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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Islington

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 Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Holloway Campus, full-time during the day.

In the first year, you explore a wide range of media skills. You'll work across graphic design, photography, film, sound design, animation, and motion graphics. The second year focuses on your specialist area. You'll develop moving image sequences, compositing, and visual effects. The course runs for 37 weeks.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit grade or above. You'll finish with an Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

The first year of this two-year course keeps you busy exploring a broad range of underpinning media skills you will need to succeed. From graphic design and photography to visual effects, animation, film, sound design, and motion graphics, you'll have the chance to experiment and unleash your creativity. Delve into the theories that form the backbone of media production, applying them to your imaginative projects. This year serves as a playground for you to develop your creative practice, focusing on themes that resonate with your creative passions  This course is the perfect fit if you're drawn to the creative industries but haven't yet uncovered all the possibilities. It provides an environment that nurtures experimentation and encourages the development of essential skills for the media landscape.

Entry requirements

You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or Maths or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit grade or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore graphic design and photography as foundations for media work.
  • You'll create visual effects and motion graphics sequences.
  • You'll study animation techniques and bring characters and ideas to life.
  • You'll learn compositing and post-production processes.
  • You'll apply media theory to your own creative projects.
  • You'll develop skills relevant to the VFX, games, and animation industries.
  • You'll collaborate with students from other creative disciplines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, studio-based projects in the classroom. Work is assessed through a portfolio of creative projects you build over the course. You'll also study the theories behind media production and apply them to your own work. Collaboration with students from other disciplines forms part of the learning experience.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Holloway Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, cuts and assembles footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Motion graphics designer, creates animated visuals for broadcast and digital media.
  • Visual effects artist, produces VFX for film, TV, or games.
  • Content creator, produces video and visual content for brands and social media.
  • Games developer, works on animation and visual assets for game studios.
  • Animator, creates character and motion animation for screen or digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Animation, Film Production, or Visual Effects at a university, building on the specialist skills from this qualification.
  • A degree in Games Design or Games Art, for those focused on the games industry.
  • A Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-level route before a full degree.
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