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Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run full-time at Clarendon Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day. This one-year course covers media production across formats including short films and documentaries. No prior experience is needed. You'll build practical skills through hands-on projects, with no exams. Everything is assessed through coursework, so you produce a portfolio of real media work over the year. Entry requires four GCSEs at Grade 3 or a Level 1 vocational qualification, plus an interview.

Who this course is for

Option 1 Creative Media

Level 2 Creative Media Production

Bring your ideas to life on screen

This one-year, full-time course is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of media production: no prior experience required. Designed to build your skills and confidence, the course is 100pc coursework-based, creating a supportive and accessible environment for creative development.

You'll gain hands-on experience across a range of formats and genres, including short films, documentaries, TV adverts, and music videos. Whether you're behind the camera, editing a scene, or pitching your next big idea, you'll develop a well-rounded understanding of the media production process.

Throughout the course, you'll learn how to:

  • Research and pitch creative ideas that respond to audience needs and industry expectations
  • Plan and organise productions through scriptwriting, storyboarding, and scheduling
  • Shoot and direct content using professional cameras and cinematography techniques
  • Edit and polish your work using industry-standard software such as Adobe Premiere Pro

Our teaching is varied, interactive, and tailored to support all learning styles. You'll be encouraged to experiment, reflect, and grow into a confident, independent media producer.

Your year will culminate in a Final Major Project, allowing you to showcase your creativity and technical skills in a finished piece you'll be proud to include in your portfolio. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to progress to Level 3 study or take your first steps into the media industry.

Apply now and start turning your ideas into reality.

Option 2 Graphic Design and Game Art

Study Graphic Design and Game Art - Level 2

Start your creative journey with us

Are you passionate about games, characters, and bringing ideas to life through concept designs? Or are you interested in being the next graphic designer, designing logos, layouts and advertisement images?

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or a Level 1 vocational qualification in the chosen subject

You will be interviewed for this course, should be enthusiastic about working in the Creative Media Production!

How is this course assessed?

This course is assessed through 100pc coursework, meaning there are no exams. You will be evaluated based on a range of practical media products that you design, develop, and produce throughout the year.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and produce short films and other screen-based media projects.
  • You'll work across different genres and formats, including documentary and fiction.
  • You'll develop skills in pre-production, including scripting, storyboarding, and planning shoots.
  • You'll use industry-standard equipment and software to create media products.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical media work assessed through coursework.
  • You'll develop creative and technical skills in media production from the ground up.

How you will learn

This course is assessed entirely through coursework. There are no exams. You'll design, develop, and produce a range of practical media products throughout the year. The programme is structured around four key units. Learning takes place in the classroom and through hands-on production work, giving you direct experience of the media-making process.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor: cutting and assembling footage for digital content
  • Social media content creator: producing video and visual content for brands
  • Camera operator: filming for TV, online, or corporate productions
  • Production assistant: supporting shoots and media projects on set
  • Junior media producer: coordinating creative projects from brief to delivery
  • Broadcast technician: operating equipment in TV or radio environments

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: the natural next step, going deeper into specialist areas such as film, TV, or digital media. Widely accepted for university applications in media subjects.
  • Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Film and Television Production: a more focused route if you want to specialise in screen-based work.
  • T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production: a technical qualification combining study with an industry placement.
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