• Full Time
  • Level 2

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Media Level 2

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Subject Area
Art, Design, Media and Photography
Start date
7 September 2026
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time
Level
2

Course Overview

This course introduces you to a vairety of skills required by the creative industries and will allow you to ehance your creative skillset for your desired creative pathway within media.

… You are creative

… You are interested in a career in the media and creative industies

… You’re hardworking and self-motivated

This course is suitable for anyone who wants to work in a creative job involving technology and to progress to a Level 3 course in a related subject area (e.g. creative media, games design, art & design or photography).

You’ll build your understanding and practical abilities in a variety of processes and software and will complete a range of practical assignments. You’ll work independently and as a part of a team for practical assignments.

You’ll have access to the latest PC’s, Apple Mac computers and Adobe Creative Cloud software, along with excellent up-to-date facilities.

You’ll be assessed through research and analysis, written work, creative design, use of technology, problem solving, and evaluation. Upon completion, you’ll gain:

  • OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Media Level 2
  • Appropriate supporting qualifications to broaden your skill set and meet the needs of industry
  • Skills Activities
  • Maths and English

You should be able to develop creative ideas and be willing to actively explore a wide range of technological processes. Full commitment to attendance is required, as well as respect for others, enthusiasm for the subject, self-motivation and a passion for the subject. There is also an expectation that you’ll continue your studies and coursework independently during your own time.

A range of Creative Level 3 Extended Diplomas, such as UAL Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology (Metaverse Design) Level 3, BTEC Level 3 Creative Media Production, UAL Level 3 Photography.

Successful completion of Level 3 Extended Diploma would allow you to progress to higher education and university courses.

Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade D or above to include either Maths/Numeracy or English/Welsh first language; or an appropriate Level 1 Diploma qualification in the relevant vocational area with a Merit grade and include either GCSE Maths/Numeracy or English/Welsh 1st Language.

As part of the entry requirements, you’ll be expected to attend a taster session.

At Newport you will be able to study in our state of the art media suite that includes:

  • A green screen room for recording scenes for film and TV
  • A drone for filming scences outside
  • A sound room for recording music, sound effects and voiceovers
  • 3 green screen booths for animation design and production
  • A dedicated art space for drawing and product creation
  • Camera for the duration of your course

You will also be offered a ‘You Choose’ assignment for you to tailor to your career aspirations around units such as (1 of the list below):

  • Film and TV
  • Comic Book
  • Graphic Design
  • Photography
  • Game Design Concept Art and Assets

No exams but formal moderation for each assignment.

Art-and-Design

City of Newport Campus

Course Code
NFBD0064AA
Duration
1 year
Mode of study
Full Time

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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