Creative Media Production and Technology - Level 3 Triple Diploma
Summary
If you have a curiosity about how films, TV and web content is made then this course will set you on your way to understanding how they are made and allow you to produce your own. Over a two year course you will develop a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the areas of Television and Film Production. (editing, lighting and camera), Audio Editing, Graphics and Interactive webs. Workshops session take place in an industry standard Television studio utilising professional level film and Television production equipment, delivered by tutors that have industry experience.
During the course you will Research, Develop, Communicate, Plan, Film/Produce, Edit, Publish and Evaluate media product for Film, TV and online platforms. Many students who enjoy and successfully complete this course progress onto Higher Education or employment in the Media Industry.
Next course dates
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02 Sep 2026
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University Centre
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2 Years
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Where can this subject lead?
Career progression
The fundamentals of media that are gained on this course prepare you to progress to the level 3 media course and beyond to HE degree. Media production courses encourage a high level of communication skills, problem solving, team and independent working. Students that have studied Media Production have a wealth of transferrable skills that allow diversity in employment opportunities.
Careers options in this subject are varied and include, Directing, Editing, Camera operation, DOP, Lighting and Sound, Pre production, Researchers, Script writers, Production designers, Production assistants, Broadcast journalism,Animation, radio, multi-media.
Key information
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs grade 4 or above in English and Maths, along with the following:
- A successful interview with a tutor
- The ability to study independently
- A genuine interest in the subject
- Good communication skills
- Hardworking approach towards the industry
Qualification obtained
Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & TechnologyFees and funding
Courses for learners who are 16-18 years old at the start of their course and resident in the UK are fully funded. You may also be entitled to further financial help to support your studies depending on your personal circumstances. For more details of these, please visit our page on Finance Support for School Leavers.
If you are not a UK resident, we will confirm whether funding is available when we process your application. If not, you may be liable for course fees.
Extra costs and equipment
Students will need: Pen, Pencil, USB (3) Drive to capture and store digital files. Cost to location visits or events would be funded by the student.
Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
Awarding Body: UAL
Regulatory Body: Ofsted
Terms and conditions
Read our full terms and conditions for more information.
What will I learn?
Essential skills: English and Maths
All school leavers at B&FC are encouraged to continue developing their English and maths skills as higher ability in both these subjects is linked to long-term career success and increased earning potential - irrespective of how well you performed at GCSE. If, however, you achieve a GCSE Grade 3 or less in either subject, you will also have the opportunity to work towards re-sitting these to enhance your paper-based qualifications. This won’t delay your career journey because you will be undertaking this programme of study at the same time as your chosen subject.
Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers
Field trips to local places of interest as filming locations are sometimes used to embrace learning outside of the classroom environment. Trips to local film festivals and media event.
How will I learn?
This fulltime course is delivered in workshops that encourage practical application of skills developed. Students will work in group production tasks and also autonomously.
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.
How will I be assessed?
Students work on a variety of practical assignments that reflect television industry practice. Assessment is through a range of written work (essays, reports, production folders, scripts and treatments), analysis of existing texts, presentations and practical projects (planning, production and post-production). Teaching is via lectures, workshops, seminars and class lessons via workbooks.