Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Sheffield – The Sheffield College Peaks 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 Peaks Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers media production, video editing, digital content creation, and games development. You'll explore storytelling, camera work, post-production, and the technology behind modern media. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with an Extended 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 skills in video production and camera operation.
  • You'll learn editing techniques using industry-standard software.
  • You'll create digital content for a range of platforms and audiences.
  • You'll explore games development and interactive media.
  • You'll study the technology and tools used in professional media production.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work across different media formats.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical projects, and studio-based work. Assessment is through coursework, project briefs, and a portfolio of evidence. There are no written exams for this qualification. You'll work on real briefs that develop your skills across different areas of media production.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Peaks 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.
  • Content creator, produces video and digital content for brands and social media.
  • Games developer, designs and builds games for digital platforms.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions in a professional team.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates visual and video content for campaigns.
  • Broadcast technician, operates equipment for TV or radio production.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film, Media, or Games Design at university, for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A degree in Graphic Design or Animation, building on creative skills from this qualification.
  • An Apprenticeship in Digital Marketing or Creative Content Production, combining work and study.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Creative Media, for a higher-level technical route.

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