Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Skills Course in Taunton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Skills Course in Taunton. Classes run full-time at Richard Huish College, five days a week during the day. This level 2 btec creative media skills course takes one year to complete. You'll develop practical skills across key areas of the creative media industry, from production techniques to digital content creation. The course suits those who want to build a foundation before moving into employment or further study in the media sector.

Who this course is for

Richard Huish College offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses. For individual course details please refer to our college website www.huish.ac.uk or email one of our Admissions Team on [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in media production techniques used across the industry.
  • You'll create digital content for different platforms and audiences.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage creative media projects.
  • You'll explore different media formats, including video, photography, and digital design.
  • You'll build an understanding of how the creative media industry works.
  • You'll produce a portfolio of work to demonstrate your skills to employers or colleges.

How you will learn

This is a classroom-based course delivered full-time during the day at Richard Huish College. Assessment is through coursework and practical projects rather than written exams. You'll complete assignments that build toward your final portfolio. Tutors will give feedback on your work throughout the year to help you develop your skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Richard Huish College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Media production assistant: support shoots, edits, and content creation
  • Social media content creator: produce and manage digital content for brands
  • Junior video editor: edit footage for online, broadcast, or corporate clients
  • Photography assistant: support photographers on commercial or editorial work
  • Digital marketing assistant: create visual and written content for campaigns
  • Graphic design assistant: produce artwork and layouts for print and digital
  • Broadcast production runner: entry-level role in TV, radio, or film production

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC in Creative Media Production is the natural next step, taking your skills further and opening doors to higher education or specialist roles. You could also look at a Level 3 Diploma in Digital Media or a related creative subject. From Level 3, you could progress to a degree or higher apprenticeship in media, film, photography, or graphic design.

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