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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Southampton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFlexible
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Southampton. Classes run at Totton College, daytime over two years.

The course covers every stage of digital media production. You'll analyse film and television, write scripts and storyboards, and shoot and edit your own projects. Units include pre-production, multi-camera filming, stop-motion animation, and TV advertising. You'll also explore the video games industry using software such as Unity and Photoshop, and build a portfolio of creative work. Students complete 60 hours of work experience each year.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

This course will take you on a creative journey covering every stage of the digital production process, from film and television analysis, to creating scripts and storyboards, filming and editing and sharing the final result. You will get the chance to produce music videos, documentaries, adverts, animation, short drama films and quiz shows and even an original radio drama. You will have the opportunity to explore other areas of digital media as you learn about the video games industry using software such as 3DS Max, Unity and Photoshop, whilst also focusing on photography skills and graphics as part of digitial skills. We also attend a variety of trips such as EGX where you will be able to meet developers from across the industry.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and produce short films, music videos, documentaries, and adverts.
  • You'll write scripts and create storyboards for your own productions.
  • You'll use professional software including Unity, 3DS Max, and Photoshop.
  • You'll learn multi-camera and single-camera filming techniques.
  • You'll create stop-motion animation and explore TV advertising formats.
  • You'll produce an original radio drama and other audio content.
  • You'll build a portfolio of media work across multiple formats.
  • You'll complete 60 hours of work experience each year with real clients.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through creative project work rather than written exams. Assessment methods include producing your own media projects, working to client briefs, and building a portfolio. Units are assessed as you complete them. Classes are classroom-based at Totton College, with hands-on production work throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Totton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for broadcast, online, or corporate clients.
  • Games developer, designs and builds games using industry software.
  • Animator, creates animation for film, TV, advertising, or digital media.
  • Content creator, produces video and media content for brands and platforms.
  • Camera operator, films for television, events, or commercial productions.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and post-production teams.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Media Production, or Games Design at university, building on the skills and portfolio you develop on this course.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Creative Media Production, for a more specialist route into the industry.
  • An apprenticeship in digital media or broadcast production, combining work and further study.
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