Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Boston

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Practice Course in Boston. Classes run at Boston College, full-time over two years.

The course covers television, film, animation, and digital media production. You'll work in a film and TV studio and editing suites, planning and producing a range of media projects. Topics include filmmaking, animation, games design, podcasting, social media content, and radio production.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or a Level 2 qualification at Merit standard, plus a portfolio of work. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice.

Who this course is for

Creative media is the perfect course for anyone who has a passion and love for Television, Film and Animation. This is a practical and industry-focused course which will enable you to progress onto a career as a filmmaker, animator, games designer, YouTuber, social media content producer, Podcaster or a radio producer. You will work within our versatile Film and TV Studio and creative editing suites to gain experience in the planning and production of a wide variety of media products, as well as engaging with local and national businesses to work on live industry briefs. You will learn to produce both fictional and factual films, animations, social media content (such as YouTube) and much more. Your lecturers all have a working knowledge of the media industry and are still actively involved in the business outside of the College, resulting in accurate, up to date knowledge being shared in lectures.

Entry requirements

The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Creative Media Practice National Extended Diploma are five GCSEs at grades 4 or above (Old GCSE grade C or above) or equivalent, and a portfolio of work, or a Level 2 qualification to a Merit standard. If you do not have a portfolio of work to bring to the interview, you may be set a task to complete within 2 weeks as a condition to enrolment.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and produce film and television content in a professional studio setting.
  • You'll develop animation skills across a range of styles and formats.
  • You'll create digital content for social media, podcasts, and online platforms.
  • You'll learn the principles of games design and interactive media.
  • You'll use industry-standard editing software to produce finished media products.
  • You'll develop photography and graphic design skills for media contexts.
  • You'll gain experience managing creative projects from brief to final product.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, studio-based projects in Boston College's film and TV studio and editing suites. Assessment is coursework-based, using assignments and a portfolio of produced work. You'll build a body of evidence across the two years, demonstrating your skills in planning, production, and post-production across different media formats.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Boston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for broadcast, online, or corporate clients.
  • Content creator, produces video and social media content for brands or channels.
  • Filmmaker, directs and produces short films, documentaries, or commercials.
  • Games developer, designs and builds interactive games and digital experiences.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital media.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or editorial use.
  • Podcast or radio producer, plans and delivers audio content for broadcast or streaming.
  • Social media manager, creates and schedules content across digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Media Studies, Animation, or Games Design, building on your practical BTEC foundation at university level.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-level route into the industry.
  • A degree apprenticeship in a digital or creative field, combining work and study at Level 6.
Apply on boston.ac.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at Boston College

More courses near you