Creative Media Production and Technology: Graphic Design and Entrepreneurship - Level 3 Extended Diploma (UAL)

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This course is accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

The Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology are designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree-level study or employment in the media sector.

The course provides an opportunity for you to explore, develop and test your creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.

Studying this course is not time-constrained but will normally be over one year for the Diploma and two years for the Extended Diploma.

The structure of the qualifications, with units linked to provide coherence, will allow you to synthesise newly acquired practical skills with theoretical knowledge and understanding as you explore your aptitude and ambition and the particular characteristics of a broad range of creative media disciplines.

You will be encouraged to recognise not only the unique characteristics of different disciplines but also the dynamic and potentially innovative relationships between those disciplines.

This course is suitable for people aged 16-18 and for adults with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.

This course consists of two separate qualifications. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Level 3 90-Credit Diploma. Following successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Extended Diploma. Our Extended Diplomas offer equivalent UCAS points to studying 3 A Levels.

Units covered in the first year can include:

• Unit 1: Introduction to media processes and technical skills
• Unit 2: Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production
• Unit 3: Introduction to professional practice in creative media production
• Unit 4: Critical and contextual awareness in creative media production
• Unit 5: Investigating audio production and technology
• Unit 5: Investigating audio production and technology
• Unit 6: Investigating visual production and technology
• Unit 7: Investigating interactive production and technology
• Unit 8: Developing a creative media production project

Units covered in the second year can include:

• Unit 9: Characteristics and contexts in creative media production
• Unit 10: Engaging with an audience in creative media production
• Unit 11: Preparing for progression in creative media production
• Unit 12: Specialist study in creative media production
• Unit 13: Extended project in creative media production

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Maths or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit or above

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The first 7 units in the first year are internally assessed and internally moderated, with Unit 8 being internally assessed and externally moderated. Unit 8 is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and determines the overall final grade for the 90-credit diploma.

In the second year, units 9-12 are internally assessed and internally moderated. Unit 13 is internally assessed, and externally moderated. Unit 13 is graded Pass, Merit or Distinction and determines the overall final grade for the Extended Diploma qualification.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

This course will help you to move on to higher level courses, such as a Bachelor of Arts, or to pursue employment in the creative industries.

This course is accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree-level study or employment in the media sector. You will have the opportunity to explore creative image production and manipulation, animation, and historical and contextual investigation. Your lessons will take place in our industry-standard suites, equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud on Apple iMacs, as well as giving you access to state-of-the-art cameras, tripods, green screen facilities and more. There will also be trip visits and guest talks from industry experts.

Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.

You will develop skills in the following units:

You will study the following units:

Year 1

• Unit 1: Introduction to media processes and technical skills
• Unit 2: Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production
• Unit 3: Introduction to professional practice in creative media production
• Unit 4: Critical and contextual awareness in creative media production
• Unit 5: Investigating audio production and technology
• Unit 6: Investigating visual production and technology
• Unit 7: Investigating interactive media production and technology
• Unit 8: Final Major Project (FMP)

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above).

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed continually through practical project work, coursework, written assignments and presentations.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education, an apprenticeship or other employment.

This course is accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A levels if completing both years. At this level, you are supported towards independent study through software workshops in Adobe Creative Cloud Apps, University Open Days, and other creative-based workshops, as well as guest speakers from the industry. all of which will help you with personal development to progress to employment or higher education.

Previous assignments have included:

• Career Progressions
• Social Media Marketing
• Contextual Studies in Your Chosen Pathway
• Brand Development
• Working on a Live Creative Brief.

Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.

You will be studying the following units:

• Unit 9 - Characteristics and contexts in creative media production
• Unit 10 - Engaging with an audience in creative media production
• Unit 11 - Preparing for progression in creative media production
• Unit 12 - Specialist study in creative media production
• Unit 13 - Extended project in creative media production

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above).

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Programme delivery is 100 % course work and portfolio based. Towards the end of the year, you will have to complete a formative, self-initiated project (FMP - Final Major Project), based on your chosen creative pathway.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education, an apprenticeship or other employment.

This course is accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

The UAL Level 3 Diploma is set over two years. Equivalent to 3 A levels (if completing both years, the structure of the diploma is designed to encourage students to further develop their creative media production skills using industry-standard software and through a range of activities that encourage transferable skills in creative media production.

Previous projects have included Short Films, Advertising Campaigns, Graphic Design, App Design, Motion Graphics, Podcasts, Gaming Sounds and Technologies.

Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.

You will study the following units:

• Unit 1 - Introduction to media processes and technical skills
• Unit 2 - Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production
• Unit 3 - Introduction to professional practice in creative media production
• Unit 4 - Critical and contextual awareness in creative media production
• Unit 5 - Investigating Audio Production and Technology
• Unit 6 - Investigating visual production and technology
• Unit 7 - FMP

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above)

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The qualification is based over 1 year, and the nature of the assessment is 100% coursework-based. At this level, you will be supported to develop your creative media practice. Towards the end of the year, you will have to complete a formative self-initiated project (FMP - Final Major Project), based on your chosen creative pathway.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education, an apprenticeship or other employment.

This course is accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree-level study or employment in the media sector. You will have the opportunity to explore creative image production and manipulation, animation, historical and contextual investigation. Your lessons will take place in our industry-standard suites, equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud on Apple iMacs, as well as giving you access to state-of-the-art cameras, tripods, green screen facilities and more. There will also be trips and visits, and guest talks from industry experts.

Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.

You will develop the following skills:

• Unit 9: Characteristics and Contexts in Media and Communication
• Unit 10: Engaging with an Audience in Creative Media Production
• Unit 11: Preparation for progression in Creative Media Production
• Unit 12: Specialist Study in Creative Media Production
• Unit 13: Extended Project in Creative Media Production (FMP)

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above).

You will be assessed continually through practical project work, coursework, written assignments and presentations. You will complete four practical projects and be assessed by portfolio. Your final project will be assessed by the examining board

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On successful completion of this course, you could progress to higher education, an apprenticeship or other employment.