Level 2 Creative Digital Media Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Access Creative College Birmingham, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. Tuition is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. You'll need three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English, to join. The course covers graphic design, illustration, digital photography, video production, and written content. You'll build a wide portfolio and complete a final major project developing assets for a digital media application.
Who this course is for
This course is the perfect introduction for anyone looking to get to grips with the basics of developing computer games. You will touch on many areas of the games-building process, from games scripts through to environments, characters, animations and levels. You will work towards a final major project where you will develop a basic functioning game level.
Entry requirements
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature).
What you will learn
You'll create graphic design and illustration work for a professional portfolio.
You'll shoot and edit digital photography.
You'll produce and edit video content.
You'll write digital content for media applications.
You'll develop assets for a digital media application as part of a final major project.
You'll build a broad creative portfolio across multiple digital media disciplines.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Access Creative College Birmingham. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll gather evidence of your work across graphic design, photography, video, and written content throughout the course. The final major project is a key piece of assessment, where you develop a complete set of digital media assets.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Access Creative College Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Graphic designer junior role, creating visual content for brands
Digital content creator, producing images, video, and copy
Social media assistant, managing visual and written posts
Video production assistant, supporting shoots and edits
Digital marketing assistant, supporting campaigns with media assets
Photographer's assistant, supporting shoots and post-production
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Creative Digital Media. A natural next step if you want to go deeper into a specialist area such as video, design, or photography.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Digital Media. A broader qualification that can support progression to higher education.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Digital Media. College-level study for those looking to move into degree-level creative digital media education.
