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Content Creation and Production – T Level Technical Qualification in Creative & Design
LOCATION & START DATE
Cornwall College Camborne - 8 September 2025
Cornwall College Camborne - 8 September 2025
DURATION
Four days per week over two years including industry placement.
Four days per week over two years including industry placement.
ATTENDANCE
Full-time
Full-time
Course information
The T Level in Content Creation and Design is a two-year qualification that you can study after GCSE’s. This course is specifically designed for students with an interest in bringing creativity to life through digital story-telling, connecting with audiences in dynamic ways with a focus on developing an exciting career within this booming industry.
The T Level course in Media and Content Creation is your journey to becoming a media creator. It also empowers you to study a wider range of media focussed topics equipping you with the skills to work in the industry.
This qualification has been designed to ensure you have a vast range of skills to meet the demands of the media and business sector. This is a new and exciting programme and is designed for those who have a keen interest in story-telling through graphic design, animation, photography, podcasting, film, radio for a variety of digital platforms including YouTube and TikTok.
The course looks at the creative industries, production techniques and potential careers in this fast-paced exciting industry with key practical skills defined by employers.
The T Level in Content Creation and Design covers a vast range of creative platforms including:
• Video Editing
• Podcasting and Film Production
• Digital Design using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Graphic Design
• Animation
• Analysing and understanding media products and audiences
• Understanding the creative industries and roles
• Media production techniques
• Research methods
• Studio and multi-camera filming
• Working collaboratively on projects
• Working with clients making live projects
• Reflective practice
As part of this course you are also encouraged to specialise in areas of production that interest you, in both internal and external projects, through your work placement and specialist facilities on campus. As part of this programme you will have regular access to specialist television and photography studios, dark rooms, sound studios and editing suites and be taught by experienced tutors.
• Video Editing
• Podcasting and Film Production
• Digital Design using Adobe Creative Cloud
• Graphic Design
• Animation
• Analysing and understanding media products and audiences
• Understanding the creative industries and roles
• Media production techniques
• Research methods
• Studio and multi-camera filming
• Working collaboratively on projects
• Working with clients making live projects
• Reflective practice
As part of this course you are also encouraged to specialise in areas of production that interest you, in both internal and external projects, through your work placement and specialist facilities on campus. As part of this programme you will have regular access to specialist television and photography studios, dark rooms, sound studios and editing suites and be taught by experienced tutors.
Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers
• Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.
Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English at GCSE Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2.
5 GCSEs 9-4* including maths and English or• Four or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and/or Maths, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English and/or Maths will be considered as alternatives to GCSE, but a GCSE resit may be required depending on grade.
Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group
• Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English at GCSE Grade 4 or Functional Skills Level 2.
Relevant Level 2 technical qualification / Transition Programme*
Industry placements must last for a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days).
Assessments are conducted using a wide variety of methods enabling you to showcase your practical skills and understanding of the subject area.
You will be assessed through written and practical examinations, employer projects, group work, presentations and analysis. This could involve technology projects, individual research, group work, project work and performance support.
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a qualification equivalent to three A Levels. The practical assessments have been developed in accordance with the needs of employers and our local industry in order to provide the best opportunity for progression.
As part of this programme you will also gain extensive occupational experience on an external industry placement in conjunction with a local employer. An industry placement is a core component of the T Level offering as it represents 20% of the overall programme.
Achievement of the industry placement and working with an appropriate employer for the requisite hours is essential for achievement and awarding of the final qualification. During the industry placement, you need to complete between 315 and 420 hours across the two years, which will fit around your in-class studies.
You will be assessed through written and practical examinations, employer projects, group work, presentations and analysis. This could involve technology projects, individual research, group work, project work and performance support.
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a qualification equivalent to three A Levels. The practical assessments have been developed in accordance with the needs of employers and our local industry in order to provide the best opportunity for progression.
As part of this programme you will also gain extensive occupational experience on an external industry placement in conjunction with a local employer. An industry placement is a core component of the T Level offering as it represents 20% of the overall programme.
Achievement of the industry placement and working with an appropriate employer for the requisite hours is essential for achievement and awarding of the final qualification. During the industry placement, you need to complete between 315 and 420 hours across the two years, which will fit around your in-class studies.
On successful completion of this course, you will be equipped with the skills required to apply at junior level in media production roles. You could also study a Degree or Higher Degree Level Apprenticeship, or higher-level technical qualification. T Levels provide you with UCAS points that count towards degree-level entry requirements.
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Content Creation and Production – T Level Technical Qualification in Creative & Design
Level 3
Cornwall College Camborne
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