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Key details

Course area
Media, Digital and Photography
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 3
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C027005 Child course code: Q027010
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you want to pursue a career in TV or film production, producing a range of exciting content in all areas of the TV and film industry.

You’ll learn creative production techniques across a variety of subjects, including:

  • TV news
  • TV studio work
  • Short film
  • Music video
  • Documentary
  • Drama
  • Animation
  • Scriptwriting
  • Film studies
  • Special effects
  • Directing and producing
  • Editing
  • Post-production work

You can expect a creative course that offers a broad range of practical study, with great facilities and equipment. You’ll complete assessments throughout your study, resulting in a final portfolio of work (showreel) which you’ll exhibit as part of a professional end of year show.

You will complete 90 credits in Year 1 and gain a standalone qualification. On successful completion of this, you will progress into Year 2 to gain the full Extended Diploma.

Course information

2 years

Creative Media Production & Technology: TV and Film Production (Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma)

You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C), including English Language and Maths – both of these must be grades 9–4 (A*–C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths, or a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9–4 (A*–C). You will also need a portfolio, showreel of work, or other material you have created that demonstrates your interest in the TV/film industries.

Assessment is continuous and will consist of a portfolio of reports, presentations and creative projects plus a final major project at the end of the year.

Choose to follow with further study at degree level, such as our foundation degree in TV & Film Production and a top-up degree in Digital Media Design.

Career opportunities include: TV studio worker, script writer, video editor, runner, film producer, music video director, special effects artist or production manager.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

Photographers, Audio-visual and Broadcasting Equipment Operators

Potential Earnings

£52,797.92

Average Earnings

£28,232.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Media, Publishing and Information Services

People in these occupations produce, publish, and release media and provide library, archive, curation, and information services.

Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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