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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Blackburn

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Blackburn. Classes run at Blackburn College, full-time during the day.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths or English Language. The course runs over two years and covers film and television production, combining technical and creative skills. You'll work on real projects, building confidence with cameras, editing software, and production planning. The course prepares you for careers in video, animation, content creation, and games development.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The UAL Level 3 Film and Television Production opens the door to studying at university, specialist film schools and finding employment in the media sector. Former students now produce content for the biggest musicians, brands and broadcasters in the UK as well as forging successful local careers with corporate video production companies.

The purpose of the course is to produce students that are confident technically and creatively while developing professional skills that will serve them well later in their careers. You will have chance to make short films, produce documentaries and create TV programmes in the multi-camera TV studio.

If you have a passion for moving image and would like to work in film, TV, broadcast journalism or would like to develop the skills to produce social media videos then this is the course for you.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 including Maths or English Language or completion of a Level 2 course including GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop technical skills in camera operation and filming.
  • You'll learn video editing using industry-standard software.
  • You'll explore animation techniques and motion graphics.
  • You'll plan and produce film and television content.
  • You'll create content for digital and broadcast platforms.
  • You'll build a professional production portfolio.
  • You'll develop creative and critical thinking for media projects.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical studio work, and hands-on production projects. Assessment is based on coursework and a portfolio of creative work you build throughout the course. You'll complete projects that reflect real production briefs, developing both your technical ability and your creative voice.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for brands, broadcasters, and online platforms.
  • Content creator, produces video and digital content for social media and marketing.
  • Animator, creates motion graphics and animated sequences for film or games.
  • Games developer, works on visual and interactive elements of game production.
  • Film and television production assistant, supports shoots and post-production teams.
  • Media producer, manages creative projects from brief to final delivery.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Media Production, or Animation at university, building on the skills and portfolio you develop on this course.
  • A degree in Games Design or Interactive Media, for those focused on the games industry.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Creative Media, a shorter step into higher education before committing to a full degree.
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