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Videography, Photography & Design
Level 2
This course teaches you how to use photographic equipment, develop graphic design skills, design and create a video and develop some animation skills.
Level 2
This course teaches you how to use photographic equipment, develop graphic design skills, design and create a video and develop some animation skills.
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
One Year
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
One Year
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills
On the Level 2 Videography, Photography and Design course, the focus is on expanding and developing your media skills. You will be given a solid foundation in a range of media disciplines, and choose the areas in which you wish to improve, allowing you to advance further in your studies and make an informed decision about your next steps on your journey in the world of creative media.
During this stage of your studies, you are provided with the tools, guidance, and resources to develop and enhance your existing skills and interests in media and design, photography, videography and animation. You’ll also undertake a variety of activities and projects that challenge you to apply your media knowledge and skills in practical projects.
One of the main focuses of the Level 2 course is to develop both your technical and academic skills so you can progress onto Level 3 study if you wish, and become more employment-ready. You’ll learn about the media industry and what is needed to succeed, and complete a personal progression project. You’ll work on your personal health and well-being to prepare for the next steps in life and education.
The course allows you a safe space to experiment with techniques and approaches to improve, without fear of failure. By actively participating in hands-on tasks and projects, you will refine your practical skills, including photography, video editing, graphic design and animation, and learn to effectively utilise industry-standard software and tools, gaining skills in applications like Adobe Creative Suite. You will learn to respond to creative briefs, becoming confident in creating work in a range of creative media disciplines and leave the course feeling confident in your creativity, your skills and your next steps.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will be advised how and where to purchase essential media production materials such as memory sticks, SD cards and high-quality headphones.
In college you will find:
You will also benefit from an Adobe Creative Cloud licence. Each licence enables students to register two devices.
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The college also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress.
On the Level 2 Videography, Photography and Design course, the focus is on expanding and developing your media skills. You will be given a solid foundation in a range of media disciplines, and choose the areas in which you wish to improve, allowing you to advance further in your studies and make an informed decision about your next steps on your journey in the world of creative media.
During this stage of your studies, you are provided with the tools, guidance, and resources to develop and enhance your existing skills and interests in media and design, photography, videography and animation. You’ll also undertake a variety of activities and projects that challenge you to apply your media knowledge and skills in practical projects.
One of the main focuses of the Level 2 course is to develop both your technical and academic skills so you can progress onto Level 3 study if you wish, and become more employment-ready. You’ll learn about the media industry and what is needed to succeed, and complete a personal progression project. You’ll work on your personal health and well-being to prepare for the next steps in life and education.
The course allows you a safe space to experiment with techniques and approaches to improve, without fear of failure. By actively participating in hands-on tasks and projects, you will refine your practical skills, including photography, video editing, graphic design and animation, and learn to effectively utilise industry-standard software and tools, gaining skills in applications like Adobe Creative Suite. You will learn to respond to creative briefs, becoming confident in creating work in a range of creative media disciplines and leave the course feeling confident in your creativity, your skills and your next steps.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will be advised how and where to purchase essential media production materials such as memory sticks, SD cards and high-quality headphones.
In college you will find:
You will also benefit from an Adobe Creative Cloud licence. Each licence enables students to register two devices.
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The college also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.
Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course and a Level 3 following this, the world really is your oyster.
Creates visual content for branding, advertising, and communication purposes. Works on logos, brochures, posters, packaging, and more.
Oversees the creative aspects of a film, including storytelling, performances, and visual elements.
Responsible for the visual style and camera work in films, television programmes, or advertisements.
Assembles raw footage into a finished product for films, adverts, or online content.
Specialisms include portrait, fashion, product, wildlife, wedding, or documentary photography.
Specialises in designing content for social media, including posts, stories, banners, and ads. Ensures designs align with brand aesthetics and optimise user engagement.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course and a Level 3 following this, the world really is your oyster.
Creates visual content for branding, advertising, and communication purposes. Works on logos, brochures, posters, packaging, and more.
Oversees the creative aspects of a film, including storytelling, performances, and visual elements.
Responsible for the visual style and camera work in films, television programmes, or advertisements.
