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Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Preston

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Diploma in Creative Media Practice in Preston. Classes run at Cardinal Newman College, full-time over two years.

The course is free for 16 to 19 year olds. You'll develop skills across the full production process, from pre-production planning and research through to filming, lighting, sound design, and editing. In your second year, you build a personal portfolio, create a showreel, and produce work for real clients.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Diploma.

Who this course is for

The Creative Media Practice BTEC involves developing the skills needed to plan and produce film and Television. You will have the opportunity to develop your practical production skills. You will gain experience in the planning and research which takes place in pre-production. Additionally, you will develop the production era skills needed to film for TV and film, including camera work, lighting, production design, and sound design. As well as post-production skills such as editing, motion graphics, and sound effects, and evaluation skills needed in post-production. In addition to these skills, the course provides learners with the skills needed to critically evaluate their work, in progress, in order to produce the best possible production

Entry requirements

Five Grade 4s at GCSE with at least a 4 in Maths or English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and develop ideas for film and TV productions.
  • You'll practise camerawork, lighting, and production design on set.
  • You'll record and mix sound for film and television.
  • You'll edit footage and create motion graphics in post-production.
  • You'll evaluate your own work critically to improve productions.
  • You'll build a showreel and portfolio website to showcase your skills.
  • You'll produce promotional videos for real clients.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical production projects in the classroom and on location. Work is assessed through assignments, project briefs, and a portfolio of productions. You'll also complete a showreel and a professional website as part of your assessment in the second year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, cuts and assembles footage for film, TV, or online.
  • Content creator, produces video and media for brands and social channels.
  • Camera operator, films on location or in studio for TV and film productions.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and post-production teams.
  • Motion graphics designer, creates animated titles and visual effects.
  • Social media producer, plans and shoots video content for digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Film Production or Media Production, a degree that builds on your practical skills for a career in the industry.
  • BA (Hons) Graphic Design or Animation, if you want to specialise in the visual side of media.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-education route into the sector.
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