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Free Level 2 Media Course in London

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Media Course in London. Classes run at Big Creative Education, full-time during the day. You'll spend 35 weeks developing practical media production skills, from filming and editing to scriptwriting, sound, and storytelling. The course covers media theory alongside hands-on project work, including guest workshops with industry professionals. You'll build a portfolio piece through an individual project at the end of the year. Entry requires three GCSEs at grade D or above, including English, or a Functional Skills English Level 1 qualification.

Who this course is for

Digital media plays an essential role in music, marketing and media. This course is for young people who are interested in becoming part of the media industry. You will gain the necessary practical knowledge that video makers, digital brand builders and journalist need in their working lives. Working with industry professionals, you will learn to shoot and edit high quality videos, create podcasts and dynamic media platforms to promote brands, engage clients and showcase events.

What you will learn:

Introducing Media Products and Audiences Audio-Visual Media Skills Audio Media Skills Visual Effects for Media Products

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at grade D or above (including English) or equivalent

Applicants who do not have a D in GCSE English must have Functional Skills English at Level 1.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop camera operation and videography skills using professional equipment.
  • You'll learn storyboarding and scriptwriting for media productions.
  • You'll practise video editing and post-production techniques with industry-standard software.
  • You'll create podcasts and digital media content for real audiences.
  • You'll study media theory and how to communicate ideas to different audiences.
  • You'll work to creative briefs and deadlines, developing project management skills.
  • You'll produce a major individual project for your professional portfolio.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical project work and classroom-based theory. Assessment includes coursework, creative briefs, and an individual major project that forms the centrepiece of your portfolio. Guest workshops and Q&A sessions with industry professionals are part of the programme. Group work and collaborative projects are a regular part of how skills are developed and assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Big Creative Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor: editing footage for brands, agencies, or online platforms.
  • Camera operator: filming for TV, events, or digital content.
  • Filmmaker or director: developing and directing short-form or commercial content.
  • Scriptwriter or producer: writing and planning media productions.
  • Social media content creator: producing video and digital content for brands.
  • Podcast producer: recording and editing audio content for organisations.
  • Media project coordinator: supporting production teams on creative projects.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Media: the natural next step, going deeper into production and media theory.
  • Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: a broad qualification recognised for university entry in media and film.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Film, Media, or Journalism: for those aiming toward a degree in the creative industries.
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