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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Bexhill-on-Sea – Bexhill College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time over two years.

The course covers moving image, graphics, photography, audio production, character design, and digital text including blogs and social media. You'll work on real briefs and build a portfolio across both years. In your second year, you'll complete a work experience project for an outside client. There are no written exams. Assessment is entirely through projects and portfolio work.

You'll need at least five GCSEs graded 4 or above to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice, equivalent to three A Levels.

Who this course is for

This course gives the opportunity to develop both academic and practical skills in an in-depth vocationally focused holistic study of media. Throughout the course, students will cultivate a range of analytical, theoretical and technical skills relevant to working practices in the Creative Media industry. The course is 100% internally assessed (no external examination). Students will also be expected to undertake a relevant work experience placement which the College can help to organise.

Entry requirements

At least 5 GCSEs graded 9-4.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop moving image skills, including short film and music video production.
  • You'll learn graphics and photography, covering branding and lens-based work.
  • You'll produce audio content such as podcasts.
  • You'll explore character design, set design, and costume.
  • You'll create digital text content, including blogs and social media.
  • You'll complete creative briefs for real clients during work experience.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio across the two years.

How you will learn

The course is 100% internally assessed. There are no external exams. You'll be assessed through project work and a growing portfolio. Units are completed in class at Bexhill College, with practical production tasks at each stage. In the second year, you'll work to a brief set by an outside organisation as part of a work experience placement.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a pair of over-ear headphones with a 3.5mm jack. A portable memory storage device, such as a flash drive or external hard drive, is strongly recommended for storing your work. Be prepared to contribute to the cost of resources for your productions. There may also be optional trips and workshops with additional costs.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Content creator, produces video, audio, or written content for brands and platforms.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital media.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Games developer, contributes to character and environment design in game production.
  • Social media manager, plans and produces content across digital channels.
  • Podcast producer, records, edits, and publishes audio content.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Graphic Design, Photography, or Media Studies at university, building on the BTEC's A Level equivalence.
  • A degree in Games Design or Animation, for those who focused on character and environment work.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher education route into the industry.
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