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Free Level 2 Media Course in Hereford – Hereford College of Arts

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Media Course in Hereford. Classes run full-time at Hereford College of Arts, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 12 months. You'll explore the media industry through practical and creative work, covering areas such as production, communication, and media technologies. There are no fixed entry requirements. You'll have a pre-entry assessment so the college can understand your goals and make sure the course is the right fit. This is a recognised OCR media qualification.

Who this course is for

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is the UK’s leading Further Education College for those aged 16 plus with visual impairment.

Whatever your goal, moving onto Further Education, Higher Education, into the world of work, setting up our own business or independent living RNC has a range of qualifications and training to help you achieve it.

Entry requirements

An interest in the subject area or career path is desirable, however entry requirements can be discussed individually during Pre-Entry Assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in media production techniques.
  • You'll explore how different media platforms and technologies work.
  • You'll create your own media content as part of your studies.
  • You'll learn how the media industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll build skills in planning and presenting media projects.
  • You'll develop your ability to analyse and evaluate media products.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hereford College of Arts, combining practical project work with taught content. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than traditional exams. Your work will be assessed against the OCR Cambridge Technical specification throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hereford College of Arts will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Media assistant: support production teams on creative projects
  • Social media coordinator: manage content across digital platforms
  • Video production assistant: help film and edit video content
  • Photographer: work in commercial, editorial, or events photography
  • Broadcast technician: operate equipment in TV, radio, or streaming
  • Content creator: produce written, visual, or audio media for brands
  • Marketing assistant: create and distribute promotional content

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Media (OCR) - the natural next step, going deeper into specialist media production and preparing you for higher education or industry roles.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production - a broader qualification covering film, photography, and digital media.
  • A-levels in Media Studies or Film Studies - if you're considering university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production - a Level 4 qualification for those moving toward degree-level study.
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