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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Lincoln

CostFREE
Duration70 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Christ's Hospital Terrace, full-time during the day.

You'll learn to shoot and edit video, record and produce audio, and work with professional media equipment. The course covers film, animation, podcasting, radio, and magazine production. You'll build a portfolio of work across these formats over 70 weeks of study.

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

Have you ever wanted to write, create and publish your own short film, animation, podcast, TV show, magazine or radio show? This course will teach you how to work with video cameras, professional audio recorders and microphones while editing video, audio or images on our high-end 4k computers.

This course is a great way to get into the creative media industries, to build a portfolio or to progress onto university.

Lincoln College of Art and Design at Christ's Hospital Terrace (in the Cathedral Quarter) will be your base.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSE's preferably including maths and English at a minimum grade 3 and a creative portfolio of work that shows your interest in any type of Media.

Level 3 Applicants are asked to submit a digital portfolio by email to include:

1) A 'This is Me' practical project showing who you are and where your interests lie in creative media production. This could be a video designed for YouTube/TikTok, a short animation, an audio project/podcast or a written/video-based news article.

What you will learn

  • You'll shoot and edit video using professional cameras and 4K editing software.
  • You'll record and produce audio using professional microphones and recorders.
  • You'll create animations and moving image content.
  • You'll produce podcasts and radio content.
  • You'll design and publish magazine and print media.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative media work across multiple formats.
  • You'll develop skills in post-production, including image and sound editing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical projects in the classroom, using professional cameras, audio equipment, and high-end computers. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll produce real media work across film, audio, and print formats, and your portfolio will be the main evidence of your skills and progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Christ's Hospital Terrace 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, audio, or written content for brands and platforms.
  • Games developer, creates visual and interactive media for games projects.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions in TV or film.
  • Podcast producer, plans, records, and edits audio content.
  • Social media manager, creates and schedules content across digital channels.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Media Studies, or Digital Media, building on your Extended Diploma at university level.
  • A degree in Animation or Games Design, if you want to specialise in interactive or animated content.
  • A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-education route into the industry.
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