Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Waltham Forest – Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

This course is for 16 to 18 year olds. It covers media production, digital technology, and creative practice across areas such as video, photography, audio, and interactive media. You'll develop practical skills alongside the theory behind professional media work. The course takes one year to complete.

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

16 to 18 Year Olds

Entry requirements

https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production and editing.
  • You'll explore photography and visual storytelling.
  • You'll learn audio production and sound design techniques.
  • You'll study interactive and digital media, including games and web content.
  • You'll create a portfolio of work across different media formats.
  • You'll understand the professional and commercial context of the creative media industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical studio and classroom sessions. Assessment is largely project-based, with coursework and portfolio submissions demonstrating your skills. You'll work on briefs that reflect real media industry tasks, building a body of work over the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form 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 platforms.
  • Content creator, produces video, photo, or written content for brands and social media.
  • Games developer, designs and builds games for digital platforms.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions in TV or film.
  • Photographer, works commercially in events, advertising, or editorial.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and manages visual content for campaigns.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film, Media Production, or Digital Arts at university, building on your Extended Diploma.
  • A degree in Games Design or Animation, for those focused on interactive media.
  • A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-education route into the industry.
  • A degree apprenticeship in Digital and Technology, combining work and study at degree level.

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