Film, Videography & Photography

Level 3

Develop the technical craft and skills you need to create great content, including the pre-production planning, production and post-production process.

Film, Videography & Photography

Level 3

Develop the technical craft and skills you need to create great content, including the pre-production planning, production and post-production process.

Develop the technical craft and skills you need to create great content, including the pre-production planning, production and post-production process.

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KEY INFORMATION:

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English

Course Length

Two Years

Qualification

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design

Develop the technical craft and skills you need to create great content, including the pre-production planning, production and post-production process.

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key information:

Entry Requirements

GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English

Course Length

Two Years

Qualification

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design

course overview

Our Level 3 Film, Videography and Photography course introduces and develops all the key skills needed to gain employment or freelance work in the sectors of film, video and photography. It provides practical, hands-on experience, and is the perfect stepping stone to Higher Education, whilst providing key industry skills.

  • Film, Video & Photography Skills: Learn practical and theoretical skills in film, video, and photography, focusing on camera techniques, lighting, composition, and editing.
  • Film Production Techniques: Explore the full production process, from concept to distribution, including pre-production, filming, sound, and post-production.
  • Industry Tools & Software: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and software like Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, and professional cameras.
  • Professional Development: Build your personal brand with a portfolio, CV, and promotional materials, and gain insights into career options in the creative industries.
  • Career Guidance: Prepare for freelancing, employment, apprenticeships, or higher education in film, photography, and media production.

In our Media and Photography Labs, you’ll gain hands-on experience with high-quality cameras and equipment. Work on professional iMac desktops fully equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom. Our studios provide the perfect environment for developing your creative and technical skills, helping you produce industry-standard photography and video projects. This practical setup will allow you to refine your craft and create high-quality work.

In college, you’ll also have access to:

  • Apple iMacs
  • an Adobe Creative Cloud licence with access to all applications except Substance.
  • Studio spaces including green screen
  • Audio recording equipment
  • LED lighting
  • DXLRs
  • Gimbals & scorpion grips
  • Tripods
  • Specialist lenses

 

Also benefit from: 

  • An online learning programme in your first year, to support and enhance your studies.
  • A national network of like-minded Students and teachers studying your course in our campuses around the UK.
  • A guest speaker programme with access to industry practitioners.

During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:

  • View your course information.
  • Set and review targets to help you develop practically and academically.
  • Review notes from your 1-2-1 sessions with your course leader.
  • Access resources for your lessons, to help you understand and complete projects and assignments.
  • View your timetable and check your attendance.
  • Submit your work and receive your grades.

course overview

Our Level 3 Film, Videography and Photography course introduces and develops all the key skills needed to gain employment or freelance work in the sectors of film, video and photography. It provides practical, hands-on experience, and is the perfect stepping stone to Higher Education, whilst providing key industry skills.

  • Film, Video & Photography Skills: Learn practical and theoretical skills in film, video, and photography, focusing on camera techniques, lighting, composition, and editing.
  • Film Production Techniques: Explore the full production process, from concept to distribution, including pre-production, filming, sound, and post-production.
  • Industry Tools & Software: Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment and software like Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Cut Pro, and professional cameras.
  • Professional Development: Build your personal brand with a portfolio, CV, and promotional materials, and gain insights into career options in the creative industries.
  • Career Guidance: Prepare for freelancing, employment, apprenticeships, or higher education in film, photography, and media production.

In our Media and Photography Labs, you’ll gain hands-on experience with high-quality cameras and equipment. Work on professional iMac desktops fully equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom. Our studios provide the perfect environment for developing your creative and technical skills, helping you produce industry-standard photography and video projects. This practical setup will allow you to refine your craft and create high-quality work.

In college, you’ll also have access to:

  • Apple iMacs
  • an Adobe Creative Cloud licence with access to all applications except Substance.
  • Studio spaces including green screen
  • Audio recording equipment
  • LED lighting
  • DXLRs
  • Gimbals & scorpion grips
  • Tripods
  • Specialist lenses

 

Also benefit from: 

  • An online learning programme in your first year, to support and enhance your studies.
  • A national network of like-minded Students and teachers studying your course in our campuses around the UK.
  • A guest speaker programme with access to industry practitioners.

During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:

  • View your course information.
  • Set and review targets to help you develop practically and academically.
  • Review notes from your 1-2-1 sessions with your course leader.
  • Access resources for your lessons, to help you understand and complete projects and assignments.
  • View your timetable and check your attendance.
  • Submit your work and receive your grades.

