Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Creative Media Practice in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside One, full-time during the day.

You'll work on real projects and finish with a final major project that's entirely your own. The course takes two years full-time. You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English, plus a successful interview with a media tutor.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma in Creative Media Practice at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Step into the world of media and unleash your creativity! On this exciting two-year course, youll bring your ideas to life through projects like producing your own advertisements, music videos, and short films. Youll even design and launch your own website before taking on a final major project where you take the lead � with full creative freedom to showcase your vision.

Whether you dream of becoming a director, producer, editor, camera operator, or content creator, this course will give you the skills, confidence, and professional portfolio to carve out your path to university, an apprenticeship, or a career in the media industry.

Throughout the course, youll gain hands-on experience using the latest industry-standard digital equipment and software. Youll learn how the media industry operates and, more importantly, develop practical production skills through a series of exciting, real-world projects. No previous media experience? No problem. All you need is a passion for digital content and a desire to tell powerful stories.

Youll explore different areas of the media industry, helping you discover what inspires you most and preparing you for the next step in your creative journey.

By the end of this course, youll graduate with:

  • Level 3 qualification in Creative Media Production.
  • Up to 168 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 A Levels).
  • A professional portfolio to impress universities and employers.
  • Industry-ready skills and knowledge, recognised by apprenticeship providers and media employers alike.

Entry requirements

You are required to have 4 GCSEs grade 9 to 4 including maths and/or English.

A demonstrable interest in the media sector is essential.

No previous experience of video production is necessary; however, a strong interest in the production process is beneficial.

A successful interview with a media tutor

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll produce advertisements, music videos, and short films.
  • You'll design and launch your own website.
  • You'll develop camera operation and video editing skills.
  • You'll plan and manage creative media projects from brief to final cut.
  • You'll explore storytelling, narrative structure, and visual communication.
  • You'll complete a final major project with full creative control.

How you will learn

You'll learn through project-based work in the classroom. Assessment is mainly through a portfolio of practical projects and assignments. You'll also complete a final major project that you lead and produce yourself. There are no written exams for most units; your work is assessed as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside One will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Content creator, produces video and digital content for brands or platforms.
  • Media producer, manages the production of films, ads, or broadcasts.
  • Camera operator, shoots footage for TV, film, or commercial projects.
  • Social media manager, creates and schedules video and visual content.
  • Junior director, leads creative vision on short films or commercial shoots.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Film Production or Media Production, a degree for those wanting to specialise further in film or broadcast.
  • BA (Hons) in Graphic Design or Digital Media, suits those drawn to the visual and web design side of the course.
  • Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production, a Level 4 BTEC route into higher education or industry.