Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers the core skills of media production and technology. You'll explore video editing, photography, animation, and digital content creation. Units introduce you to industry tools and production techniques. The course takes around one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production and editing.
  • You'll learn photography techniques and digital image editing.
  • You'll create animations using industry-standard software.
  • You'll plan and produce digital media content.
  • You'll explore sound design and audio production.
  • You'll understand the creative and technical processes behind media projects.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work to show employers and colleges.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on projects in the classroom. Assessment is based on coursework, portfolio work, and practical assignments. You'll produce media projects that demonstrate your skills across different areas of the course. There are no written exams for most units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, online, or corporate clients.
  • Photographer, shoots images for media, events, or commercial use.
  • Animator, creates digital animations for film, games, or advertising.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set.
  • Content creator, produces video and photo content for social media.
  • Junior graphic designer, creates visual content for digital campaigns.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, the natural next step for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Photography, for those focusing on image-based work.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production, a university-level route into the industry.
  • Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media, combining work and study.

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