Film, Videography and Photography (Level 3)

Access Creative College

114 Magdalen Street, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 1JD

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Access Creative College

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Low Availability

Application Instructions

Please visit our website for course entry requirements.

If you are looking to apply for September 2026, please go to our website and click APPLY NOW.

Course Details

If you love everything about film, video production and photography and would like to work in that field, then this Level 3 course is the perfect way to prepare for university or creative work.

On the Level 3 Film, Video and Photography course, you will:

Delve into photography sessions and understand camera technique, composition, lighting, and the art of editing/image manipulation.
Learn the art of film and video. Build your knowledge pre-production, camera operation, lighting techniques, sound engineering, and the intricacies of film/video editing.
Gain access to work experience opportunities, providing you with exposure to live briefs and interaction with industry professionals.

On successful completion you will get a recognised qualification which you can add to your creative CV: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

Entry requirements

Applying for this Film, Video & Photography course is easy.

All you need to do is fill in our short online application form. After you have created an account you will be able to provide links to online work, upload relevant documents and book an interview slot.

Skills set:

We value your creative passion and skills above all else. However, you will also need to demonstrate that you are able to work at Level 3 (A Level standard). This means achieving at least four GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English, or other equivalent qualifications. Other grades will be considered on a case by case basis. Places are conditional based on this achievement and we will discuss options with you if you do not attain these.
For school leavers we will require evidence of your predicted and actual grades, ideally backed up by a school reference.
This course is for film makers, videographers and photographers who want to create content for media applications. You should have a strong interest in this area, but direct experience is not essential.
Please note you will not be able to enrol if you will be under the age of 16 on 31st August. Applications from people under this age are still welcome, but will be deferred to the following year.

Your next steps...

Choosing this Level 3 Film, Videography & Photography course will give you the skills to go on to university or into creative work.

The creative sector is one of the fastest growing areas of the UK economy and a great and exciting place in which to work.

This Film, Videography & Photography course can lead onto:

A creative degree at university where you can gain further skills in preparation for work. This may be a video/photography or digital media/arts/design degree, or another subject which takes your fancy. You will need to complete both years of the course in order to generate the UCAS points for university entry.
Employment, or self-employment, in the creative industries. This may be as a video producer and/or photographer, or it may be into another area of creative industries. Roles include: photographer, videographer, camera operator, editor, production manager, producer, researcher and production assistant.
A creative apprenticeship as a stepping stone to work.

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