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Level 3 Creative Media Course in Derby

Cost£4,670.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 3 Creative Media Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College @ the Joseph Wright Centre, full-time over 36 weeks.

The course focuses on moving image, TV, film, and audio production. You'll study between 8 and 13 units, finishing with a final major project. Units cover how media institutions create content, practical production skills, and the theory behind them. You'll also complete work experience alongside your studies.

Typically, you'll need at least five GCSEs graded 9 to 4, including English Language and Maths. You'll finish with a Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at students aged 16 years and over who want to study digital media production focusing on moving image, TV, film and audio production development. The pathway has been specifically designed for students wishing to study a single creative subject alongside work experience, tutorial and personal and professional development.It will provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree-level study and employment in the media sector.You will have an opportunity to explore and develop your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.

Entry requirements

Typically, you will have at least five GCSEs graded 9-4 (A*- C), including English Language and Maths.Alternatively you may have equivalent intermediate qualifications at Merit grade or above, along with GCSE grade 4/C in English Language and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in moving image and audio production.
  • You'll explore how TV, film, and media institutions create content for different audiences.
  • You'll build knowledge of digital multimedia production techniques.
  • You'll complete a final major project to demonstrate your skills.
  • You'll gain experience through work placement alongside your studies.
  • You'll develop personal and professional skills to support progression to employment or higher education.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical and theory-based units in the classroom. Assessment is through coursework, practical projects, and a final major project. There is an interview as part of the application process.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College @ the Joseph Wright Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for TV, film, or online content.
  • Animator, creates animated content for games, film, or digital media.
  • Content creator, produces video and audio content for brands or platforms.
  • Games developer, works on the visual and audio elements of game production.
  • Media production assistant, supports film and TV production teams.
  • Broadcast technician, operates and maintains audio and visual equipment.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Media Production, or Digital Media, building on the practical and theoretical foundation of this qualification.
  • A degree in Animation or Games Design, for those focused on those specific creative media routes.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production, a shorter step toward higher-level study or specialist roles.
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