Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day.
This creative media qualification covers the full range of modern media production. You'll explore video production, digital content creation, games development, and media technology. The course runs over two years. It's free if you're 16 to 18 years old.
You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology at Level 3.
This course is now full at Wakefield for September 2026 enrolment. Please see our wide range of alternative course options within Media and other subject areas, which still have places available. If you wish to be added to a waiting list for this specific course, please select ‘request information’ to make an enquiry, however there will be no guarantee of a place becoming available, so we encourage you to continue looking at other options. For further information, contact course information on [email protected] or call 01924 789111.
The creative industries are the fastest growing part of the UK economy.
Throughout this study programme you will gain an insight into how the media operates and how it influences our lives. You will develop practical skills across a wide range of disciplines including camerawork, editing and screenwriting. As well as achieving the equivalent of three A Levels, you will also gain the practical skills and wider knowledge needed to progress towards a job in the industry.
In addition to technical and practical skills you will have the opportunity to develop and enhance ICT skills via project management and the use of software such as Microsoft Office 365. This will also help build confidence and networking skills vital for industry and the world of work.
You will learn through completing a series of modules designed to develop a broad range of technical skills along with the ability to devise, research and produce a portfolio of audio-visual productions. The College also works in partnership with professional industry businesses and organisations to plan and provide creative and inventive activities so you can apply your knowledge and skills in a realistic context that cannot be replicated in the classroom. As part of the course you will have the opportunity to produce documentaries for a range of live clients, develop your own ideas for films and music videos, produce special effects and animations for TV and films.
4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths and a Grade 3 in either English or Maths. OR 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English or Maths and a Level 2 in either English or Maths. OR Successful completion of Level 2 at Merit Grade and GCSE English or Maths at Grade 4 and Level 2 English or Maths.
PLUS Satisfactory interview for all options above.
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