Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Leicester. Classes run at Gateway Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This level 2 BTEC creative media qualification takes 12 months to complete. You'll develop practical skills in film and print production, working with industry-standard software including Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and InDesign. You'll work in teams on video shoots and create assessed media products such as short films, radio dramas, TV adverts and posters.
Who this course is for
This course gives you an introduction to the techniques you need for successful film and print production work in the Media. You will develop technical skills and knowledge using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and In-Design and develop your team working abilities as you work together on video shoots. You will use your skills to create assessed media products, such as radio dramas, short films, TV adverts, DVD covers, posters and short factual films. The structure of the qualification allows time for skills development to be carried out through completion of large-scale projects. The course is assessed by coursework, which may be exhibited at the end of year show.
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll use Adobe Premiere to shoot and edit video footage.
You'll use Photoshop to create and manipulate images for print and screen.
You'll use InDesign to produce print media such as posters and DVD covers.
You'll produce assessed media products including radio dramas, short films and TV adverts.
You'll develop team working skills through collaborative video shoots.
You'll apply production techniques used in both film and print media.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on, project-based work in the classroom. Assessment is through the media products you create, such as short films, radio dramas and print designs, rather than written exams. You'll work individually and as part of a team, building a portfolio of assessed work across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Gateway Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: cut and assemble footage for TV, online or corporate clients.
Junior graphic designer: create visual content for print and digital campaigns.
Social media content creator: produce video and image content for brands.
Production assistant: support film and TV shoots on set or in post-production.
Marketing assistant: create promotional materials using design software.
Photographer or photo editor: produce and retouch images for media clients.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: the next step if you want to go deeper into film, photography or graphic design, and a route into higher education.
Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design: focuses on visual communication and print design skills.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production: a higher education qualification for those looking to move into specialist media roles.
