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Level 3 Creative Media Course in Croydon for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
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 Croydon. Classes run at The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, full-time over two years.

The course covers film, television and video production, radio, and photography. You'll work through 19 coursework units, building a broad and practical set of media skills. It is equivalent in size to three A-Levels, giving you a strong technical foundation across the creative media industries.

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

Who this course is for

This is a 16 hour course consisting of 19 coursework units which is equivalent to three A-Levels. This course is strongly committed to providing students with the opportunity to explore and develop a wide range of skills in film, television and video production, radio and photography.

The course acts as a technical foundation so that by the end of their two year study, students will have a wide-ranging and sophisticated set of media skills that will enable them to specialise as they move into higher education or into one of the media industries. Alongside their practical work, students are introduced to aspects of theory that open up a new world of analytical experience for them. The variety of texts covered aims to broaden our students' experience of the world around them and help them develop an understanding of the main media industries.

Entry requirements

Students should have a passion for at least one area of media, whether it be television production, filmmaking, photography or radio. You should also be enthusiastic and a committed team player. Students will need a portfolio of work to bring to interview which demonstrates commitment and experience in at least one area of media.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in film and video production.
  • You'll explore television production techniques.
  • You'll work with radio production and audio.
  • You'll practise photography at a technical level.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative media work across multiple disciplines.
  • You'll learn to collaborate as part of a production team.
  • You'll develop the specialist knowledge to focus on one area of media as you progress.

How you will learn

The course is assessed entirely through coursework. You'll complete 19 units over two years, producing practical work in areas such as film, television, radio, and photography. Assessment is portfolio-based, so your work builds throughout the course rather than leading to a final exam.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a portfolio of work to bring to your interview. It should show commitment and experience in at least one area of media, such as filmmaking, photography, television, or radio. The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology 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 video, photo, or audio content for brands and platforms.
  • Camera operator, works on film and television productions.
  • Radio producer, plans and delivers radio programmes or podcasts.
  • Photographer, shoots commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set.
  • Games developer, creates visual and interactive content for games.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Media Production, or Photography at university, building on the technical foundation this qualification provides.
  • A degree in Games Design or Animation, for those who specialise in interactive media.
  • Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-level route into specialist roles.
  • An apprenticeship in content creation or broadcast production, combining work and further study.
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