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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Welwyn Garden City

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Welwyn Garden City. Classes run at Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus, full-time during the day.

This creative media qualification covers the knowledge and skills needed to work in the media sector or progress to degree-level study. You'll explore areas such as video production, animation, digital content creation, and media technology. The course runs over 36 weeks. You'll build a portfolio of work along the way.

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

The UAL L3 Diploma and Extended Diploma have been designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study or employment in the media sector. You will study the L3 Diploma in the first year progressing onto the Extended Diploma in the second year building an impressive portfolio of work that could support progression into higher education.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 9 � 4 including Maths and English or a full Level 2 and grades 9 � 4 in English & Maths.

As well as your formal studies, you will benefit from an exceptional enrichment programme providing you with numerous opportunities.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production and editing.
  • You'll explore animation techniques and digital storytelling.
  • You'll create content for digital and online platforms.
  • You'll learn about media technology and production workflows.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of creative work.
  • You'll study the principles of games development and interactive media.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical projects, and studio work. Assessment is portfolio-based. You'll produce creative work throughout the course that demonstrates your skills and knowledge. There is no written exam. Your portfolio is built up over the year and forms the main evidence of your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oaklands College Welwyn Garden City Campus 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.
  • Animator, creates motion graphics and animated content.
  • Games developer, designs and builds interactive games.
  • Content creator, produces video and digital content for brands.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and post-production teams.
  • Digital media technician, manages equipment and production workflows.

What you could study next

  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology, the natural next step after the Diploma, deepening your portfolio and skills.
  • A degree in Film Production, Animation, or Games Design, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in the creative industries.
  • A Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-education route into the sector.
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