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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Crawley

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

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

This creative media qualification covers practical production skills across digital media, video, animation, and games. You'll work on real briefs and develop a professional portfolio over the course of a year. The course is awarded by University of the Arts London.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to join. You'll finish with a Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production and editing.
  • You'll create animation and motion graphics work.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of games design and development.
  • You'll produce content for digital and social media platforms.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of creative projects.
  • You'll understand the technical and creative processes behind media production.
  • You'll develop project management and professional working skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical studio sessions, project-based work, and taught classes. Assessment is through coursework and a portfolio of creative projects rather than written exams. You'll complete units that reflect real industry briefs, building work you can show to employers or use for further study applications.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Games developer, designs and builds games for studios or independently.
  • Video editor, edits footage for brands, broadcasters, or online platforms.
  • Animator, creates 2D or 3D animation for film, TV, or digital media.
  • Content creator, produces video and digital content for social media channels.
  • Digital media producer, manages production across web and broadcast projects.
  • Junior motion graphics designer, creates animated graphics for TV or online.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Creative Media Production, a natural next step into specialist higher-level study.
  • BA in Film, Animation, or Games Design at university, building on your Diploma for a full degree.
  • Level 4 Digital Marketing qualification, useful if you want to move into content strategy and brand work.
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