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Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Manchester

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

Free Level 2 Creative Media Course in Manchester. Classes run at The Manchester College City Campus, full-time over one year.

You'll work across graphic design, digital photography, 2D animation, and TV and film production. The course uses industry-standard software and live briefs, taking projects from initial research through to finished work. You'll also cover marketing, pitching, and presenting your ideas. Work experience is part of the course, and you'll be supported in finding a placement.

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

Who this course is for

Do you want to find out everything the media industry has to offer, develop the key concepts and skills required for a successful career, and explore your own creative ideas? This Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technologies is the perfect place to begin.

Focusing on all the tools and techniques you’ll need to create everything from 2D animations to TV and film productions, you will be using industry-standard software and working to live briefs across a number of different areas, taking projects from research and idea development stages, through experimentation, to full creation of products!

You’ll learn a huge variety of skills, including graphic and games design, digital photography, marketing and how to plan, pitch, present and promote work. The abilities you’ll develop will lay the foundations towards a future role in one of the largest and most exciting industries around.

What you will learn

  • You'll create 2D animations and motion graphics using industry-standard software.
  • You'll produce digital photography projects from concept to final image.
  • You'll develop skills in graphic design and games design.
  • You'll plan, pitch, and present creative projects to a brief.
  • You'll explore TV and film production techniques.
  • You'll learn how to research, develop, and refine creative ideas.
  • You'll study marketing and how to promote creative work.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a range of methods across different units throughout the year. These include screen captures, audio recordings, and verbal presentations. Your research, problem-solving, and practical production skills are all assessed. The course ends with a final major project that contributes to your overall grade.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Manchester College City Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, film, or online content.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or editorial clients.
  • Animator, creates 2D or digital animation for games, film, or advertising.
  • Graphic designer, produces visual content for brands and campaigns.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set.
  • Social media content creator, plans and produces content for digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, the next step for learners who want to specialise further and progress to university or industry.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design, for those who want to focus on design for print and digital media.
  • University of the Arts London Foundation courses, for learners aiming toward higher education in a creative subject.
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