Level 2 Award in Creative Media, Art & Design
Course overview
The course will help you develop both practical and academic skills essential in the creative industries.
Explore several modules covering media, art and design principles. Learn about interactive media, audio production, graphic design and trial several different mediums and materials. Solve 2D and 3D design problems, research your skills and develop your own creative projects.
No formal qualifications are required, this is a brilliant starter course for students interested in media, art & design or the creative industries.
Course overview
What modules are covered?
Units of study include:
- Roles and responsibilities within the creative sector
- Production techniques and processes
- Understanding audience and context
- Exploring the impact of historical and cultral influences
- Developing communication forms and techniques
- Audio production and interactive media techniques
- Animation
- 2D and 3D design and problem solving
- Observational drawing
- Create and plan your own creative project
What qualifications will I need?
The minimum entry requirements for this course includes GCSE English or maths (grade 0-3), or a Level 1 Functional Skills. Those who do not achieve a grade 4 in English or maths will be required to study this alongside their course.
Who is the course suitable for?
This course is suitable for those with an interest in following a career in the creative industries.
There are no formal qualifications or previous knowledge required. Students can enrol as a beginner.
What you'll need
Are there any extra costs?
Students buy their own materials such as USB memory sticks and blank DVDs. The student pays for educational visits to London, TV studios etc. Students are allocated a certain amount of free printing, after which a small fee will be incurred.
More information
How is the course assessed?
You will be continuously assessed throughout the course on practical and written assignments. There will be some externally assessed units.
Where will I study?
As a student, you will gain practical experience in our impressive modern facilities including: professionally equipped TV studios, video/editing and Apple Mac suites. You will also learn in our bustling art studios, fully equipped with all the materials you will need for 2D and 3D art projects.
Our highly experienced staff will support, guide and prepare you for a wide range of employment and further education opportunities within the creative industries.
Dreaming of a career in Art, TV, Film, Radio or Game Design? Then this course is right for you. Study and sharpen your skills and begin your training in your favourite industry. No formal qualifications or previous knowledge required! Apply today!