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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Camden

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Camden. Classes run at King's Cross Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers media processes, design research, visual communication, and professional practice. You'll work with photography, graphics, and digital tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. The course runs over 37 weeks. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Maths, plus a portfolio interview.

You'll finish with an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

Images are part of everyday life; do you love looking at and creating images? If you are keen to develop your understanding of photography and graphics-based communication, then this course is ideal for you. The aim of this course is to provide technical skills and theoretical knowledge for contemporary image-making creating ideas through photography and graphics. This course introduces and develops your technical understanding and visual communication through a wide variety of photographic imagery and graphic project briefs.You will be introduced to both traditional darkroom and digital photographic, graphic-based techniques and processes. You will research a wide array of artists to discover how they go about producing their work and allow their work to inform your ideas. You will learn how to master Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and other software as part of the Adobe Creative Cloud of programs, exposing you to the powerful bit map and vector base manipulation tools used by leading photographers and designers within the industry.

Entry requirements

You will need:4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, with English Language or Maths being at a grade 4 or aboveLevel 2 Diploma at a Merit and either English Language or Maths being at a grade 4 or aboveA successful interview with a Lecturer to look over your portfolio

What you will learn

  • You'll develop technical skills in photography and graphics-based image-making.
  • You'll learn to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
  • You'll explore both traditional darkroom techniques and digital photographic processes.
  • You'll research practising artists and apply their approaches to your own work.
  • You'll build skills in visual communication through project briefs.
  • You'll develop professional practice knowledge for working in the creative industries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based classes, practical project briefs, and research tasks. Assessment is through a portfolio of creative work built up across the year. Units cover media processes, design and research skills, and professional practice. You'll receive feedback from lecturers as you develop each project.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. King's Cross Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Content creator, produces photo and video content for brands or social media.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital campaigns.
  • Photographer, shoots commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Games developer, works on visual assets and media for game projects.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions in broadcast or digital media.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Photography, Graphic Design, or Media Production at a UAL college or other university, building on the Extended Diploma.
  • A Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production, for those who want a shorter higher-education step.
  • An apprenticeship in content creation or digital marketing, combining work and further study.
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