Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Swindon

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Swindon. Classes run full-time during the day at New College Swindon North Star Campus, over one year. This Pearson Edexcel level 2 btec creative media qualification covers the practical and technical skills used across the creative media industry, from production and design to digital content. You'll work on projects that reflect real media briefs, building a portfolio of work as you go. The course suits anyone ready to commit to full-time daytime btec creative media classes.

Who this course is for

Anyone

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in media production, including planning and creating content for different platforms.
  • You'll explore digital design, photography, video, and audio production techniques.
  • You'll learn how to research and develop creative briefs from initial concept to finished product.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical media work to show employers and colleges.
  • You'll study how the creative media industry is structured and how professionals work within it.
  • You'll practise presenting and communicating your creative ideas clearly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New College Swindon North Star Campus, combining taught input with hands-on project work. Assessment is coursework-based. You'll complete assignments and build a portfolio of evidence throughout the year. There are no formal written exams for this qualification.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Swindon North Star Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Media production assistant: supports shoots, edits, and content creation
  • Junior graphic designer: creates visual content for print and digital
  • Social media content creator: produces and schedules content for brands
  • Video editor: edits footage for online, broadcast, or corporate use
  • Photography assistant: supports photographers on location and in studio
  • Digital marketing assistant: creates and manages online content campaigns
  • Broadcast production runner: entry-level role in TV or radio production

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: the natural next step for those wanting to go deeper into a specialist area such as film, photography, or digital media, and a recognised route into higher education.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design: broadens your creative skills if you want to move into design, illustration, or fine art.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production: a higher education qualification for those ready to specialise at degree level.

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