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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Stratford-upon-Avon

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Stratford-upon-Avon. Classes run at Stratford-upon-Avon College, full-time over two years.

You'll study film and broadcast production in depth. Topics include television production, radio journalism, scriptwriting, editing, vlogging, and interactive media. You work in a professional TV studio and radio studio. Industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Suite is available to all students. Some assignments involve working with real clients.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language. The course leads to a University of the Arts London Extended Diploma.

Who this course is for

On successful completion of the course you will be qualified to enter Higher Education to pursue a Higher National Diploma or Degree course. You will also develop the necessary skills to enter the workplace or apprenticeship should you choose to do so. You could even proceed to freelance work.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade C / grade 4 or above including English Language and preferably a creative subject such as Art, Photography or Textiles, or a Level 2 qualification in a relevant vocational subject area at a Merit grade and GCSE English Language at grade C / grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in television production and broadcast techniques.
  • You'll practise film production, from planning through to final edit.
  • You'll learn radio journalism and how to create your own radio shows.
  • You'll write scripts for film and broadcast projects.
  • You'll edit video and audio using industry-standard software.
  • You'll explore interactive media and vlogging formats.
  • You'll review and analyse film critically.
  • You'll work on assignments for real clients.

How you will learn

Learning combines classroom lessons, workshops, and hands-on studio sessions. You'll explore both the practical and theoretical sides of TV and radio production. Each year includes a series of assignments. Some let you choose your own outcomes. You'll use professional HD cameras, lighting equipment, audio recorders, and Apple Mac computers throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stratford-upon-Avon 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 and media content for brands or channels.
  • Broadcast production assistant, supports TV or radio programme teams.
  • Media producer, manages film or broadcast projects from start to finish.
  • Games developer, creates interactive digital content and media.
  • Social media manager, plans and produces content across digital channels.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production, a natural next step into specialist media study.
  • BA degree in Film Production, Broadcast Journalism, or a related creative subject at university.
  • Apprenticeship in a media or production role, combining paid work with further training.
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