Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Harrow

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Harrow. Classes run at Stanmore College, full-time during the day.

The course runs for one year and covers a broad range of media skills. You'll learn filming, editing, sound design, graphic design, scriptwriting, and photography. You'll work with HD cameras, DSLR cameras, and sound recording equipment. You'll also master Adobe software including Photoshop, Premiere, and Audition. The course explores media codes and conventions, and the work of professional media practitioners.

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

Who this course is for

The Creative Media Production and Technology UAL Award and Diploma Level 2 course introduces you to a range of media based skills, including filming, editing, sound design, graphic design, scriptwriting, and photography.

You’ll work with a variety of equipment, such as HD cameras, sound recording gear, DSLR cameras, and iMacs, while mastering Adobe software like Photoshop, Premiere, and Audition. You’ll also explore the work of media practitioners and learn about media codes, conventions, and techniques for analysing media products, producers, and audiences.

Upon completion, you’ll achieve a Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production, equivalent to 4 GCSEs. This course will provide you with a strong foundation for further study in areas such as graphic design, games design, animation, film, journalism, illustration, or photography (to name a few).

This qualification is officially the UAL Awarding Body Level 2 Award and Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop filming skills using HD and DSLR cameras.
  • You'll learn video editing using Adobe Premiere.
  • You'll explore sound design and audio recording techniques.
  • You'll practise graphic design using Adobe Photoshop.
  • You'll write scripts for media productions.
  • You'll develop photography skills in a practical setting.
  • You'll study media codes, conventions, and the work of media practitioners.
  • You'll use Adobe Audition for audio production.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom. Work is assessed through projects and a portfolio of creative work. You'll use professional equipment and industry-standard software throughout the course. Assessment is based on the work you produce, not written exams.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, online, or corporate clients.
  • Photographer, shoots commercial, event, or editorial photography.
  • Animator, creates motion graphics and animated content.
  • Media production assistant, supports filming and editing on productions.
  • Graphic designer, produces visual content for print and digital.
  • Social media content creator, produces video and image content for brands.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, a natural next step for learners wanting to specialise further.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Photography, for those focusing on a photography career.
  • University foundation or degree courses in film, media, or graphic design, for those aiming for higher-level creative roles.