Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Hillingdon – De Salis Studio College

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

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Media Production Course in Hillingdon. Classes run at De Salis Studio 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. This level 3 BTEC media production course covers creative digital media production over two years. You'll develop practical and technical skills across areas such as video, photography, and digital content.

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, from planning through to editing.
  • You'll learn how to produce digital content for different platforms and audiences.
  • You'll explore photography techniques and visual storytelling.
  • You'll study the principles of creative media design.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage media projects from brief to final product.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the media industry and how it works.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based teaching, practical projects, and studio work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years, demonstrating your skills across different areas of creative digital media production. Some units may include external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. De Salis Studio College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor: edit footage for TV, online, or corporate clients.
  • Social media content creator: produce video and visual content for brands.
  • Photographer: shoot and edit images for commercial or editorial use.
  • Media production assistant: support shoots and productions on set.
  • Digital marketing assistant: create and manage digital content campaigns.
  • Broadcast technician: operate equipment for TV, radio, or live events.

What you could study next

A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production lets you go deeper into the subject and may strengthen a university application. Many learners go on to a degree in media production, film, or digital media. You could also look at a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production if you want a more vocational higher-education route.

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