Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Course in Wigan. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks. You'll develop theory and production skills across a range of media formats, including radio, podcasts, short films, music videos, and advertising content. The course covers how audiences engage with media products, alongside the writing and creation of original content. You'll build analytical and creative skills suited to the UK media industry. You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs graded 9 to 3, including English, to enrol.
Who this course is for
This exciting course will allow you to develop a range of theory and production skills for the UK's dynamically changing media industry. From understanding the ways audiences view a product, to the writing and creation of content such as radio/podcasts, short films, music videos and adverts. This course offers you the chance to develop your creative, analytical and production skills within the creative media sector.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 including English.
What you will learn
You'll develop production skills across formats including short film, music video, and podcast
You'll study how audiences engage with and respond to media content
You'll write and create content for radio, advertising, and digital media
You'll build analytical skills to evaluate media products critically
You'll practise creative planning and development of media projects
You'll gain an understanding of the UK media industry and how it operates
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining theory and practical production work. Assessment is through coursework and project-based assignments rather than written exams. You'll produce media content as part of your assessment, demonstrating both your creative and technical skills. Work is assessed against Pearson Edexcel BTEC criteria throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Media production assistant: supporting shoots, edits, and broadcasts
Content creator: producing video, audio, or written content for brands
Social media coordinator: managing content across digital platforms
Podcast or radio production assistant: helping plan and record audio content
Junior video editor: editing footage for online or broadcast use
Marketing assistant: creating promotional content for campaigns
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: the natural next step, going deeper into specialist production skills and preparing you for higher education or industry roles
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Film and Television: if you want to focus specifically on screen-based production
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Media): a route into university for those aiming at a degree in media, journalism, or communications
