Media - Creative Media production (Video and photography) Level 2

Are you passionate about storytelling, digital technology, and the creative arts? Our creative media courses are designed to launch your career in the dynamic and ever-evolving media and creative industries. Whether your interests lie in video production, photography, web design, or digital content creation, our courses will help you develop the practical skills and industry knowledge to thrive.

Our dedicated team of industry-trained staff will help you understand the ever-changing media industry preparing you for a career in this exciting business.

Dive deeper into the world of media through a practical, one-year course that runs alongside your GCSE English and Maths. Learn camera skills, short film production, advertising and web design.

Whether you want to be in front of the camera or behind it, taking photographs or writing scripts, take your first steps with one of our media courses. We have something for everyone and our industry experienced staff teach learners on professional software in our media lab that is full of the latest iMacs using Adobe CC suites, Final Cut Pro and more to develop key skills. There's hands-on training and practical work experience right on your doorstep and working on projects for Estuary Student TV will give you the skills employers are looking for. On top of this, we have strong links with top names in the industry and are currently an education partner for the BBC. The course is very practical and we have a state of the art dark room for learners to use. Each week you will learn how to produce media products such as videos, photographs, magazines, games design and web pages. You will also learn about media products and the media industry. There will be projects in all these areas and successful students can specialise further at level 3.

As part of this course, you’ll enjoy visits to local and national studios, film festivals, and digital media expos. You’ll also hear from industry professionals across media disciplines, giving you real insight into career pathways and opportunities in the creative industries.

When you do a vocational qualification you will learn in a workshop, salon or studio as appropriate for your subject and you will usually be assessed through practical assessments, projects, assignments and oral and written questions. There may be exams in some subjects and your tutor will prepare you for these.

Level 2 – 3 GCSEs at grade 3 or above, preferably including either English or Maths

After completing your course, you’ll be ready for:

– Higher education in film, media production, photography, journalism, or digital design

– Creative apprenticeships in content creation, marketing, or social media

– Entry-level roles in video production, digital media, or freelance photography