Ready to apply?

Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.

Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.

READY TO APPLY?

Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.

LEARNER ACHIEVEMENT

90% of our learners achieve their full qualification.

93% of our learners have a positive destination.

5 out of 8 of our learners go onto university or other Higher Education.

learner achievement

COURSE MODULES

COURSE MODULES

Careers Within Film, Video and Photography

With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster. 

You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.

Careers Within Film, Video and Photography

With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster. 

You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.

additional information

  • We are a creative college, creating a specialist, creative ecosystem. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
  • There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines.
  • We have developed in house careers and online learning programmes to support, enhance and harness students’ creative skills and abilities.
  • We cover a range of disciplines and outputs whilst still allowing students to determine and develop their own creative outputs.

Learning Structure:

  • Practical sessions in specialist spaces combined with contextual classroom studies.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with peers from different pathways during shared lessons.

Weekly Schedule:

Year 1:

  • 13 hours of in-person lessons per week, covering various topics in your discipline and employability skills through the Professional Development programme.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).
  • 64 hours of enrichment activities throughout the year, focused on creative projects and industry insight.
  • 4 hours of Maths and/or English weekly for students with a grade 3 or below.

Year 2:

  • 12 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 111 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 3 hours per week).
  • 48 hours of enrichment activities throughout the year.

Professional Development: 

  • Weekly sessions to develop employability skills specific to your chosen discipline.

Attendance and Independent Work:

  • 100% attendance is mandatory for all lessons and timetabled activities.

Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:

  • Apply what they learn.
  • Complete assignments.

Progress Reviews and Reporting:

  • At least three one-to-one reviews per year.
  • A formal learner report accessible to parents/carers via the online portal.

Enrichment Opportunities:

  • Creative projects, guest lectures, and events.
  • An online learning programme to support studies outside college hours.

4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English.

This internally assessed course is delivered and evaluated by teachers through planned projects. These combine practical tasks, like photography, edited images, film and video projects, as well as written reports, and presentations, involving both individual and group work. 

Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.

Those who need to retake maths and/or English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English a week. Learn more here.

All campuses 16-18*

FREE

All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)

£2,882

additional information

  • We are a creative college, creating a specialist, creative ecosystem. This is enhanced by teachers, support staff and managers with creative backgrounds and experience.
  • There are opportunities for collaboration across creative disciplines.
  • We have developed in house careers and online learning programmes to support, enhance and harness students’ creative skills and abilities.
  • We cover a range of disciplines and outputs whilst still allowing students to determine and develop their own creative outputs.

Learning Structure:

  • Practical sessions in specialist spaces combined with contextual classroom studies.
  • Opportunities to collaborate with peers from different pathways during shared lessons.

 

Weekly Schedule:

Year 1:

  • 13 hours of in-person lessons per week, covering various topics in your discipline and employability skills through the Professional Development programme.
  • 56 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 1.5 hours per week).
  • 64 hours of enrichment activities throughout the year, focused on creative projects and industry insight.
  • 4 hours of Maths and/or English weekly for students with a grade 3 or below.

Year 2:

  • 12 hours of in-person lessons per week.
  • 111 hours of self-directed study across the year (approx. 3 hours per week).
  • 48 hours of enrichment activities throughout the year.

 

Professional Development: 

  • Weekly sessions to develop employability skills specific to your chosen discipline.

 

Attendance and Independent Work:

  • 100% attendance is mandatory for all lessons and timetabled activities.

 

Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:

  • Apply what they learn.
  • Complete assignments.

 

Progress Reviews and Reporting:

  • At least three one-to-one reviews per year.
  • A formal learner report accessible to parents/carers via the online portal.

 

Enrichment Opportunities:

  • Creative projects, guest lectures, and events.
  • An online learning programme to support studies outside college hours.

4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English.

This internally assessed course is delivered and evaluated by teachers through planned projects. These combine practical tasks, like photography, edited images, film and video projects, as well as written reports, and presentations, involving both individual and group work. 

Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.

Those who need to retake maths and/or English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English a week. Learn more here.

All campuses 16-18*

FREE

All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)

£2,882

student benefits

A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.

student benefits

A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.

PROGRESSION ROUTES

Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!

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Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!

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How to apply

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