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

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 Level 3 Creative Media Practice Course in Bexhill-on-Sea. Classes run at Bexhill College, full-time over two years.

The course covers moving image, graphics, photography, character and costume design, audio production, and digital text such as blogs and social media. You'll build analytical, theoretical, and technical skills across all these areas. Assessment is 100% internal, with no external exams, and you'll also complete a short work experience placement. You'll study this alongside one other subject, such as an A Level or a single-year vocational course.

You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 to apply. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Creative Media Practice.

Who this course is for

The Creative Media 540 Diploma course gives students the opportunity to develop both academic and practical skills in a vocationally focused holistic study of media. Throughout the two-year course students will cultivate a range of analytical, theoretical and technical skills relevant to working practices in the Creative Media industry. This course is 100% internally assessed (no external examination) and would accompany an additional subject (A Level or single year vocational course). Students will also be expected to undertake a relevant work experience placement which the college can help to organise.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs grades 9-4. Must be able to evidence that you have a keen interest in media practice.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in short film and music video production.
  • You'll learn branding, photography, and graphic design.
  • You'll create character designs, set designs, and costumes.
  • You'll produce audio content such as podcasts.
  • You'll write for digital platforms including blogs and social media.
  • You'll build analytical and critical thinking skills relevant to the media industry.
  • You'll complete a work experience placement in a creative media setting.

How you will learn

The course is 100% internally assessed. There are no external exams. You'll complete practical projects across moving image, graphics, audio, and digital text. Work is assessed through portfolios and project submissions. You'll also carry out a short work experience placement, which the college can help you arrange. The course is studied alongside one additional subject.

What you will need to bring

You'll need over-ear headphones with a 3.5mm jack. A flash drive or external hard drive is strongly recommended for storing your work. You should also budget for printing credit, props, and costumes for your productions. Some trips and workshops carry an additional cost, and your work experience placement may involve small expenses.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for film, TV, or online platforms.
  • Content creator, produces video, audio, and written content for brands or social media.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions across TV or film.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital media.
  • Podcast producer, plans and edits audio content for broadcast or online.
  • Social media coordinator, manages content and campaigns across digital channels.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or editorial clients.

What you could study next

  • A Level Media Studies, deepens theoretical understanding of media and communication.
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice, a larger qualification for learners wanting a broader portfolio before higher education.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Media Production, a college-based higher education route into specialist media roles.
  • A degree in Film, Media, Photography, or Graphic Design at university.
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