Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Cheshire College South and West for more info.
BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Chester. Classes run at Cheshire College South Chester Campus, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, so contact the college for details. This level 2 btec creative media course covers the skills and knowledge used across the creative media industry, from production techniques to professional practice. You'll typically complete around 408 hours of study. Entry usually requires four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including a grade 3 or 2 in maths and English.
Who this course is for
"Please enquire with the colleges Customer Services team to find out more about Creative Media Skills BTEC Diploma - Level 2 - EDEXCEL suitability for learner types.
Entry requirements
"Typically you will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3/ D or above, including a 3/2 (D/E) combination for maths and English."
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in creative media production techniques.
You'll explore different media formats, including digital, print, and moving image.
You'll plan and produce your own media projects from brief to final output.
You'll learn how the creative media industry works, including professional roles and workflows.
You'll build skills in reviewing and evaluating your own creative work.
You'll practise communicating ideas visually and in writing for media contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the South Chester Campus, combining practical project work with taught content. Assessment is through assignments and a portfolio of work you build up throughout the course. There are no written exams. Your tutors will set briefs and give feedback as you progress through each unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College South Chester Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Media production assistant, supporting shoots and edits
Social media coordinator, creating content for brands
Junior graphic designer, producing visual assets
Video editor, cutting and assembling footage
Content creator, making digital media for online platforms
Marketing assistant, working on campaigns and creative materials
Photography assistant, supporting shoots in studios or on location
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, the natural next step for learners who want to specialise further and keep options open for higher education.
Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design or Digital Media, if you want to focus on a specific creative discipline.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production, for those aiming toward degree-level study in the sector.
