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Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Penzance

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Penzance. Classes run at Penwith College, full-time during the day. The course is free for 16 to 18 year olds who are UK residents.

You'll study creative digital media production and technology, covering skills for the media and games industries. The course takes one year to complete. You'll build technical and creative competences alongside the personal skills employers look for. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language or Literature and/or Maths, to enrol.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

The Progression 2 Media and Games pathway allows you to study the UAL Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production and Technology. This pathway will provide training for those intending to work in the media and games industries and will provide the opportunity to develop a range of competences and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life in these fields.

Entry requirements

The basic requirement is three GCSEs at grade 3 or 4 or above including English Language or Literature and/or mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop production skills used in media and games industries.
  • You'll learn to use industry-relevant tools and technology for creative projects.
  • You'll practise video, photography, and animation techniques.
  • You'll build personal and professional skills for working in a creative team.
  • You'll plan, produce, and evaluate your own creative media projects.
  • You'll explore digital storytelling and content creation across different platforms.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Penwith College. Teaching combines practical project work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through a portfolio of creative work and practical tasks completed throughout the year. You'll build a body of evidence that demonstrates your skills and competences across the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, online, or social media.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or creative clients.
  • Animator, creates motion graphics or character animation for games and media.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set or in studio.
  • Content creator, produces video and visual content for brands or platforms.
  • Games media technician, works on visual assets and production for games studios.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, the next step for those wanting to specialise further before employment or higher education.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Games Design, for those focused on the games industry pathway.
  • Foundation Degree in Media Production or Film, available at universities and higher education colleges for those ready to progress to degree-level study.
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