You will be assessed using a range of methods such as practical tasks and written coursework within a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio will be used to determine your grade.
This course is starting w/c 13 January 2025. Lessons will be for 10 weeks, dates and times to be confirmed, term-time only.
There is no requirement for you to have achieved any qualifications or units prior to undertaking this qualification, however a reasonable standard of computing skills will be required.
You must be 19 years of age or older
Level 2 Award in Digital and Creative Industries
Digital content creation for social media videos involves strategically planning, producing, and editing video content tailored for platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. This course created in partnership with the team behind Best of Barnsley encompasses identifying target audiences, setting goals, filming, and editing videos to enhance visual appeal and storytelling. Additionally, optimising videos for platform specifications, scheduling posts, and engaging with viewers as part of the post publication steps. In essence, it’s about creating compelling, relevant content that encourages engagement and drives results across social media platforms.
This qualification provides learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours in a variety of areas in the digital and creative industries. Our programme is built to support different progression routes including those where digital skills are essential to support the creative process. We will research and discuss the different levels of industry within media and explore pathways for progression to these areas of work.
The qualification offers both progression from the Level 1 Digital Skills in Content Creation and is for anyone with prior knowledge surrounding the media industry. The qualification supports progression to various level 3 programmes including: Games Design and Development, IT or Creative Digital Media Access to HE. The qualifications are graded to support progression to level 3 and is assessed through a portfolio of evidence.
You will agree a topic of study for a digital and creative industries project, then plan and undertake a project. This will lead to the production of a creative media product, which you will present and review the product and your working practices, reflecting on your decisions.
You will be introduced to new and previously used software to assist in this project and you will be provided with guided pathways in which you can produce a project for. Throughout the project you will;
You will be assessed using a range of methods such as practical tasks and written coursework within a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio will be used to determine your grade.
All equipment will be provided.
SciTech Digital Innovation Centre
Falcon Street
Barnsley
S70 2EY
On completion you could study the Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Creative Digital Media)
This course costs £150. This course may be FREE to study depending on your circumstances – please see the drop-down option below for more details.
Part-time courses are only available for learners who are 19 years old and above. You may not have to pay for this course if you are employed but earn below £23,400 a year, or if you are unemployed and receive Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. You will need to provide evidence of your eligibility which will be checked at enrolment.
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
If the course is listed as full fee payable, you will have to pay for the course.
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