Creative Media Level 1

Creative Media Level 1
An introduction to Media content creation, games design, film and TV creation and employability skills in the digital entertainment sector.

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What Will I Learn?

Along with the media classes, you will improve your English and Maths skills which will make you more employable and improve the quality of your media work. GCSE Maths and English resit classes may be part of your timetable depending on your GCSE entry grades. You will also attend group tutorials and 1-1 tutorials to support your study as well as enrichment activities such as watching films, meeting guest lecturers from the industry and making visits to film and television studios.

Course Content

Creative Media units may include:

  • Media content creation
  • Games design
  • Film and TV creation
  • Employability skills
Facilities/Equipment

The course has a wide range of equipment including the Creative Media Suite including a projection room, a PC suite, seven editing rooms equipped with computers running Adobe Creative Suite and modelling software. We have an extensive resource of camera, sound and lighting equipment. Our campuses are well-equipped with a television studio with green-screen facility and a soundproof audio studio with technical support available.

Entry Requirements
  • 3 GCSEs (9-1), including English and Maths, or Level 1 Functional Skills equivalent
  • An interview.
Course Progression

Successful students are eligible to apply to the Film and Digital Media Level 2, Interactive Media and Games Level 2 or Multimedia Production Level 2 or an apprenticeship.

Fees and Finance

Students’ college education is funded for three academic years after leaving secondary school in year 11. Please click the button below which will apply to your age on the 31st August 2025 in order to find out more information about fees and finance relating to your course.

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Creative Media Level 1
LevelLevel 1
LocationColchester
Braintree
DurationOne Year
Study ModeFull-Time
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Braintree Campus
Start DateSeptember 2025
Fee(s)16-18 year olds: Free
19+: TBC
Awarding/Validation BodiesEdexcel
Pearson

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