Assembles raw footage into a finished product for films, adverts, or online content.
Specialisms include portrait, fashion, product, wildlife, wedding, or documentary photography.
Specialises in designing content for social media, including posts, stories, banners, and ads. Ensures designs align with brand aesthetics and optimise user engagement.
Diverse Media Topics: You will be introduced to a range of media topics, including photography, video production and graphic design, offering a well-rounded understanding of different areas within the media industry.
Collaborative Work: You will foster teamwork and collaboration skills through group projects, allowing you to develop confidence in working with others and effectively contribute to creative challenges.
Technical Skill Development: You will develop essential technical skills required in media industries, such as capturing and editing photographs, producing videos and designing graphic design content.
Industry-Relevant Software: You will become familiar with industry-standard software and tools utilised in media production, equipping you with the necessary technical proficiency to excel in your chosen fields.
Academic Progression: Enhance your academic abilities through the main course curriculum, whilst reinforcing foundational knowledge in mathematics and English to support your overall academic development.
Preparation for Level 3: Introduce you to a broad curriculum of skills and knowledge in media and graphics, ready for Level 3 programmes. Familiarise you with similar assessment methods and working practices to ensure a smooth transition to Level 3.- We are an exclusively creative college, where 100% of our courses are in the creative sectors, creating a specialist, creative ecosystem. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines, for example, working with media students to develop branding
We cover a wide range of disciplines and outputs within videography, photography and design, whilst still allowing learners to determine and develop their own creative outputs
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store, so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an Access Creative College learner
Students on this course are assigned an Adobe Creative Cloud licence with access to all applications except Substance. Each licence enables students to register two devices.
You will benefit from a balanced programme of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces with contextual studies in classrooms. On most courses, you will share some lessons with peers from different pathways, allowing you to rub shoulders and collaborate!
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature).
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and assess all of your coursework. Videography, Photography and Design Level 2 is currently made up of 8 assignment submissions. Projects are a balance of practical work like photography, video production, graphic design and animation; as well as reports and presentations.
While specific requirements are not necessary, you could benefit from:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme planned out by your local campus. Activities we’ve done in the past are:
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
Those who need to retake maths and English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 3 hours of maths and English per subject a week. Learn more here.
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
Diverse Media Topics: You will be introduced to a range of media topics, including photography, video production and graphic design, offering a well-rounded understanding of different areas within the media industry.
Collaborative Work: You will foster teamwork and collaboration skills through group projects, allowing you to develop confidence in working with others and effectively contribute to creative challenges.
Technical Skill Development: You will develop essential technical skills required in media industries, such as capturing and editing photographs, producing videos and designing graphic design content.
Industry-Relevant Software: You will become familiar with industry-standard software and tools utilised in media production, equipping you with the necessary technical proficiency to excel in your chosen fields.
Academic Progression: Enhance your academic abilities through the main course curriculum, whilst reinforcing foundational knowledge in mathematics and English to support your overall academic development.
Preparation for Level 3: Introduce you to a broad curriculum of skills and knowledge in media and graphics, ready for Level 3 programmes. Familiarise you with similar assessment methods and working practices to ensure a smooth transition to Level 3.- We are an exclusively creative college, where 100% of our courses are in the creative sectors, creating a specialist, creative ecosystem. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines, for example, working with media students to develop branding
We cover a wide range of disciplines and outputs within videography, photography and design, whilst still allowing learners to determine and develop their own creative outputs
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store, so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an Access Creative College learner
Students on this course are assigned an Adobe Creative Cloud licence with access to all applications except Substance. Each licence enables students to register two devices.
You will benefit from a balanced programme of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces with contextual studies in classrooms. On most courses, you will share some lessons with peers from different pathways, allowing you to rub shoulders and collaborate!
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature).
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and assess all of your coursework. Videography, Photography and Design Level 2 is currently made up of 8 assignment submissions. Projects are a balance of practical work like photography, video production, graphic design and animation; as well as reports and presentations.
While specific requirements are not necessary, you could benefit from:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme planned out by your local campus. Activities we’ve done in the past are:
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
Those who need to retake maths and English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 3 hours of maths and English per subject a week. Learn more here.
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
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