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Level 2 Creative Media Course in Lewisham

Cost£9,000.00
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 2 Creative Media Course in Lewisham. Classes run at Lewisham College, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks.

The course covers the theories and principles of creative media production alongside hands-on creative practice. You'll explore photography, video, animation, and digital media. Units develop both your technical skills and your understanding of how media is made and used. You'll need four GCSEs at grades A to D, including English Language, plus basic IT skills.

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

Who this course is for

The course helps you to develop more than just your creativity and expression and artistic skills you will also gain a deeper understanding of the theories and principles of creative media production. It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in media to explore, develop, and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating, and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.

Entry requirements

4 GCSE qualifications at grades A*-D or 9-3, including English Language. You will have a review of your portfolio and ideally show some moderate success in the subject area. If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade 4 (that's the old Grade C) or above in Maths and/or English, you will be given the opportunity to develop your skills in these subjects. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable. You will also need basic IT skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore photography, video production, and animation techniques.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the theories behind creative media production.
  • You'll practise planning and producing your own media projects.
  • You'll build technical skills in digital media tools and software.
  • You'll learn how to evaluate and refine your own creative work.
  • You'll study how media is produced and consumed in different contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Lewisham College. The course combines practical project work with theoretical study. Assessment is through a portfolio of creative work and coursework assignments. If you join without a Grade 4 or above in Maths or English, you'll also attend timetabled sessions to develop those skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lewisham 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 and edits images for commercial or creative projects.
  • Animator, creates motion graphics or character animation for digital media.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions in a studio or on location.
  • Social media content creator, produces video and visual content for brands.
  • Junior graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, a natural next step that opens routes into higher education or specialist media roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Photography, for those who want to focus on image-making professionally.
  • A foundation degree or BA in Film, Media, or Animation at university, building on the Level 2 creative media qualification you've earned.
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