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Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Rochdale

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Rochdale. Classes run at Hopwood Hall College, full-time during the day.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, including English and Maths. The course covers media production, digital technology, and creative practice across areas like video, photography, and animation. It typically takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English and Mathematics. All students are required to achieve GCSE grade C/4 in Maths and English. If the required grade is not reached there are opportunities to study these subjects at college alongside the course to help achieve it. This is a government requirement but also needed by many employers for any numbers of careers.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production and editing.
  • You'll explore photography techniques and digital imaging.
  • You'll create animation using industry-standard software.
  • You'll learn how to plan and produce media projects.
  • You'll study the creative and technical processes behind media content.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work to show employers and colleges.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on projects in a classroom setting. Assessment is through coursework, portfolio work, and project assignments. There are no written exams. You'll produce real media work throughout the course, building a body of evidence that demonstrates your skills.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for online, broadcast, or corporate clients.
  • Photographer, shoots commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Animator, creates digital animation for games, film, or advertising.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set.
  • Social media content creator, produces video and visual content for brands.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital media.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, a natural next step for those wanting to specialise further before employment or higher education.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Photography or Moving Image, for learners focusing on a specific creative discipline.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Media Production, Film, or Animation at university, building on the skills and portfolio developed at Level 2.
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