Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Newark

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Newark. Classes run at Lincoln College Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 35 weeks and is largely hands-on. You'll work with video cameras, professional audio equipment, and high-end editing software. Topics include film production, animation, audio recording, and digital image editing. This creative media qualification gives you a broad range of practical production skills.

You'll finish with a Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

Have you ever wanted to write, create and publish your own short film, game, animation or podcast? Maybe you want to work in media production for film or TV. This course is the perfect way to learn how.

This course will teach you how to work with video cameras, professional audio recorders and microphones while editing video, audio or images on our high-end 4k computers.

This two year Extended Diploma course is largely practical and gives you not only a broad range of skills and experiences but also provides a professional environment where your portfolio of work and skills can be expanded to industry standards.

There are opportunities to gather skills in Film, Television & Production; Graphic Design; Games Design, Video & Audio Production and Media Marketing.

The structure of the course is that you have the opportunity to experience all areas of media initially with briefs given to you that cover some specific tasks such as writing, and presenting in readiness to be published in our magazine, a film review in Year One and a media-related extended article in Year Two.

Through the remainder of the first year, you are then able to devise your own production briefs across two productions to explore and experiment with different aspects of media, mentioned above, to find the area of interest you want to follow. This can then be presented in the Final Major Project, which again, is a self-devised project that should showcase the skills developed so far.

For Year Two, you then have the opportunity to follow the pathway/direction that has triggered your interest. So with Game Design in mind, for your first production, you could create your own gaming company, design your logo and establish your brand. This could be followed up for your second production by creating a game design concept, thinking about a game theme/genre (action, adventure, sport, fantasy, etc.), creating characters and the world/environments, games programming and scripting, storylines

What you will learn

  • You'll shoot and edit video using professional cameras and 4K editing systems.
  • You'll record and edit audio using professional microphones and recorders.
  • You'll create animations using industry-standard software.
  • You'll produce digital images and edit them to a professional standard.
  • You'll plan and develop short films, games, or podcasts from concept to finished piece.
  • You'll work to industry briefs, managing your own creative projects.

How you will learn

The course is largely practical. You'll complete project-based assignments, producing real media work across film, audio, and animation. Assessment is through a portfolio of your work and practical projects completed throughout the year. You'll work in a studio environment using professional equipment.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lincoln College Campus 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 media outlets.
  • Animator, creates animated content for games, film, or advertising.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set.
  • Podcast producer, records, edits, and publishes audio content.
  • Social media content creator, produces video and image content for brands.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, the next step for learners wanting to specialise further in film, animation, or audio.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Art and Design, useful if you want to develop broader creative and visual skills.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production, a higher-level route into professional media work or university.

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