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Level 3 Creative Media Course in Croydon

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Creative Media Practice Course in Croydon. Classes run at Croydon College, full-time over two years. Fees apply for some learners, though you may be eligible for fee remission.

The course focuses on film and television visual effects. You'll develop practical skills in storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, compositing, and rendering. Units also cover digital media skills and film production. To start, you'll need four GCSEs at grade 9 to 4, including English and maths, plus a portfolio or showreel of creative work.

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

Who this course is for

This course is designed to provide you with a technical understanding of film and television visual effects, allowing you to produce high-quality effects through practical projects. You will develop essential skills in areas such as storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation, compositing, and rendering techniques. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including Digital Media Skills, Visual Effects, 2D Animation, Film Production and 3D Digital Animation.

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) or a related Level 2 vocational qualification (at merit or higher), including English and maths. Equivalence of these qualifications will be considered. In addition, a portfolio or show-reel containing recent examples of artwork, sketchbooks, photography work, or any creative work you have done. This could be both course work and work you have created in your own time.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in storyboarding for film and television projects.
  • You'll learn 2D animation techniques using industry-standard methods.
  • You'll create 3D digital animations and rendered sequences.
  • You'll practise visual effects compositing for film and TV.
  • You'll build knowledge of digital media skills and workflows.
  • You'll work on film production projects from concept to completion.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, project-based work in the classroom. Assessment is mainly through assignments and a portfolio of completed projects. There are no written exams for most units. You'll build a body of work that demonstrates your skills across animation, visual effects, and film production.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a portfolio or showreel of recent creative work to apply. This can include artwork, sketchbooks, photography, or any other creative projects. Croydon College will confirm any additional materials you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, cuts and assembles footage for film, TV, or online content.
  • Content creator, produces video and visual media for brands or platforms.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual assets for print and digital campaigns.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or editorial clients.
  • Games developer, works on visual assets and animation for game studios.
  • VFX artist, produces visual effects for film and television productions.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Film Production, Animation, or Graphic Design, for those wanting to specialise further at university level.
  • A Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production, a shorter higher-education route into the industry.
  • An apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions, combining work experience with further study in a media or tech role.
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