Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology (Content Creation, Social Media and Marketing)

This course aims to give learners a strong understanding of marketing strategy as well as the digital media production skills needed to produce marketing material for individuals and businesses. Learners will use a range of industry standard equipment such as cameras, lights and microphones, as well as a range of editing software via the Adobe Creative Cloud. Students will use this to produce print, audio, video and short form social media content as marketing material. This course provides the theoretical understanding of marketing and the practical skills needed for content creation. On this course learners will get the opportunity to work independently as well as part of a wider team to produce digital media marketing material. The course is taught by specialists who have experience in education but also within the marketing industry.

Upon successful completion of the course learners will have the foundations to progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma and will have a skill set that can prepare them to work in social media, marketing, advertising, influencing, public relations and creative digital media production.

What Will I Learn?

Learners will be studying for the Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production. This is a one-year pathway that is designed for learners who are interested in pursuing a creative career specifically within the world of content creation, social media and marketing.

Projects may vary but learners may get the opportunity to create digital marketing in the form of podcasts, posters, trailers, social media short form videos, websites, blogs and vlogs. Whilst completing these projects, learners will produce the work to meet the criteria for the course units below. Course Units - Introduction to creative media methods and skills. - Introduction to production techniques in creative media. - Understanding an audience in creative media production. - Contextual research for creative media production. - Exploring audio production and technology. - Exploring visual production and technology. - Exploring interactive production and technology. - Personal project in creative media production.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade D or above (including Maths and English or Welsh first Language), or equivalent level 1 qualifications.

Assessment

Each unit is assessed based on the specific requirements of specifications distributed by the awarding body and includes a combination of practical, project-based assessment and written planning, research, evaluation and reflection. Projects are designed to focus on developing skills that address the needs of local creative sector employers and industry. All units are internally assessed and externally moderated to ensure National Standards are met.

Career Progression

Career progression in this area and specifically in Wales is really exciting. Content creation is a pathway that can lead to great success as a freelancer or as a personal business. Furthermore, local universities run highly successful courses in creative media production as well as in digital marketing, branding and public relations. There are numerous marketing agencies in Wales, in Cardiff and throughout the UK. Additionally, most businesses will either outsource these needs to digital creative and marketing agencies or will have an in-house marketing team and therefore the progression into a job is highly possible.

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Course Details

Level:Level 2

Mode:Full Time

Start Date:01/09/2026

Location:Rhondda

Course Code:9CF201RA

Fees

FT Registration Fee: £15

Studio Fee: £53

Please note: Fees are payable for each year of study.