Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Harrow

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

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

The course covers print and publishing, website design, journalism, and video production. You'll work with industry-standard software and learn to plan and produce your own projects. Most of the work is practical, with some written analysis. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

The Creative Media Production and Technology UAL Diploma (and Extended Diploma) Level 3 course is for you if you have an interest in the creative media industry. The course is diverse offering study in multiple areas including: print and publishing, website design, journalism, and video production. The course is mostly practical, with some theoretical analysis.

In the first year you’ll learn to plan and produce your ideas using industry standard processes and software. You’ll learn about fundamentals of video production, magazine design, website production practical techniques, study social campaigns, and create effective marketing materials.

There is a focus on developing critical thinking skills and audience requirements. In addition you’ll have the chance to work to live briefs from external clients and develop a strong portfolio that will help you progress to university or employment.

Upon completion you will achieve an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production.

This course if officially the UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology: Creative Media.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and produce media projects using industry-standard software.
  • You'll design websites and digital content.
  • You'll explore print and publishing techniques.
  • You'll develop journalism and writing skills.
  • You'll shoot and edit video productions.
  • You'll analyse media and creative work critically.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical projects and hands-on studio work. Classes are classroom-based and run full-time during the day. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Some units include written analysis and theory. Assessment is through coursework and project submissions rather than formal exams.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stanmore 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 content.
  • Content creator, produces digital media for brands and social channels.
  • Games developer, designs and builds interactive games and experiences.
  • Journalist, writes and reports for print, online, or broadcast outlets.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Web designer, builds and designs websites for clients.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Media Production, Film, or Journalism at university, building on your Extended Diploma.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Creative Media, a shorter higher-level option.
  • A degree apprenticeship in digital or creative industries, combining work and study.

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