Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers the skills behind modern media production. You'll explore video editing, animation, games development, and digital content creation. It takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop video editing and post-production skills.
  • You'll create animated content using industry-standard software.
  • You'll learn the basics of games development and interactive media.
  • You'll produce digital content for online and social platforms.
  • You'll understand how media is planned, produced, and distributed.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work across different media formats.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical projects and studio-based work in the classroom. Assessment is through coursework, project briefs, and a portfolio of creative work. There are no written exams. You'll build evidence of your skills throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Animator, creates 2D or 3D animation for games, film, or advertising.
  • Games developer, designs and builds interactive games and experiences.
  • Content creator, produces video and digital content for brands and social media.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and post-production on professional projects.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital campaigns.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Creative Media Production, for deeper specialist skills in a chosen area.
  • BA (Hons) in Film, Animation, or Games Design at university, building on your Level 3 creative media qualification.
  • Apprenticeship in Digital and Creative Media, earning while you develop professional experience.

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