Free Level 2 Creative Media Production & Technology Course in Canterbury. Classes run at Canterbury College, full-time during the day, over 44 weeks. You'll explore games design from the ground up, covering character creation, world-building, and interactive gameplay. The course also looks at how artificial intelligence and robotics are shaping modern games. You'll use professional software to develop your own ideas and test them through playtesting and feedback. This free creative media production & technology course for adults and school leavers is a strong foundation for further study or work in the creative industries.
Who this course is for
Explore the potential of artificial intelligence and learn how to break boundaries in the world of gaming as you develop the skills needed to work as an artist or designer in a games studio.
What you will learn
You'll design original characters, worlds, and gameplay concepts from scratch.
You'll use professional software to build environments and visual assets for games.
You'll explore how AI and robotics are applied in games to create responsive, engaging experiences.
You'll playtest your own work and refine it using feedback, mirroring real industry practice.
You'll develop skills in creative problem-solving and iterative design.
You'll build a portfolio of work to support progression to Level 3 study or employment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions combining practical project work, use of professional software, and creative briefs. Assessment is portfolio-based, with work built up throughout the year. You'll also take part in playtesting, peer feedback, and industry-informed activities. Canterbury College will confirm the full assessment breakdown before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Canterbury College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Games designer assistant - supporting concept and level design in a studio
Junior 3D artist - creating characters and environments for games
Digital content creator - producing visual and interactive media
AI games tester - testing gameplay systems and AI behaviour
Junior animator - bringing characters and scenes to life digitally
Creative media production assistant - supporting production teams across media
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Games Design - the natural next step, deepening your technical and creative skills for studio work or higher education.
Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production - broadens into film, animation, and digital media alongside games.
Foundation Degree or HND in Games Design or Digital Media - for those aiming toward a university-level qualification in the creative industries.
