Peterlee Campus
Course overview
In an ever-expanding world with an ever-expanding amount of media - there's never been a better time to get your start with a course like this one at EDC!
Our Level 2 Creative Media Production and Technology course is designed to give you a comprehensive overview of all things media; you'll be experiencing planning and producing, researching and creating, getting involved in filming and advertising and so much more.
You'll get the chance to work with lots of different types of media too, including photography, gaming, animation, radio, podcasts, moving image to name just a few!
Topics
The programme is 'learner responsive' which means we build projects around the learners who have chosen this programme of study.
Typically, projects include animation and radio, interactive media and multi camera TV. You will be given guidance over the development of projects, to help you develop the skills and knowledge to complete the project and progress in media.
You will also film live performances and events, create podcasts, potentially broadcasting via the college's internal system and also to the Creative Industries YouTube channel.
Job opportunities after this course
• App Designer
• Broadcast Engineer
• Camera Operative
• Digital Media
• Journalist
• Media Sales Executive
• Photographer
• PR / Advertising
• TV / Film Production
... and so much more!
Further study options after this course
Students who achieve a 'Merit or Distinction' at L2 Diploma can progress on to UAL Level 3 Diploma Creative Media Production & Technology. The UAL Level 2 Diploma provides a stepping stone into employment within the Media industry.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course type/level, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college.
How is this course assessed?
There are 7 formative units delivered as 4 projects, graded as Pass / Fail. You will need to achieve a pass at each unit to progress on to the final project which is graded as Pass / Merit / Distinction'.
All work is assessed internally by an Assessor, before being Internally and Externally Verified to check the marking is consistent.
When does the course start?
September 2025
Length of course
One-year programme, studied four days per week.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
