Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Carlisle

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Carlisle. Classes run at Carlisle College, full-time during the day. The course is aimed at 16 to 18 year olds who have just finished their GCSEs.

Over 35 weeks, you'll explore film production, audio and visual storytelling, design research, and professional practice in creative media. You'll develop technical production skills and build a portfolio of media work across different formats. The course also covers critical and contextual thinking about media and technology.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at 16-18 year olds, usually having just finished their GCSEs and are intertested in Creative Media Production and Technology

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 3 (D) or above; including maths and English. Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to chnage at anytime

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core media production and technical skills.
  • You'll explore design and research methods used in creative media.
  • You'll investigate audio production and technology.
  • You'll investigate visual storytelling and production techniques.
  • You'll learn about professional practice in the creative media industry.
  • You'll build critical and contextual awareness of media and technology.
  • You'll create a range of media artefacts across different formats.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on projects in a classroom setting. Assessment is based on the media work you produce throughout the course, including production pieces and portfolio evidence. You'll work across different media formats, building a body of work that demonstrates your skills and creative development.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Carlisle College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for clients or publications.
  • Animator, creates motion graphics or animated content.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and post-production work.
  • Content creator, produces video and visual content for digital platforms.
  • Junior filmmaker, works on short films, music videos, or corporate productions.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 UAL Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, the natural next step for those wanting to go deeper into film and media.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Creative Media Production, a broader route covering multiple media disciplines.
  • Higher National Certificate in Creative Media, for those looking to move toward degree-level study in media or film.

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