Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Hinckley. Classes run full-time at Hinckley Campus, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll build practical skills across creative media production, covering areas such as photography, video, audio, and digital media. Entry requirements are four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification. This is a Pearson Edexcel level 2 btec creative media qualification, giving you a solid grounding for further study or entry-level work in the creative industries.
Who this course is for
This programme is suitable for school leavers. If you are interested in persuing this course as an adult please get in contact with us.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are 4 GCSE at Grade D/3 or above or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in video production, from filming to basic editing.
You'll explore photography techniques and digital image editing.
You'll learn how audio is recorded and used in media productions.
You'll create digital media content for different platforms and audiences.
You'll understand how the creative media industry works and what employers expect.
You'll plan, produce, and present your own creative media projects.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, project-based work in the classroom. Assessment is coursework-based, using a portfolio of evidence built up throughout the year. You'll complete assignments set against Pearson Edexcel unit criteria. There are no written exams for this Diploma. Your work is assessed by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hinckley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video production assistant: supports filming and editing on media projects.
Photography assistant: assists with shoots in commercial or studio settings.
Social media content creator: produces images, video, and copy for brands.
Digital marketing assistant: creates and schedules content across online channels.
Broadcast and media technician: operates equipment for TV, radio, or online media.
Graphic design assistant: supports visual content production in a studio or agency.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: the natural next step, going deeper into specialist areas such as film, photography, or games design, and widely accepted for university applications.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: broadens your creative skills if you want to explore design, illustration, or fine art alongside media.
A relevant apprenticeship in digital marketing or content production: lets you earn while you train in a workplace setting.
