Ready to Make Films?
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UAL Level 3 Film and Television Production – Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication
An introduction to the world of film and TV, both behind the camera and in front of it. You'll work through the movie-making process from initial idea to final film, using industry-standard kit including BlackMagic cameras and Adobe software, a designated audio suite for Foley and podcasting, a green screen room, and broadcast live streaming mixers. Finish this year and you can top up with a second year (Extended Diploma) for a full 2-year Level 3.
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How you’ll learn
Behind the Camera. And In Front of It.
This is a hands-on introduction to film and TV. You’ll experience the process from initial idea, through pre-production and planning, to shooting and post-production. Along the way you’ll use BlackMagic cameras and Adobe software, a designated audio suite for Foley sounds and podcasting, a green screen room to create visual effects, and broadcast live streaming mixers to produce live content.
The course is delivered through 8 units, no exams. Units 1-3 focus on video content including short film, single-camera production and advertising, alongside narrative and audience theory. Units 4-7 develop camera techniques, storytelling, interactive media (building a website), and sound design. Unit 8 is your final major project: short film, music video, documentary, whatever you decide to take forward.
The Foundations
- Introduction to media processes and technical skills
- Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production
- Introduction to professional practice in creative media production
- Critical and contextual awareness in creative media production
- Investigating audio production and technology
- Investigating visual production and technology
- Investigating interactive media production and technology
Video content, short film, single camera production, advertising, narrative and audience theory:
Camera techniques and storytelling, Hollywood and independent film context, interactive media (website), sound design:
Final project
- Final Major Project
A short film, music video, or documentary of your choice
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 3
- Further study
Entry requirements
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above (ideally including English and Maths), or a Level 2 Media Diploma at Merit
- Basic computer literacy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A creative mindset is beneficial, but no prior experience in film or television production is required
- Successful interview with our team
If any of your Maths or English is below Grade 4, you'll continue working towards it alongside your course.
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Careers it can lead to
- Photographers, Audio-visual and Broadcasting Equipment Operators £27,800 a year
- Authors, Writers and Translators £29,900 a year
- Actors, Entertainers and Presenters £30,900 a year
- With further study or experience Graphic and Multimedia Designers £26,400 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Our facilities
Industry-Standard Film and TV Kit
You'll work in our recently upgraded Digital Technologies studios with the kit that live productions actually use.
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BlackMagic cameras and Adobe software
industry-standard production kit.
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Designated audio suite
for Foley sounds and podcasting.
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Green screen room
for creating visual effects.
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Broadcast live streaming mixers by BlackMagic Design
for producing live content.
BlackMagic Cameras · Green Screen · Foley Suite · Live Streaming
Student Voice
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Studying here has been amazing. We get to use Adobe software, I’ve improved my time management and organisational skills, made new friends, worked on fun projects, and now I’m thinking about either getting an apprenticeship or going to uni.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
Qualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
See the full unit listFinancial Support Available
Bursaries are available, and free meals are provided for those who qualify. If cost is a concern, there's help, and it's straightforward to apply.
Financial support infoReal Career Prospects
These qualifications lead to real jobs. Our courses are built around the skills that employers are actually hiring for, locally and nationally.
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.