Creative Media Production and Technology - UAL Level 2 Diploma

The course operates from a suite of Media studios using industry standard equipment including Adobe Creative suite in our three computer suites and professional fully equipped media studios with full TV production facilities.

Whilst studying on this course you will learn a wide range of practical skills through studying and practicing a wide and diverse subject areas - and through this you will become competent in many aspects of Media product design and delivery.

These include:

• Film Creation
• Media camerawork
• TV studio skills and location based media production
• Digital editing and post production work-flow
• Photography for Media
• Media graphic design
• Sound design for Film
• Journalism, Copy and Script writing
• Print, Desk Top Publishing and Graphic Design
• Design for Radio and Podcast

As a part of this course you will also study media theory and practice in the area of product concept design and pre-production where you will learn to create media scripts, storyboards, production paperwork and planning material.

The course is run in three terms, term one being based on the foundation of core skills working on a campaign based set of practical media projects, term two focusing on the developing of specialist skills and media practices through an Advertorial multi-solution set of projects and finally term three where students design and write their own final major project based on a theme. Term three is the assessment project for the course grade.

The course works with a professional TV and digital media provider, Springboard, who are based in the media area within the college. Students who undertake this course automatically become a member of Springboard and will be able to take part in supporting exciting client-based and real-world broadcast projects. This gives all students access to real-world client based work experience. This activity as an essential element for effective skills development and portfolio building for progression both to Level 3 and ultimately onto a suitable Higher Education degree and ultimately into an exciting career in the Media sector.

This course can lead to direct progression into several areas of Level 3 study:

• L3 Creative Media (linked).
• L3 Graphic Design
• L3 Art & Design
• L3 Photography

Other Level three courses can also be applied to successfully through the Level 2 Media course.

You will need:

• 4 or more GCSEs at grade 3 or higher, including English, maths and a relevant creative-based subject

Or

• A relevant Level 1 qualification at Merit or Distinction standard studied at CWA or another further education provider
• English and maths GCSEs at grade 3 or higher

You will be invited to an informal interview to help ensure the course is right for you. You will need to bring evidence of your creative work and interest in the subject area for the course team to look at. This is to showcase your creativity, ideas or technical skills and could consist of a video, YouTube channel, editing work, film review or a podcast.

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

01/09/2025

How many hours / days per week is this course?

Full-time courses at CWA are generally 3 - 4 days per week (though you may be in for an extra day if you are resitting English and / or Maths). The college day is typically longer than a day at school and students will need to plan their individual study in their free time (including individual study hours which are recorded at college in the Learning Resource Centre or other study areas). Work experience will be a key component of your course and most students will complete a minimum of 60 hours per academic year (on top of their college hours), depending on the course they are studying. CWA has a dedicated team of work placement co-ordinators to support you with this.

Age	Cost
16-18	Free*
19+	£900

* Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.

Fee information

Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.

Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.

Information on Fees and Financial Help

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

What qualification will I achieve?

University of the Arts London (UAL) Diploma in Creative Media Production (Level 2)

This qualification is awarded by University of the Arts London (UAL), the only specialist creative arts awarding organisation in England.

How is my course assessed?

The work on the course is project/assignment based, and assessment is continuous throughout the course. Some units will be subject to external assessment.

The units in the first two terms are assessed at Pass grade only. The final unit is awarded a grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction.