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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Truro – Truro College

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 Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day.

You'll work on photography, video, digital production, and creative projects. The course develops both technical skills and creative thinking. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including a creative arts subject and either English or Maths.

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

Who this course is for

If you enjoy creating photographic images, then this course will stretch and challenge you by providing opportunities to engage in projects that encourage creativity, investigation, analysis and experimentation as a means of developing technical and expressive skills in photography. This exciting qualification is for students looking to pursue a specialist career in the creative industries. It provides the necessary industry relevant skills, knowledge and understanding to access appropriate entry level roles, training programmes or apprenticeships in the creative sector, or apply for progression to related HE education courses. This course will help develop the skills and competencies demanded by employers in the creative industries. Through your studies you will learn to be a collaborative team player, a confident communicator, creative and innovative, an entrepreneurial problem solver, adaptable in the face of change, develop high-level technical skills (traditional and digital) and be motivated and self-directed.

Entry requirements

It is recommended that you have a minimum of 4 x GCSEs at grade 4 or above, at least one of which should be in a creative arts subject plus either English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop technical photography skills, including lighting, composition, and editing.
  • You'll produce video content, from planning through to final edit.
  • You'll explore digital media production across different platforms.
  • You'll experiment with creative projects that combine analysis and practical making.
  • You'll build skills in games development and interactive media.
  • You'll learn to present and evaluate your own creative work professionally.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio sessions, practical projects, and classroom-based workshops at Truro College. Assessment is mostly through a portfolio of creative work built up over the two years. You'll also complete assignments and project briefs that reflect industry practice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Truro 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 content.
  • Content creator, produces photo and video content for brands and social media.
  • Games developer, designs and builds games for digital platforms.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions in TV or film.
  • Photographer, works commercially in events, fashion, or editorial.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates visual content for campaigns.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film, Photography, or Media Production at university, building on your Extended Diploma.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Creative Media, a shorter higher-level route into the industry.
  • An apprenticeship in content production or digital marketing, combining work and further study.
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