Level 4 Technical and Production Practice Course in Norwich. Classes run at City College Norwich, full-time during the day. If you're 16 to 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts, tuition fees may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. This one-year technical and production practice qualification is designed for people who want to work in media production, covering areas such as film, TV, radio, animation, photography, and graphic design. You'll work in a way that mirrors a real media production company. Entry requires two A Levels at grade C or above, or a Level 3 Extended Diploma at Merit or above.
Who this course is for
Are you thinking about a career in media production � whether that�s film, TV, radio, animation, photography, or graphic design? Do you have a burning desire to bring your creative ideas to life through any of these media? The Media Learning Company offers a unique opportunity to work with like-minded people in a way that mirrors what it is like to work as part of a media production company. This one-year course is very different to other qualifications. Whilst you will be working towards a Level 4 qualification, your day-to-day experience will be much more like having a job than being on a college course. As a member of the Media Learning Company, you will work collaboratively on a wide range of projects that have been commissioned by external clients. This could include working on documentary films, attention-grabbing promos, awareness-raising campaigns, podcasts, interviews, and more. You will have plenty of opportunity to develop the skills and creative ideas that you are most interested in, within a vibrant and supportive environment. You will be mentored by industry professionals, including Norwich-based Eye Film and past graduates of the Media Learning Company. The Media Learning Company attracts a diverse range of team members whose different skill sets, creative interests, and life experiences (with a mix those coming to us at 18/19 and older learners) adds to a dynamic learning experience. The ambitious creative projects you will be involved in will see you develop the skills, confidence, and mindset needed for the next steps in your career in media production.
Entry requirements
You will need to have achieved two A Levels at grade C or above, or a Level 3 Extended Diploma at Merit or above.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in media production across film, TV, radio, animation, photography, and graphic design.
You'll work collaboratively in a team environment that reflects professional media production practice.
You'll bring creative ideas to life using industry-relevant tools and techniques.
You'll build technical knowledge in production processes used across the creative industries.
You'll plan and execute production projects from concept through to completion.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based, full-time course delivered during the day over one year. You'll learn through practical project work and collaborative production activities that reflect how media companies operate. Assessment is based on the work you produce throughout the course rather than traditional written exams, though the specific assessment methods will be confirmed by City College Norwich at enrolment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Production assistant: supporting shoots and productions in film or TV
Studio technician: operating equipment in broadcast or recording environments
Broadcast technician: maintaining and running technical broadcast systems
Photographer: working commercially across media and creative sectors
Graphic designer: creating visual content for media and digital platforms
Animator: producing animation for TV, film, or online content
Radio producer: planning and delivering radio programmes and content
What you could study next
A degree in Film Production, Media Production, or a related creative subject at university level, building on the technical foundation of this Diploma.
A Higher National Diploma (HND) at Level 5 in a specialist creative media area, for a more applied route into industry.
An apprenticeship in a broadcast or production role, combining on-the-job training with further study.
