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Media
The creative industries play a key role in the UK economy, offering a wide range of career opportunities across media sectors.
Our Media courses allow you to explore areas such as TV and film, game design and animation, and multimedia, helping you shape your learning around your interests.
Through project-based work, you’ll develop practical skills using industry-standard equipment and software, building a portfolio that prepares you for university or a career in the media industry.
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Want to turn your passion for games into a career?
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Is a career in Media for you?
You love storytelling. You enjoy expressing ideas through video, sound, or images, and creative story.
You’re hands-on with technology. You enjoy experiments with tech like cameras and design software, and editing programmes.
You want career flexibility. You want diversity and project based roles in film, game design, social media, and digital marketing, to name a few.
You enjoy creating. You’re a natural creator and you want to develop the skills and methods to bring your ideas to life. -
Potential career pathways & progression in Media
Creative Media qualifications can lead to a wide range of roles across the industry, with opportunities to progress into further study, apprenticeships or employment.
Film and Television
Camera Operator
Video Editor
Production AssistantContent Creation and Digital Media
Content Creator
Social Media Manager
Digital ProducerGames, Animation and Visual Effects
Animator
Games Designer
VFX ArtistDesign and Multimedia
Graphic Designer
Multimedia Designer
Motion Graphics DesignerAudio and Music Production
Sound Technician
Audio ProducerYou can progress to university courses in media, film, animation or related fields, move into apprenticeships, or start building a portfolio for entry-level roles and freelance work in the creative industries.
You will have access to our brand new, state-of-the-art Stanmore Studios, featuring cutting-edge facilities. You can immerse yourself in latest techniques and technologies.
Studying the Level 3 UAL Extended Diploma in Game Design and Animation at Stanmore College was an amazing experience. I had fantastic teachers who always went the extra mile to support me. Through my media projects, I was able to develop a wide range of skills that I know will be invaluable in the industry, giving me the confidence and experience I need to take the next step in my career.
Explore our Media Courses
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Creative Media Production and Technology UAL Award and Diploma Level 2 Level: 2 Department: Media Age Group: 16-18View Creative Media Production and Technology UAL Award and Diploma Level 2 – level 2 – start 8th Sep 2025 – location Stanmore College Main Site
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Creative Media Production Games Design and Animation UAL Diploma (Extd) Level 3 Level: 3 Department: Media Age Group: 16-18View Creative Media Production Games Design and Animation UAL Diploma (Extd) Level 3 – level 3 – start 8th Sep 2025 – location Stanmore College Main Site
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T Level Media – Content Creation Production and Broadcast Level: 3 T Level Department: Media Age Group: 16-18View T Level Media – Content Creation Production and Broadcast – level 3 – start 8th Sep 2025 – location Stanmore College Main Site
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Creative Media Production and Technology UAL Diploma (Extd) Level 3 Level: 3 Department: Media Age Group: 16-18View Creative Media Production and Technology UAL Diploma (Extd) Level 3 – level 3 – start 9th Sep 2024 – location Stanmore College Main Site
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