BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills

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This course gives you the opportunity to explore and develop a wide range of creative skills within digital media production, through a series of practical projects and specialist workshops.

Contact: Andy Lunn andy.lunn@leedscitycollege.ac.uk

Course Information

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The Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills (Content Creation) provides an
opportunity to experience digital media content creation in its widest form,
including video and audio production, TV studio production and digital editing
for video and audio. Alongside these practical digital skills, you will also
develop your organisational, communication and research skills in areas that
specifically interest you, and develop an understanding of the world of social
media and how to access it.


You will work in new production studios with access to industry-standard,
practical resources and software, with the opportunity to develop specialist
skills of your own choosing, to a more advanced level.

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Who is this course for?

Anyone looking to develop a new or existing interest and skills in digital media content creation.

Units / Modules

  • Skills Development
  • Personal Development
  • Creative Media Project
  • Responding to a Creative Brief

Benefits / Skills

The course focuses on a wide range of practical digital media skills, including:

  • Short form video content creation
  • Video and Audio Podcast production
  • Video and audio editing using the Adobe Creative Suite with the opportunity of developing advanced techniques in areas of your own specialist interest
  • Online content production for social media platforms
  • Presenting and pitching ideas for digital content
  • TV Studio green screen production

Assessment Types

Continual vocational assessment.

Entry Requirements

4 x GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English.

Career Progression

This course specifically provides a pathway to the Level 3 programmes in TV & Film or Journalism as well as a platform for apprenticeship and training schemes.

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Course Details

Duration

1 year Full time

Study Type

Full time

Start Date

09/09/2024

Course Code

76728-01

Course Fee (16-18)

No fee

Course Fee (Adult)

£2,488 plus exam fee of £95   You may be entitled to support with fees. Click here for more info.

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Course Facts

History

A newly-developed course for September 2021, the Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills will give you an insight into the world of digital media content creation through practical project work, which will help you to develop your own creativity.

Extra Curriculum

School of Creative Arts
Leeds City College
Leeds City College