Level 2 Creative Media Production & Technology Course in Poole. Classes run at Bournemouth & Poole College Of Further Education, full-time during the day. Over one year, you'll develop technical skills across video production, audio recording, website design, and image manipulation. You'll work with industry-level software and equipment, including editing suites, audio and video kit, and studio facilities. The course covers pre-production planning, single camera techniques, and research skills for the creative media industries. It finishes with a Final Major Project that carries your final grade.
Who this course is for
You will be introduced to the world of Digital Media, focusing on a wide set
of technical skills. These will include Video, Sound and Web Development
Production as well as other essentials for entering Film, TV, Audio and Web
Production industries. Successful applicants will have access to current
industry level software and equipment, editing facilities, audio/video equipment
and studios. A team of enthusiastic, highly experienced staff will guide you
through the course, showing you how video, sound and websites are produced
before letting you experiment with making these things for
yourself.
Entry requirements
You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs including English and Maths grade 9-3 (formerly A*-D). Alternatively, successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and have achieved a Level 1 Functional Skill in English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll develop film and video editing techniques using industry-standard software.
You'll practise single camera techniques for video production.
You'll learn image manipulation skills for creative media projects.
You'll design and build websites as part of your web development studies.
You'll record and edit audio for film, TV, and digital media.
You'll apply pre-production techniques used across the creative media industries.
You'll carry out research techniques relevant to the creative media industry.
You'll complete a Final Major Project, working to a brief to demonstrate your creative and technical skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical workshops, and hands-on time with studio equipment, editing facilities, and audio/video tools. Work is assessed through practical projects and assignments throughout the year. The course culminates in a Final Major Project, which carries the final grade. Lecturing staff and tutors guide you through each stage, from initial skills-building to producing finished work.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bournemouth & Poole College Of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: editing footage for film, TV, or online content
Junior web developer: building and maintaining websites
Audio technician: recording and editing sound for media productions
Media production assistant: supporting shoots and productions on set
Digital content creator: producing video, audio, or web content
Social media content producer: creating video and digital assets for brands
Junior broadcast technician: technical support in TV or radio environments
What you could study next
UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology: the natural next step, deepening your technical and creative skills for higher-level media roles or further study.
BTEC Level 3 in Film and Television Production: a specialist route if you want to focus on screen-based production.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Digital Media: a Level 4 qualification for those looking to move into degree-level study or more senior production roles.
