Level 2 Creative Media Course in Stroud

Cost£1,440.00
Duration432 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Level 2 Creative Media Course in Stroud. Classes run at SGS Stroud Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers the core skills of media production and technology. You'll explore photography, video editing, animation, and digital content creation. Around 432 hours of study take you through practical projects and creative briefs. Fees apply, though students aged 16 to 18 pay a significantly reduced fee. Concessions may be available if you're 19 or over.

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

Who this course is for

Most full-time courses at SGS are for learners aged 16-18 with some provision available for those aged 14 plus on request. If you are aged 19 and over then formal qualifications that are a prerequisite for younger age groups may not be suitable. Please check the college website www.sgscol.ac.uk for more in-depth information regarding full-time study programmes or contact us on 0800 0567 253 or email [email protected]

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production and editing.
  • You'll learn photography techniques and image editing.
  • You'll create animated content using industry-standard tools.
  • You'll produce digital media for a range of platforms and audiences.
  • You'll plan and manage creative media projects from brief to final output.
  • You'll understand how media technology is used in professional contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on projects in the classroom. Assessment is based on a portfolio of work you build throughout the course. You'll respond to creative briefs, produce finished media pieces, and reflect on your process. Some units may include written tasks or presentations alongside your practical work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. SGS Stroud Campus 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 events, brands, or publications.
  • Animator, creates motion graphics and animated content for digital media.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions in a studio or on location.
  • Digital content creator, produces video and photo content for social media channels.
  • Junior graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital campaigns.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, the next step for learners wanting to specialise further and progress to university or industry.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Photography, for those focusing on a photographic career.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production, a higher-level route into professional media roles.

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