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Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Southend-on-Sea

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 Southend-on-Sea. Classes run at South Essex College Southend Campus, full-time over 12 months. The course is free for UK residents under 19 years old who are not in employment.

You'll explore the media industry from multiple angles. Units cover web design, video production, sound and radio, digital publishing, photographic techniques, stop motion animation, and advertising. You'll also study maths and English alongside your creative work.

You'll need a Level 1 qualification or two GCSEs at grade 3 or above in maths or English to apply, plus an interview. You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

This course provides an introduction to a range of creative media and ICT skills. Skills and knowledge will be developed through a focus on the media industry.

Entry requirements

Level 1 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 3/D in MATHS or ENGLISH Successful attendance at interview event You will be asked to provide evidence of your ability in the subject which could be in the form of a portfolio

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the media industry works and who its audiences are.
  • You'll develop web design skills for digital publishing.
  • You'll plan and produce video content from start to finish.
  • You'll record and edit sound for radio and audio projects.
  • You'll apply photographic techniques across different media contexts.
  • You'll create stop motion animations.
  • You'll study advertising techniques and how campaigns are built.
  • You'll develop your maths and English alongside your creative practice.

How you will learn

Learning is project and portfolio based. You'll complete practical tasks, plan your own work, and produce finished pieces across different media formats. You'll also write evaluations of your work. Maths and English are assessed through examinations. Classroom sessions at South Essex College Southend Campus support your projects throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. South Essex College Southend Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You may be asked to bring a portfolio of your creative work to the interview event.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for online, broadcast, or social media.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or creative clients.
  • Animator, creates stop motion or digital animation for media projects.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams across TV, radio, or digital.
  • Web content creator, produces and publishes content for websites.
  • Social media coordinator, manages visual content across digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Computer Games Design, the next step if you want to specialise in games.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Animation, building on the animation skills you develop in this course.
  • Level 3 Diploma in TV and Film Production, for learners drawn to screen-based work.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Broadcast or Digital Publishing, covering specialist media routes. South Essex College offers all of these as direct progression options.
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