Free Level 3 Media Course in Bromley. Classes run at Hayes School, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the practical and theoretical side of media production, from film and television to digital content. You'll develop skills in research, production, and critical analysis of media texts. Entry requirements are set by Hayes School, so check their website for the specific criteria that apply to this course.
Who this course is for
Post-16 learners (16-18)
Entry requirements
See Hayes School website for course specific entry criteria
What you will learn
You'll analyse how media texts are constructed and what messages they communicate.
You'll develop practical production skills across areas such as film, photography, and digital media.
You'll research and plan media projects from brief to final product.
You'll study the media industry, including how it is structured and how it operates.
You'll explore audience theory and how different audiences respond to media content.
You'll create and present your own media productions as part of assessed work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons, practical production work, and project assignments. Assessment combines coursework units and externally assessed components set by OCR. Your coursework will be marked against set criteria, and you'll build a portfolio of practical work over the two years. Some units are assessed through written examinations.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hayes School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Media production assistant, supporting shoots and editing in TV or film
Content creator, producing video, audio, or written content for brands
Social media coordinator, managing platforms and digital campaigns
Journalist or reporter, writing or presenting for print, broadcast, or online
Photographer, working commercially or for media outlets
PR assistant, handling communications and press for organisations
Broadcast technician, operating equipment in radio or television
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Media (equivalent to three A Levels, strengthens university applications)
A Level Media Studies (deepens critical and theoretical study)
BA (Hons) Media Production or Film Studies (undergraduate degree for those aiming at professional roles in the industry)
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production (a vocational higher education route into the sector)
