Entry Requirements:

For external applicants:

• Level 2: Four or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above 

• Level 3: Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, ideally including English and maths 

For all levels, you will also be required to: 

• Attend an interview with a member of the teaching team 

• Provide examples of creative work or a portfolio to demonstrate your interest and potential 

• Demonstrate good attendance, punctuality and a positive attitude to learning 

If you have not yet achieved GCSE English and maths at Grade 4, you may be required to continue studying these subjects alongside your course. 

For internal progression learners (already studying with us):
Learners must be able to demonstrate that they:

• Have successfully completed a relevant course that naturally progresses onto this programme, achieving a good standard
• Have improved their English and maths grades since enrolment
• Have maintained good attendance and punctuality
• Show a consistently positive attitude to learning

What will I learn?

Depending on your chosen level, you may study: 

• Studio-based production 

• Film and television production 

• Documentary production 

• Short film production 

• Radio production 

• Digital content creation 

• Video editing and post-production 

• Interactive media 

• Journalism 

• Production management 

• Interview techniques 

• Media theory 

• Audience and media analysis 

• Single-camera and multi-camera production 

• Understanding the media industry 

• Creative project development

What skills will I gain?

By studying a Creative Media qualification you will: 

• Develop video production and editing skills 

• Learn how media products are planned, created and distributed 

• Build confidence using professional camera and studio equipment 

• Develop storytelling and content creation techniques 

• Improve project planning and production management skills 

• Gain an understanding of media audiences and industry practices 

• Strengthen communication and presentation skills 

• Develop teamwork and collaborative working skills 

• Build a portfolio of creative work 

• Improve problem-solving and creative thinking abilities 

• Develop professional and employability skills for the creative industries 

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is primarily project and assignment-based and takes place throughout the course. 

You may be assessed through: 

• Practical projects 

• Creative assignments 

• Portfolio development 

• Presentations and pitches 

• Tutor observations 

• Final major projects 

Major projects are typically graded Pass, Merit or Distinction according to UAL assessment criteria. 

What can I do next?

Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to: 

• A higher-level Creative Media qualification 

• University study 

• A creative industries apprenticeship 

• Employment within media, film, television and digital content sectors 

Potential career areas include: 

• Content Creator 

• Video Editor 

• Camera Operator 

• Broadcast Technician 

• Television or Film Producer 

• Director 

• Journalist 

• Researcher 

• Radio Producer 

• Sound Engineer 

• Digital Marketing Executive 

• Social Media Content Creator 

• Storyboard Artist 

• Web Designer 

• Animator 

• Production Runner