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Creative Media (Level 2 Traineeship)

Pearson BTEC
Media, Multimedia & Journalism

Course Overview

The Level 2 Traineeship in Creative Media will enable you to achieve a qualification which is comparable to 4 GCSEs. The practical nature of the course will introduce an innovative creative industries sector and a range of available careers. It gives you an insight into the media industry with a view to further study at Level 3 or HE. This course will introduce learners to what is needed to succeed in a range of media career pathways including moving image, Film & TV, animation, photography, graphics and digital media. Students will be introduced to technical skills, such as camera operation, editing, sound recording, and graphic design, while also developing their understanding of media theory and production processes including completion of projects and assignments that demonstrate technical, creative and transversal skills.Some areas of study explored during the Level 2 Traineeship;-Understanding the Media Industry -Video Production -Web Design-Sound and Radio Production -Advertising -Digital Publishing -Photography
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Limavady
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 2 Traineeship Creative Media
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
    Fees:
    -
  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 2 Traineeship Creative Media
    Campus: Limavady
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2026
    Fees:
    -

Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills; Skills Development
  • Creative Media Project
  • Personal Development
  • Responding to a Creative Brief
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

4 GCSEs Grades A-G to include Maths at Grade D and English Grade E as a minimum.

ROI Requirements

4 OLCs Grades O1-O8 to include Maths at Grade O5 and English Grade O6 as a minimum.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Interview Required

Work Placement

60 hours of placement or simulated placement to be carried out over the year either in blocks throughout the year or a small number of hours per week.

What's Next?

Further Study

This Level 2 Traineeship Diploma takes you through a variety of units that provide the basic foundation needed to help you progress learning to the next stage: potential to progress to the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production or Level 3 in Games, Animation & VFX. In addition, the qualification will allow you to choose your progression route from a wide range of other Level 3 Diploma courses at NWRC depending on the results obtained from the Vocational Qualification, Essential Skills Qualifications and T Skill qualifications. Further progression opportunities after Level 3 include a variety of Level 5 HND courses in Creative Media, Digital Design and Journalism.

Career Prospects

The qualification can introduce a wide range of career pathways including job roles as filmmakers, video editors, content creators, journalists, radio broadcasters, social media managers or digital marketing executives.

Enquiry

  • Image of Shan Farren
    This course has been an exciting and challenging journey that allowed me to discover my love of design. The excellent tutors opened my eyes to new materials, techniques and media which has helped me develop my illustration and digital skills. I’ve now decided to study Game Design at university.
    Shan Farren
  • Image of Aoife Harvey (Art & Design)
    The traditional route of A-Levels just wasn’t for me. My years at NWRC were amazing, significantly shaping my creative journey. The facilities and lecturers are the best. I felt incredibly prepared to study Fashion Design at Ulster University.
    Aoife Harvey (Art & Design)
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