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Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Basildon

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Basildon. Classes run at Centre for Digital Technologies Basildon, full-time during the day.

The course is free for UK and EU learners under 19 years old. You'll explore game design, animation, and media production over 12 months. Units cover computer game fundamentals, animation techniques, and creative project work assessed through a portfolio. You'll also work toward GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above alongside your creative media qualification.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

This course provides an insight into the games industry, one of the fastest growing sectors in the world today.

Entry requirements

A Level 1 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 3/D in MATHS or ENGLISH

You will be asked to provide evidence of your ability in the subject which could be in the form of a portfolio

Successful attendance at interview event

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the fundamentals of computer game design and how games are built.
  • You'll develop animation skills using industry-relevant tools and techniques.
  • You'll produce creative media projects tailored to your own interests and goals.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work to demonstrate your skills to employers and colleges.
  • You'll work toward GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the games and animation industry and the roles within it.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based and full-time at Centre for Digital Technologies Basildon. Assessment is project based, with work tailored to your individual creative interests. You'll build a portfolio throughout the course. All applicants attend an interview with the course team and are asked to bring a portfolio of existing work to demonstrate their suitability.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Centre for Digital Technologies Basildon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for games, social media, or broadcast.
  • Animator, creates 2D or 3D animation for games, film, or online content.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for media and creative projects.
  • Games designer, contributes to the design and development of computer games.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots, edits, and production workflows.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, the A-Level equivalent next step for learners wanting to specialise further.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Games Design, a focused route into the games industry.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Animation, for learners who want to develop animation skills to a higher level.
  • A university degree in media, animation, or games design, for those aiming for graduate-level creative roles.
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