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Level 3 Creative Media Course in Darlington

CostFREE
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Creative Media Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

To join, you'll need to have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production (Film and TV). The course runs over 34 weeks and covers digital media production, creative storytelling, and working practices across the media industries. You'll build practical skills in areas such as video production, content creation, and games development.

You'll finish with an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This practical qualification is designed for post-16 learners who want to study media-related degree courses in Higher Education or take up an Apprenticeship. Learners gain knowledge and understanding of creative digital media production and develop an understanding of how to work within the media industries.

Entry requirements

You will need to have passed the Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production (Film & TV) in order to progress to this programme.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in digital media production across film, video, and online content.
  • You'll learn how to plan, produce, and edit video projects.
  • You'll explore games development and interactive media.
  • You'll gain an understanding of how the media industries work.
  • You'll practise creating content for different platforms and audiences.
  • You'll develop your ability to work on creative briefs independently and as part of a team.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on projects in the classroom. Assessment is based on a portfolio of work you build throughout the course. There are no written exams. You'll complete assignments and projects that reflect real media production processes, giving you a body of work to show employers or use in a university application.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, film, or online platforms.
  • Content creator, produces video and digital content for brands and social media.
  • Games developer, designs and builds games for digital platforms.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set or in studio.
  • Digital media technician, manages equipment and post-production workflows.
  • Social media manager, creates and schedules content across digital channels.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Media Production, Film, or a related creative subject at university, the natural next step after this Extended Diploma.
  • A higher or degree apprenticeship in digital media or creative industries, combining work and study.
  • A University of the Arts London Foundation Diploma, if you want to explore a broader creative direction before specialising.
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