Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Waltham Forest

CostFREE
Duration1 year
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 Waltham Forest. Classes run full-time at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll explore media production and technology across a range of creative disciplines. Units cover photography, video production, animation, and digital media techniques. The course runs over one year of full-time daytime study.

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

Who this course is for

16 to 18 Year Olds

Entry requirements

https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production and editing.
  • You'll learn photography techniques and digital image editing.
  • You'll explore animation and motion graphics.
  • You'll study how media products are planned and produced.
  • You'll use industry-standard digital tools and software.
  • You'll create a portfolio of media work across different formats.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on projects in the classroom. Assessment is based on coursework and a portfolio of creative work you build throughout the year. There are no written exams. You'll complete assignments linked to real media briefs, showing what you can do across different areas of production.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for online, broadcast, or social media.
  • 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.
  • Digital content creator, produces video and visual content for brands.
  • Junior camera operator, works on film or TV production sets.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production, the next step for learners wanting to specialise further in film, photography, or animation.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design, a broader creative route that opens doors to university applications.
  • A foundation degree or BA in Media Production, Film, or Photography at university.

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