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Free Level 2 Digital and Creative Industries Course in Hackney

CostFREE
Duration38 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Digital and Creative Industries Course in Hackney. Classes run at ELATT Shoreditch, full-time during the day, over 38 weeks. You'll explore graphic design, video production, photography, music and audio production, and game design basics through project-based tasks and theory units. The course covers how the digital media industry works, giving you practical creative skills alongside that broader understanding. You'll need English at Level 1 and basic IT skills to join. Bring any prior qualification certificates to your first assessment meeting, or complete a short English and IT assessment on the day.

Who this course is for

Our media course is a skills based introduction to the media industry. The course is designed to explore the fundamentals of the digital media. It focuses on developing creative skills through project based tasks, as well as completing theory units that will give you insight into the working in the media industry.

You will learn Graphic Design, Video Production, Photography, Music/Audio Production and Game Design basics. You will be taught be experienced teachers, and we also support you with employability, including opportunities to speak to professionals and access mentoring, volunteering and work experience.

Entry requirements

English: Level 1 (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing) IT: Basic Skills Please bring your prior qualification certificates with you to your first Assessment meeting. If you don't have your certificates, we'll ask you to complete a short English and IT assessment so that we can make sure you're ready for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop graphic design skills using digital tools and creative briefs.
  • You'll produce and edit video content through hands-on production projects.
  • You'll learn photography techniques and how to apply them creatively.
  • You'll explore music and audio production, including sound editing basics.
  • You'll get an introduction to game design concepts and development.
  • You'll complete theory units covering how the digital media industry operates.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work across different media disciplines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through project-based tasks and guided lessons in the classroom. Tutors with industry experience lead the sessions. Assessment combines practical creative projects with theory units. You'll work on real briefs across different media areas, building a body of work as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

Bring any prior qualification certificates to your first assessment meeting at ELATT Shoreditch. If you don't have them, you'll complete a short English and IT assessment instead. ELATT Shoreditch will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Graphic design assistant: supporting design teams with digital artwork and layouts.
  • Video editor: cutting and producing content for social media or broadcast.
  • Photographer: shooting and editing images for clients or publications.
  • Digital content creator: producing online content across multiple platforms.
  • Junior games designer: assisting with concept and asset creation for games.
  • Media production assistant: supporting shoots, edits, and post-production work.
  • Audio production assistant: recording and editing sound for video or music projects.

What you could study next

A Level 3 qualification in Creative Media Production, Digital Media, or Games Design is the natural next step. These open doors to higher education and more specialist roles. You could also work toward a Level 3 Extended Diploma if you want to apply to university. If you want to strengthen your CV further, Functional Skills English and Maths at Level 2 are worth completing alongside or after this course.

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