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Step into the world of media and unleash your creativity! On this exciting two-year course, you’ll bring your ideas to life through projects like producing your own advertisements, music videos, and short films. You’ll even design and launch your own website before taking on a final major project where you take the lead — with full creative freedom to showcase your vision.
Whether you dream of becoming a director, producer, editor, camera operator, or content creator, this course will give you the skills, confidence, and professional portfolio to carve out your path to university, an apprenticeship, or a career in the media industry.
Throughout the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience using the latest industry-standard digital equipment and software. You’ll learn how the media industry operates and, more importantly, develop practical production skills through a series of exciting, real-world projects. No previous media experience? No problem. All you need is a passion for digital content and a desire to tell powerful stories.
You’ll explore different areas of the media industry, helping you discover what inspires you most and preparing you for the next step in your creative journey.
By the end of this course, you’ll graduate with: ● Level 3 qualification in Creative Media Production. ● Up to 168 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 A Levels). ● A professional portfolio to impress universities and employers. ● Industry-ready skills and knowledge, recognised by apprenticeship providers and media employers alike.
On this course we are passionate about providing learners with exciting opportunities and trips. In previous years we have been to New York to visit the New York Film Academy, Berlin Film Festival, Vienna, Harry Potter Studio Tours, A variety of UK based film festivals and trips into MediaCityUK for industry tours.
Our teachers have strong industry connections with leading organisations such as Dinosaur, AVIVA Studios, and a variety of local businesses. Over the years, our students have benefited from insightful and enriching work placements that offer real-world experience in the creative industries. We’re continually developing new partnerships to expand these opportunities, ensuring even more learners gain valuable hands-on experience.
Step into a world where your ideas come to life and your creativity sets the pace. This course is designed to transform you into a multi-skilled, confident media professional ready to make your mark across the ever-evolving landscape of the creative industries. Whether your passion lies in film, audio, digital design, or interactive media, you'll graduate with the tools, talent, and tenacity to pitch bold ideas to top media companies—and win them over.
From day one, you'll dive into real-world projects that mirror industry expectations. You'll master every stage of production—from planning and research to recording, editing, and presenting your final piece. Along the way, you’ll sharpen your skills through hands-on experience, guided by industry-standard tools and live client briefs that push your creativity to new heights.
Explore media through unforgettable trips, exclusive visits, and inspiring lectures from creative professionals. You'll also get the chance to collaborate on exciting enrichment projects and gain invaluable work experience with real-world clients.
Train in cutting-edge facilities, including a full TV studio with a professional gallery and green screen, state-of-the-art DSLR and audio equipment, and dual-screen PC suites equipped with the latest Adobe Creative Cloud software—yours to use at home too, with your personal license.
This is more than a course—it's your creative launchpad. With expert support for your next steps and a clear path to higher education or your dream media career, you won’t just be ready for the industry. You’ll be ready to lead it.
You are required to have 4 GCSEs grade 9 to 4 including maths and/or English.
A demonstrable interest in the media sector is essential.
No previous experience of video production is necessary; however, a strong interest in the production process is beneficial.
A successful interview with a media tutor
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
100% Coursework!
On this course, you will receive project briefs that will introduce you to a scenario, question or creative problem to solve. You will be assessed through a variety of practical media products that you devise and produce over the course of a range of developmental units. Your final assessment grade for the course will come through a Final Major Project where you will produce a media product of your choosing, as we aim to assess you to your strengths and interests.
This is a graded course where you can achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction.
? Some of our learners go straight from their Level 3 course to the media industry confidently and work as a runner, production assistant or in digital marketing ready to learn more skills and progress in the industry. ● Many of our learners go onto higher education courses at university, such as media production, radio production, graphic design, content creation and film production. ● An Apprenticeship or Degree Level Apprenticeship within the creative industries. ● Ultimately employment opportunities within this sector can range from; Presenter, Television/film producer, PR consultant, Web content manager, Political adviser, Editorial assistant, Camera operator, Television/film producer, Video editor, Cinematographer, Advertising Media Buyer, Copywriter, Media Researcher, Broadcast Journalist, Writer, Social Media Manager, Digital marketing officer, Advertising executive, Broadcast engineer, Lighting technician, Web Content Manager or Editorial Assistant.
Please Note: While every effort is made to maintain the accuracy of these details, changes can and do occur. Please confirm the course details when enrolling.
