Level 3

Creative Media Production (Television and Film Production) Level 3 Extended Diploma

Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
2 YEARS SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 01/09/2026
Southend Campus
Duration Age Group Study Start Available Locations
2 YEARS SCHOOL LEAVERS FULL TIME 01/09/2026
Southend Campus

Overview

This course will give you a nationally recognised vocational qualification which acts as a stepping stone to a career in media production or for entry to higher education. This course allows you to develop a wide range of skills and knowledge in a range of television and film genres and contexts.

Completing this course will give you a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & technology (Television and Film).

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Entry Requirements

  • Level 2 qualification or GCSEs x 4 at grade 4/C -  one to be grade 4/C in ENGLISH OR MATHS dependent on vocational subject to be studied
  • You will be asked to provide evidence of your ability in the subject which could be in the form of a portfolio
  • Successful attendance at interview event

Course Structure

Using industry standard equipment and software you will acquire the technical skills to be able to plan, shoot and edit your own tv and film products. This is delivered through a range of projects such as music videos, advertising, live tv shows, podcasts, documentaries and short films as well as your own independently planned projects. You will learn how to use the live tv studio, lighting, camera skills, audio, editing softwares, working on location and radio studio in addition to theoretical and scriptwriting knowledge and skills.

Opportunities

  • Relevant external work experience opportunities
  • Range of live projects and opportunities to work with external clients
  • Industry based day trips and residential trips such as Los Angeles
  • Final end of year show

Assessment & Feedback

Practical tasks and supporting written material uploaded as evidence to a wix website.

Course Cost

School Leavers, full_time:

FREE to UK under 19s not in employment.

Important

Aged 18 as of 31st August 2022 and applying for Level 3 Extended Diploma?

Your application and enrolment will be for the one year Level 3 Diploma. If you wish to complete the full Extended Diploma you will need to apply for an (Advanced Learner Loan) to cover the tuition fees after successfully completing the Diploma.

For more information please contact our admissions team

email: admissions@southessex.ac.uk

What Next...

Higher education at university or college, including our BA (Hons) Film and Television Production at University Centre Southend

Success Stories...

Success Story: Tommy Davis

SECG gave me the confidence and the skills to become a more intricate filmmaker, with detailed study of all three stages of production; planning, shooting, and editing.

Former South Essex Colleges Group (SECG) student, Tommy Davis, now a successful freelance director, is hoping to raise enough money to make a new TV series entitled Cash in Hand, based on the working class struggle in Essex, before pitching to major broadcast networks later this year. 

Tommy, from Rayleigh studied the Level 3 Extended Diploma in TV and Film Production and achieved the Extended Diploma in 2015. He chose to study at SECG because he wanted to develop his passion for filmmaking and learn the craft in a professional environment with like-minded creative people.

He said: “Before coming to SECG I’d always had an obsession with cameras and making films, from shooting home videos as a kid to creating skateboarding films with my mates throughout my teens.

“SECG gave me the confidence and the skills to become a more intricate filmmaker, with detailed study of all three stages of production;  planning, shooting, and editing. My time there built my confidence and gave me the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others.

“The equipment at SECG was fantastic; from a full blackout TV broadcast studio for multicamera with live vision mixing, to using the studio as a professional film space with overhead lighting rigs.” 

After completing his course Tommy went onto study at London South Bank University, and now works as a freelance film director specialising in music videos and branded content, working with artists, musicians, brands, and record labels around the world.

His job entails directing, producing, and overseeing all aspects of film production; from concept and shot listing to shooting and editing. 

He said: “I progressed to my current position by building up my portfolio step-by-step, starting with small videos, then working with bigger artists and brands and continually developing my craft.”

Tommy said that his favourite memory of being at SECG was: “Knocking about with mates and sneaking into the big red auditorium on lunch breaks to watch music videos and Jackass”

He said that his greatest achievement has been: “Travelling the world directing, working with incredible artists such as Stormzy, high profile brands and being nominated for awards including the UK MVAs, the NME Awards, and the Young Arrows for Best New Director. 

“My ambition is to get my television pilot Cash in Hand commissioned into a full series”. 

A teaser video posted to social media has already gained more than 100,000 views and Tommy has launched a fundraiser to get it off the ground. The show will be set around “cash jobs, dodgy site managers, and everyday hustle, capturing the loyalty, banter, and chaos that defines life for many”.

You can support the project by donating here: https://igg.me/at/CASHINHAND/x/18239410#

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Celebrating Success 2022: Sophie Peacock

Celebrating Success 2022: Sophie Peacock

Course studied

Creative Media Production (Television and Film Production) Level 3 Extended Diploma

I would definitely recommend South Essex College to those are who are looking for somewhere to be themselves and find their true passion.

Sophie Peacock, 17, from Billericay, studied the Level 3 Creative Media (Television and Film) Diploma at the college’s Southend campus.

She was nominated for the award for her good level of organisation and commitment to every task as well as being a mature, professional and articulate student. 

Her tutor said: “Sophie takes advantage of every opportunity available to her both in college and outside, as she understands the value and benefits it will provide her with, in terms of networking, communicating, professionalism and improving her knowledge and skills. She is an absolute pleasure to have in the classroom and I hope she goes on to achieve great success.”
Sophie chose to study at the college because she liked the facilities that were available for her course.

She has loved the amount of creative freedom that the course has offered and being able to create any ideas and turn them into a reality with the support of her tutors.

Sophie was really proud and a little bit overwhelmed about winning the award.

She said: “I would definitely recommend South Essex College to those are who are looking for somewhere to be themselves and find their true passion.”

Sophie’s ambition for the future is to become a producer on the set of a live entertainment program.