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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Leicester

CostFREE
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Leicester. Classes run at Gateway Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

You'll build practical skills in film and print production. The course covers video production, radio drama, TV advertising, and print design. You'll work with industry-standard software including Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, and InDesign. Team projects include video shoots, short films, and DVD cover design. The course suits anyone ready to commit to focused, full-time daytime study.

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

Who this course is for

This course gives you an introduction to the techniques you need for successful film and print production work in the Media. You will develop technical skills and knowledge using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and In-Design and develop your team working abilities as you work together on video shoots. You will use your skills to create assessed media products, such as radio dramas, short films, TV adverts, DVD covers, posters and short factual films. The structure of the qualification allows time for skills development to be carried out through completion of large-scale projects. The course is assessed by coursework, which may be exhibited at the end of year show.

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements

What you will learn

  • You'll develop video production skills, from planning shoots to editing footage in Adobe Premiere.
  • You'll create print media products such as posters, DVD covers, and magazine layouts using Photoshop and InDesign.
  • You'll produce radio dramas and short factual films as assessed projects.
  • You'll learn to plan and shoot TV adverts as part of a team.
  • You'll build collaborative working skills through group video shoots and production projects.
  • You'll develop your understanding of media industry techniques for both film and print.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on production projects. Assessment is portfolio-based: you create real media products such as short films, radio dramas, posters, and adverts that are assessed against set criteria. There are no written exams for most units. You'll work individually and in teams, building a body of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gateway Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, online, or corporate clients.
  • Content creator, produces video and visual content for brands and social media.
  • Graphic designer, creates print and digital visuals for clients.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Games developer, works on visual assets and media for game studios.
  • Media production assistant, supports film and TV production teams.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and manages visual content for campaigns.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Film Production or Media Production, a degree for those wanting to specialise in screen industries.
  • BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, for those drawn to the print and visual design side of the course.
  • HND in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-education route into the industry.
  • Apprenticeship in Content Creation or Digital Marketing, earning while applying your skills in a workplace.
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