Level 3 Creative Media Course in Rugby

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Level 3 Creative Media Course in Rugby. Classes run at Rugby College, full-time during the day.

Tuition is free if you're under 19 years old or hold an EHCP. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though waivers are available based on income or benefits.

The course covers Film and TV Production across two years. You'll develop skills in Screenwriting, Cinematography, Camera Operation, Sound Design, Editing, and Colour Grading. The second year builds on this foundation with further creative and technical projects. You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Diploma has been designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to degree level study and employment in the media sector. In Year One, students will develop their technical and creative skills within themed projects in the fields of Film and TV Production. Focusing on techniques in Screenwriting, Cinematography and Camera Operation as well as Post Production techniques such as Sound Design, Editing and Colour Grading. Working with a cast and crew is essential throughout this course so you will also gain first hand knowledge of Planning and Project Management. Building on their developing professional level skills, in Year Two students will then move onto more client-led Assignments such as Live Event Filming, Documentary Filmmaking, Advertising and Music Video Production where they can build contacts with various emerging artists, businesses and production companies in the region and beyond.This course is delivered as two qualifications, each a year long (usually a national or 90 credit diploma in Year 1 and the extended diploma in Year 2). Students who are 18 years old when they start Year 1 will therefore be 19 at the start of Year 2 and may be subject to fees for the Year 2 qualification. All learners will need to successfully complete the Year 1 qualification to be able to progress to the Year 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop screenwriting skills for film and television.
  • You'll learn cinematography and camera operation techniques.
  • You'll practise post-production editing and colour grading.
  • You'll work with sound design tools and techniques.
  • You'll produce creative projects across themed briefs.
  • You'll build a portfolio of media work suitable for degree applications or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, project-based work in the classroom. Assessment is based on coursework, creative portfolios, and project outcomes rather than written exams. Each themed project develops your technical and creative skills in a real production context. Your tutors will give feedback throughout to help you improve.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rugby College will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that all students may be charged separately for materials, equipment, and trips.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, film, or online content.
  • Content creator, produces video and media for brands or platforms.
  • Animator, creates animated sequences for games, film, or advertising.
  • Games developer, works on visual and interactive game content.
  • Camera operator, shoots footage for broadcast or digital media.
  • Post-production assistant, supports editing and finishing on media projects.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Media Production, or a related creative subject at university, the natural next step after this Level 3 Diploma.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Creative Media, for a more vocational route into industry.
  • Specialist short courses in areas such as 3D animation, motion graphics, or audio production to deepen a specific skill.

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