Creative Media Skills Level 2
BTEC Diploma
This course is a fantastic introduction to a career in the creative digital media industries.
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Level 2
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 Year
Start date - September-June
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
You will learn the skills required to create digital content for a fast-paced social media market and work across a variety of formats to create content for all aspects of online media. Your focus will be on developing both your creative and digital technical skills with industry standard software packages.
We will help you develop your verbal, written and visual communication skills so you understand the needs of your client to help you to formulate, develop and pitch your own ideas.
You will spend up to 15 hours a week developing practical skills, such as video, radio, photography and animation. You will study through a programme of skills-based workshops and supporting classes, which will introduce you to issues and debates within the media industry.
You will study the different digital media sectors and audiences and the range of technological platforms used to distribute media. For example, how each sector has a common production process and planning and pitching a digital media product.
You will learn the skills required to create digital content for a fast-paced social media market and work across a variety of formats to create content for all aspects of online media. Your focus will be on developing both your creative and digital technical skills with industry standard software packages.
You will spend up to 15 hours a week developing practical skills, such as video, radio, photography and animation. You will study through a programme of skills-based workshops and supporting classes, which will introduce you to issues and debates within the media industry.
We will help you develop your verbal, written and visual communication skills so you understand the needs of your client to help you to formulate, develop and pitch your own ideas.
You will study the different digital media sectors and audiences and the range of technological platforms used to distribute media. For example, how each sector has a common production process and planning and pitching a digital media product.
Core Skills Gained:
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 3 or above and maths at 2 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 3 or above.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
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You will be assessed through practical workshops and demonstrations, discussions and group activities, written assignments, critiques and presentations.
Why work in the Media, Publishing & Information Industry?
Employment in Media, Publishing and Information Services roles are down NAN% since 2021
Wide range of jobs in the Media, Publishing & Information Industry
Excellent choice of employers in the Media, Publishing & Information Industry
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If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.
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