Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Durham – New College Durham

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

About this course

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

The course covers a wide range of creative media skills. You'll explore photography, video production, graphic design, and digital content creation. Units also cover media theory and professional practice. This gives you a strong base for work in the media industry.

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

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

Level 3 IT - Creative Media Specification: This dynamic two year programme is designed for ambitious students who want to combine creativity with cutting-edge technology. You'll learn to build professional websites, mobile apps, and progressive web applications from scratch, before advancing to work with artificial intelligence, data visualisation, and immersive technologies like AR and VR. Alongside your technical development, you'll gain essential marketing and entrepreneurial skills, learning how to promote digital products, understand your audience, and develop a business mindset that will prepare you for freelance work or launching your own creative tech ventures. Through major creative projects, you'll develop a portfolio of real-world applications while mastering the project management and digital media skills essential for success in the tech industry. Studying the first and second year of this course will also prepare you for progression to study a degree level course at New College Durham's University Centre or at university.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in photography and image editing.
  • You'll learn video production and editing techniques.
  • You'll create digital content for a range of platforms.
  • You'll study graphic design and visual communication.
  • You'll explore media theory and the creative industries.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio of your work.
  • You'll develop project management and production skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical projects, studio work, and classroom sessions. Assessment is mainly through coursework and portfolio submissions rather than exams. You'll complete assignments that reflect real media production tasks. Some units may include presentations or group projects.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, film, or online platforms.
  • Content creator, produces digital content for brands and social media.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital media.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Games developer, designs and builds games for digital platforms.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Media Production, Film, or Graphic Design at university, building on your BTEC qualification.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media, a shorter route into higher-level study.
  • An apprenticeship in digital marketing or content production, combining work with further training.

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