Level 2 Media Production Course in Manchester. Classes run at The King David High School, full-time over two years. You'll study a wide range of media products, from films and advertising campaigns to magazines and online content. The course covers how major institutions such as the BBC, Sky and Warner Bros produce media, and how audiences are targeted and engaged across different platforms. You'll need five GCSEs at grade A* to C to apply. This is an OCR level 2 media production qualification.
Who this course is for
Students study a range of media products, including films, advertising campaigns and magazines. You will learn about the institutions (such as the BBC, Sky and Warners) which produce media products. You will look in detail at how audiences are targeted by media producers and how audiences relate to films, magazines, TV programmes and the internet.
Entry requirements
5 GSCE Grade A* to C
What you will learn
You'll analyse films, TV programmes, magazines and advertising campaigns as media products.
You'll explore how major media institutions such as the BBC, Sky and Warner Bros operate.
You'll examine how media producers target specific audiences.
You'll study how audiences respond to and engage with different media formats.
You'll develop understanding of the internet as a media platform.
You'll build practical knowledge of media production processes.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom at The King David High School. You'll study through a mix of coursework and assessed units covering media analysis and production. Assessment is through internally assessed coursework components and externally assessed units set by OCR. Your work is marked against OCR's marking criteria throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The King David High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Media assistant, supporting production teams on film or TV projects
Junior content producer, creating digital and social media content
Advertising campaign coordinator, helping plan and deliver campaigns
Editorial assistant, working on magazines or online publications
Junior video editor, editing footage for broadcast or online
Communications assistant, managing content for organisations
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Media (OCR) - the natural next step, going deeper into production and critical analysis.
A Level Media Studies - combines well with this qualification for university entry.
BTEC Level 3 in Creative Media Production - a broader creative route covering film, TV, and digital media.
A university degree in Media Production, Film Studies, or Journalism for those aiming at a professional career in the media industry.
