Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Bournemouth

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus, full-time over 36 weeks.

The course is for 16 to 18 year olds. You'll need at least four GCSEs including English and Maths at grade D or above. Alternatively, a relevant Level 1 qualification with Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths is accepted. You'll explore games development, learning Python, Godot, and Unreal Engine. You'll also use Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects to create graphics and social media content. Work is built into a portfolio you keep throughout the year.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

Within this course learners will be introduced into the world of games development. This course will focus on a range of technical skills including games content such as learning Python, Godot and Unreal Engine. This course also offers broader skills such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects with editing graphics and content for social media.

The UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology has been developed in response to an identified need for students studying for qualifications in media to have a broad diagnostic experience that provides them with an understanding of the discipline and prepares them for the reality of the sector and progression paths and careers available to them.

The Level 2 Award and Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology will provide students with an introduction to a broad range of creative and technical skills in media production, enabling them to both re-engage with education and acquire the requisite skills, knowledge and understanding to progress to further education and employment within the industry.

Entry requirements

You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs including English and Maths grade 9-3 (formerly A*-D). Alternatively, successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skill in English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn Python, a widely used programming language for games development.
  • You'll build games and interactive content using Godot and Unreal Engine.
  • You'll edit images and graphics using Adobe Photoshop.
  • You'll create motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects.
  • You'll use Blender to develop 3D models and animations.
  • You'll produce content for social media platforms.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work across all units.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on projects in the classroom. Each unit produces work for your portfolio. Assessment is portfolio-based, so your projects and daily tasks form the evidence of your progress. There are no written exams. Your portfolio shows your development across the full course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, cuts and assembles footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Animator, creates 2D or 3D animations for games, film, or advertising.
  • Games developer, designs and builds games using engines like Unreal Engine.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for clients or publications.
  • Social media content creator, produces graphics and video for brands online.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital media.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, the natural next step for learners who complete this course and want to go deeper into the industry.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games Design, for those focused on games development as a career.
  • A university foundation course in media, film, or animation, for those aiming toward degree-level study.

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