Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Skills Course in Grimsby. Classes run full-time at Franklin Sixth Form College, one day after another across a full year. You'll explore film, TV, content creation, and social media production, building practical skills and industry knowledge across all areas of media. The level 2 BTEC creative media skills classes cover the creative and technical sides of working in media, from planning and production through to final output.
Who this course is for
If you want to become the next big social media sensation or award-winning director, this course is for you. Explore all aspects of media as you develop the practical skills and industry knowledge you need for a future in the media industry. Whether you want a future in film, a career in content creation, or your ambitions are in TV, this course will put you on the path to achieving your dream career.
Entry requirements
Level 2 general entry criteria
What you will learn
You'll develop practical production skills across film, TV, and digital content formats.
You'll learn how to plan and manage creative media projects from brief to finished piece.
You'll explore the techniques used in social media content creation and online publishing.
You'll study the principles of directing, camera work, and visual storytelling.
You'll build knowledge of the media industry, including how it is structured and how it operates.
You'll practise editing and post-production techniques used in professional media work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on projects in the classroom and production environment. Assessment is mainly through a portfolio of coursework and project-based assignments rather than written exams. You'll complete units that build on each other across the year, with your work assessed against set criteria at each stage. Franklin Sixth Form College uses this coursework model throughout the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Franklin Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video content creator: produce video for brands, channels, or social media
Social media producer: plan and create content across digital platforms
Junior camera operator: support filming on TV, film, or corporate productions
Media production assistant: help coordinate shoots and production schedules
Digital marketing assistant: create visual and video content for campaigns
Broadcast technician: support technical operations in TV or radio studios
Freelance filmmaker: develop, shoot, and edit short-form film projects
What you could study next
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate or Diploma in Creative Media Production: the natural next step, deepening specialist skills and opening routes into higher education or industry roles.
T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production: a technical qualification combining study with an industry placement.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Film and Television: for those focused on screen-based production careers.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or degree in Media Production: university-level study for those aiming at senior creative or production roles.
