Creative Media Production & Technology UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
at Activate Learning, Oxford · other provider
What the college says
The UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology is a two-year course designed to provide you with a broad knowledge base and help you develop skills in film and audio production in preparation for progression to a higher education course or a career within the industry. The course will introduce to a range of media, including filmmaking, advertising factual, interactive and design. You will cover the foundation skills needed for developing, researching, making, and evaluating a range of several types of media. You will use a range of industry-standard software throughout the course, primarily the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator). You will also explore cameras, lighting, and green screen work to produce high-quality productions. In Year 1, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of the media and design industry, develop your research skills, build on your video production, editing, and design skills, as well as scriptwriting and production planning. On successful completion of Year 1, you will be invited to develop the skills and techniques you have learned in Year 2. You will have the chance to work from industry-standard briefs, which will teach you how to produce content for professional clients as you continue developing your professional skills and portfolio. In addition to creative work, a significant amount of time is dedicated to extending your knowledge of the media indu
What you need to get on
You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest in the subject.. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Banbury College
Broughton Road, Banbury, OX16 9QA
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Banbury
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- 1 September 2026 · Oxford
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