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Free BTEC Level 3 Creative Digital Media Production Course in Hillingdon – Hewens College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Creative Digital Media Production Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at Hewens College, full-time during the day. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 4 in both English and Maths. The course runs over two years and covers the skills and knowledge behind professional digital media production. You'll work toward a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production, a level 3 btec creative digital media production qualification recognised by universities and employers in the creative industries.

Who this course is for

Pupils age 16 that have completed their GCSEs. Please see our full post 16 course prospectus from our website: https://www.therosedalehewensacademytrust.co.uk/

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSES grades 9-4, including a Grade 4 in GCSE English and a Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production, including filming and editing.
  • You'll learn how to plan and produce digital media content for different audiences.
  • You'll explore photography and image editing techniques.
  • You'll study audio production and sound design.
  • You'll learn how to use industry-standard software for media creation.
  • You'll understand how the creative digital media industry works, including professional roles and workflows.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical work to show employers and universities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practical projects. Assessment is mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll complete units across the two years, building a body of work that demonstrates your skills. Some units may involve group projects and individual productions. Your work is assessed by your tutors and moderated by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hewens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor: cut and assemble footage for TV, film, or online content
  • Social media content creator: produce video and graphics for brands
  • Junior photographer: shoot and edit images for commercial clients
  • Digital marketing assistant: create and manage digital media campaigns
  • Broadcast production assistant: support TV or radio production teams
  • Multimedia designer: design digital assets for websites and apps
  • Junior audio producer: record and edit sound for podcasts or broadcast

What you could study next

A BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production takes your studies to a fuller Level 3 and strengthens a university application. From there, a degree in Film Production, Media Production, or Digital Media gives you the depth employers look for in senior creative roles. You could also move into a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production if you prefer a more practical higher education route.

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