Useful information
Ages
16-24 (or up to 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan -EHCP)
Sector
Digital
Level
Level 2
Delivery Method
Classroom (face to face)
Breakdown of Hours
16 hours per week over 2 and a half days
Course Length
2 and a half days per week for 34 weeks
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Course Overview
The Creative Digital Media Course will help you to develop an understanding of the core skills of photography, moving image creation, website design and online promotion.
The course gives you an introduction to photography and filming – capturing footage and then editing this as appropriate for different digital media platforms, such as websites, social media sites and Vlogs.
- Develop your skills in essential software such as Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
- Work on projects involving photography and film editing, sound design, animation, script writing, storyboarding and digital marketing
- Learn to use equipment such as DSLRs, steady-cams and professional lighting
- Build a portfolio of work and learn how to market yourself professionally online
- Explore different careers in the media industry
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Who is this course for?
This course is for…
Depending on your particular needs, we are able to offer a variety of support ensuring you succeed to the best of your ability. Study Programmes are a great option if you are:
- Interested in a career in the Creative Media industries
- Aged 16-24 (25 with an EHCP Plan
- Are enthusiastic, reliable and ready to start or develop your career
- Would like to improve your existing English and Maths qualifications
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Course Benefits
- Achieve a L2 Diploma in Creative Digital Media
- Gain a firm foundation in software such as Adobe, Premiere and Photoshop
- Develop your voice as a media practitioner
- Achieve GCSE grade 4 or above in English and/or Maths
- Progress to our Media Production course at Level 3
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Entry Requirements
A previous Level 1 qualification and/or GCSE Grades 2-3 - subject to interview
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Assessment Methods
- Create a digital media product i.e short film, portfolio of photography
- Project planning document
- Research document
- Evaluation document
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Qualifications
L2 Certificate Extended Certificate in Creative Media - RSL
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Career Opportunities and Further Study
- Progress to Level 3 Creative Digital Media Diploma
- Digital Marketing/Content Creation Apprenticeships
- Entry level roles within the Creative Media Industry
- Freelance photographer, film maker, editor, content creator, graphic design etc.
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Location
Face-to-face sessions will take place at our Croydon and Ilford Campus:
Croydon Campus: LLC, Christopher Wren Yard, 119 High Street, CR0 1QG
Ilford Campus: 4th Floor, Forest house, 16 – 20 Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1BA
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Price and Funding
Fully funded subject to eligibility criteria
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Age Requirements
16-24 (or up to 25 with an EHCP)
