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Level 3 Creative Media Course in South Shields – South Tyneside College

Cost£3,695.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Creative Media Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day.

The course covers creative media production across areas including video, photography, graphic design, and game development. You'll develop practical skills in digital media alongside the creative and technical knowledge employers look for. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Programme Title = | Course Title = Pearson Ext Dip Creative Digital Media (Pro Game Dev) FL3 | Qualification Aim Reference = 60346656 | Qualification Aim Title = BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice | College Delivery Area = STEM Motor Vehicle and Green Initiatives (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production and editing.
  • You'll explore photography and digital image creation.
  • You'll learn graphic design principles and digital tools.
  • You'll study game development concepts and production techniques.
  • You'll create media projects for a portfolio of work.
  • You'll understand the creative industries and how they operate.

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 build a body of creative work across the year that demonstrates your skills in different areas of media practice.

What you will need to bring

South Tyneside College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for online, broadcast, or commercial clients.
  • 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, needs further specialist study or a degree alongside this qualification.
  • Junior media production assistant, supports production teams on shoots and projects.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Creative Media Production (Level 4), a natural next step into higher-level media study.
  • BA (Hons) in Film, Media, or Graphic Design (Level 6), a degree that opens senior creative roles.
  • BTEC Higher National Diploma in Games Design (Level 5), for those focusing on the games industry.
  • Specialist short courses in software such as Adobe Creative Suite, to sharpen specific technical skills.
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