Digital Courses

Level 1 Certificate Creative Media

Bring your ideas to life and take your first steps into the creative industries.

Our Level 1 Creative Media course is designed for learners who want to explore digital media, develop new creative skills and build confidence through practical projects. You will experiment with photography, video, digital design and content creation while learning how creative ideas are developed from an initial concept into a finished piece of work.

This supportive course will help you discover your creative strengths and prepare for further study within the digital and creative industries.

 

Course overview

today Start Date: September 2026
location_on Where: Belfairs Centre
looks_one Duration: 1 year
person Age Range: 16-18 & 19+
schedule Study Mode: Full-time
credit_card Cost: FREE for ages 16-19*
school Entry Requirements: No formal entry requirements
*19+ dependent on circumstances

What will I learn?

The Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Creative Industries introduces you to a range of creative media activities and working practices. You will complete practical projects while building a portfolio of work that demonstrates your developing skills, ideas and creativity.

Creative Media Skills

Explore different areas of creative media, including digital design, photography, video and content creation. You will experiment with a range of techniques and discover the types of creative work you most enjoy.

Developing Creative Ideas

Learn how to generate ideas, gather inspiration and turn an initial concept into a creative outcome. You will explore planning techniques and learn how to communicate your ideas clearly.

Digital Tools and Technology

Build confidence using creative software, digital platforms and equipment. You will learn how to select the right tools for a project and use technology safely and effectively.

Creative Production

Take part in practical projects that allow you to develop, produce and present your own creative work. You will learn how to follow a brief, respond to feedback and improve your final outcomes.

Working in the Creative Industries

Discover the different careers available across the creative and digital sectors. You will learn about professional behaviours, teamwork, communication and the skills employers look for.

Additional study

Additional Study

In addition to the units listed above, you will also have study time devoted across your course to:

  • Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills
  • English & Maths GCSE (if Grade 4 was not achieved prior to joining TDA)
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