Film Production – Level 2
Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Length 35 weeks
- Study Full-Time
- Location Carlisle College
Qualification Gained
Level 2 UAL Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology
More about the course
Are you creative with a passion for media and filmmaking and looking for an opportunity to progress in the subject?
This UAL Film Production course provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in filmmaking 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
You won’t just learn the skills to pass the course, you will also learn creativity, storytelling, communication, leadership, empathy, emotional intelligence, and the ability to rapidly learn new skills.
This flexible course allows you to learn how to experiment, embrace failure as part of the creative progress, learn what you are passionate about, and develop that in a direction of your choosing. You will develop the essential soft skills that will help in any career you choose, such as teamworking skills, leadership, communication and public speaking.
This is a filmmaking course, most of the work is through independent research (supported by your tutor), practical experimentation and self-evaluation.
You will be taught by highly experienced and qualified tutors who have all worked within the media industry. There will also be opportunities to work on music or performing arts shows, as well as with external clients.
Alex Herring
Course Leader and Lecturer in Film ProductionI’ve been working in Further Education since 2021, beginning as a Technician at Carlisle College. This role led to my progression to Instructor and Technician, where I trained for staff and student inductions in my main area of study: technical media and knowledge application, before becoming a full time Media lecturer in 2025. As a self-employed filmmaker based in Cumbria, I’ve worked with local and national companies as well as independent and district schools to produce promotional films, documentaries and educational videos for online classes and post-production services. I regularly use software such as DaVinci Resolve Studio, Fusion Studio, Apple Creator Studio, Affinity Studio and Adobe Creative Cloud, and apply my knowledge to impact and develop student learning. This includes making them aware of industry standards, workflows and the latest developments within the industry. My qualifications include a PGCE, a Degree in Film and Television and a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology. I also hold certificates in DaVinci Resolve Studio, including ‘Advanced Editing Certified End User’ and ‘Colour Correction Certified End User, along with a TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention.
Darren Horne
Film Production TutorDarren is an award-winning filmmaker and author, who has a range of experiences, from managing an independent cinema, to owning a mixed martial arts studio. His current side project is co-host of the film podcast Movies in a Nutshell. Whilst his passion is film, he has become far more interested in the power of storytelling as a tool for influence, leadership, and wellbeing. He believes art is magic, and that manipulating words, symbols, sounds, and images, makes artists modern day illusionists, alchemists, and magicians. Unsurprisingly, with this power comes great responsibility. As artists we can impact society, the eco system around us, and even people’s consciousness. He has studied leadership at post graduate level at University of Queensland, and M.I.T, has a Masters Degree in Media Futures from UCLAN, and a 1st Class Honours Degree in Photo media and Design Communication from University of Plymouth.
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