Free Level 2 Media Production Course in Farnborough

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Media Production Course in Farnborough. Classes run at Farnborough College of Technology, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll study media production across a range of formats, developing practical and technical skills in how media content is created, planned, and produced. This level 2 media production qualification is awarded by OCR and covers the knowledge and skills that underpin work in media industries.

Who this course is for

See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how different media products are created and distributed.
  • You'll develop practical skills in planning and producing media content.
  • You'll learn how to use industry-relevant tools and techniques in media production.
  • You'll study how audiences are targeted and how media communicates meaning.
  • You'll build an understanding of the media industry and how it operates.
  • You'll create your own media projects as part of your coursework.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical projects, and coursework. Assessment for the OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Media is through a combination of internally assessed units and externally set assessments. Your work will be marked against set criteria, and you'll build a portfolio of media production work over the course of the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Media production assistant: supports shoots, edits, and content creation
  • Junior video editor: cuts and assembles footage for digital or broadcast output
  • Social media content creator: produces video and image content for online platforms
  • Photography assistant: supports professional photographers on shoots
  • Marketing assistant: creates and manages visual and digital content
  • Broadcast production runner: entry-level role in TV or radio production
  • Digital content producer: develops online media across multiple formats

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Media: a natural next step that goes deeper into media production and opens doors to higher education.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: a broader qualification covering film, TV, and digital media.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production: a Level 4 qualification for those looking to move toward degree-level study or specialist media roles.

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