly through assignments and a portfolio of work you build up during the year. There are no written exams for most units. Your work is assessed by your tutors against set criteria, and some units may include external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior video editor, edits footage for social media or small production companies.
  • Digital content creator, produces photos, video, and graphics for online platforms.
  • Social media assistant, creates and schedules content for brands or agencies.
  • Photography assistant, supports shoots in commercial or studio settings.
  • Media production assistant, helps with filming, editing, and post-production tasks.
  • Graphic design assistant, creates visual assets for print and digital use.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 National in Creative Digital Media Production, the natural next step for learners wanting to go deeper into media and move toward higher education or skilled roles.
  • A-levels in Media Studies or Art and Design, for those considering university.
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in content creation or digital marketing, combining work and study.
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