Free Level 2 Media Course in Salford. Classes run at Future Skills at Media City UK, full-time during the day. The course runs for 33 weeks. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge behind media production, from planning and creating content to understanding how the media industry works. This OCR level 2 media qualification gives you a solid grounding across a range of media disciplines. It's a strong starting point if you're heading into further study or entry-level media work.
Who this course is for
SchoolLeaver
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll explore how different media industries operate and how content is produced.
You'll develop practical skills in media production, including planning and creating your own content.
You'll learn how to use industry-relevant tools and techniques for media work.
You'll study how audiences are targeted and how media messages are constructed.
You'll build an understanding of media research and how it informs production decisions.
You'll produce a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills across different media formats.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Future Skills at Media City UK, combining practical production work with underpinning knowledge. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, portfolio evidence, and internally assessed units. You'll complete assignments and projects that reflect real media production tasks. Some units may include externally set assessments marked by OCR.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Future Skills at Media City UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Media production assistant - supporting shoots, edits, and content creation
Social media coordinator - managing content across platforms for organisations
Junior video editor - editing footage for digital and broadcast output
Content creator - producing written, visual, or video content for brands
Photography assistant - supporting professional photographers on shoots
Marketing assistant - creating and distributing promotional materials
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Media (OCR) - the natural next step, going deeper into production and specialist media disciplines.
Level 3 BTEC National in Creative Media Production - a widely studied route into higher education or industry.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Film and Television - for those focusing on screen-based production.
A degree in Media, Film, or Journalism - if you want to study at university level after completing a Level 3 qualification.
