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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Harlow

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time over two years.

The course is built around social media and digital content production. You'll learn to shoot, edit, and package your own content across a range of genres and platforms. Topics include content creation, portfolio building, and developing entrepreneurial skills to monetise your work. You'll also explore games development and video production.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in Maths or English Language, to start the Diploma in Year 1. The course leads to a University of the Arts London Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course has been designed for anyone who wants to earn their living working in social media. Whilst on this course you will learn how to shoot, edit and package your own content, explore your creativity working within a range of genre, build a portfolio of content across a variety of platforms, develop your entrepreneurial skills, and explore the ways in which you can monetise your content. So, whether you want to develop your own profile as an original content producer, become a social media influencer, or work in PR and marketing managing social media accounts for celebrities or household companies, then this is the course for you.

Entry requirements

Diploma 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including grade 4 in Maths or in English Language or Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media at Pass or above.

Extended Diploma successful completion of Diploma in Year 1

What you will learn

  • You'll shoot, edit, and package original video and media content.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work across multiple digital platforms.
  • You'll explore creative production across a range of genres.
  • You'll develop entrepreneurial skills to monetise your content.
  • You'll learn how to grow and manage a social media presence.
  • You'll study games development and interactive media.
  • You'll work with industry-standard production tools and techniques.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, studio-based sessions at Harlow College. Assessment is through coursework, project work, and portfolio submissions rather than written exams. You'll build your portfolio throughout the two years, with each unit assessed as you complete it. Year 1 leads to the Diploma; successful completion allows you to progress to the Extended Diploma in Year 2.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for brands, agencies, or independent clients.
  • Content creator, produces video and social media content across platforms.
  • Social media manager, plans and publishes content for businesses.
  • Games developer, creates interactive media and game assets.
  • Media producer, oversees production of digital or broadcast content.
  • Digital marketing assistant, supports campaigns with creative content.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Media, or Digital Arts, for those wanting to specialise further at university.
  • A degree in Games Design or Animation, building on the games development strand of this qualification.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production, a work-focused alternative to a full degree.
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