BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Croydon. Classes run at Coulsdon Sixth Form College, full-time during the day over 35 weeks. Fee remission may be available for eligible learners, so fees may or may not apply depending on your circumstances. You'll explore creative media methods and skills, audio and visual production, and technology. The course includes a personal project and presentation in creative media production. To apply, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 2 or above, including English Language and maths, plus a portfolio of recent creative work.
Who this course is for
This course provides you with the opportunity to explore, develop and test your creativity within media, developing your base of skills and knowledge, while enhancing your self-confidence and revealing the potential career demands and opportunities within the sector. You will cover topics including creative media methods and skills, audio and visual production and technology and a personal project and presentation in creative media production.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs grade 9-2 and a satisfactory school reference. Including English Language at grade 2 and maths at grade 2 as a minimum. You will also need to show an art portfolio, containing recent examples of creative work you have done.
What you will learn
You'll develop creative media methods and practical production skills.
You'll work with audio and visual production techniques and technology.
You'll plan and complete a personal project in creative media production.
You'll present your creative media work to an audience.
You'll explore career opportunities and demands within the creative media sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Coulsdon Sixth Form College. Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and a personal project and presentation. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma is assessed entirely through portfolio and project work, with no written exams. You'll build a body of evidence across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring a portfolio of recent creative work as part of your application. Coulsdon Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Junior video editor: entry-level editing for digital or broadcast content
Social media content creator: producing video, audio, and visual assets
Photography assistant: supporting shoots in commercial or studio settings
Audio production assistant: working on sound for radio, podcast, or film
Graphic design assistant: creating visual content for print or digital media
Media production runner: entry-level role on film or TV productions
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: the next step for learners wanting to specialise further and progress to higher education or creative industry roles.
Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design: broadens creative skills across disciplines.
A Levels in Media Studies, Art, or Film Studies: an academic route toward university study in a related field.
