UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication (Content Creation With Esports)

Two pathways. One course. Your lane.  

If you’re passionate about producing innovative, high-quality content that reaches diverse audiences across digital platforms, this course is for you. Whether you want to be behind the camera, in front of it, or both, you’ll gain the creative and technical skills to thrive in a fast-evolving media landscape.  

Short-form and live content are mainstream. We’ll teach you to plan, produce and distribute work people actually watch, for clients, communities, or your own brand.  

Pick your path (you can switch focus as you find your voice).  

Pathway A Content Creation (Core)  

For creators in any niche (music, sport, fashion, education, charities, local business, events and more).  

• Make short-form and long-form videos, podcasts and graphics.  
• Build a personal brand or deliver client briefs.  
• Use analytics to grow audiences with ethical, brand-safe strategies.  

Pathway B Esports Production (Optional)  

For those who want live broadcasts and highlighted work.  

• Stream competitive matches, cut replays, produce promos, and write reviews.  
• Crew live shows (producer/caster/OBS), run team socials, support events.  
• Insights into how the esports industry works and where the jobs are.  

Optional team play: join tournaments if you keep 95%+ attendance and stay up to date with coursework.

What you’ll learn  

This course develops your expertise in video production, image manipulation, editing and audience analytics. You’ll also explore graphic design, journalism, marketing, web design and more, so you can craft engaging content and apply strategies to grow and retain audiences responsibly.  

Professional skills you’ll take anywhere: teamwork, communication, critical thinking, time management, organisation, strategic planning, and delivering under pressure.  

What you’ll actually do  

Shoot & edit with real tools: Premiere/CapCut, Photoshop, After Effects, and OBS.

This qualification helps you to progress on to: Where this can take you   Roles: Content Creator • Editor • Social/Video Producer • Broadcast/Stream Technician • Community Manager • Marketing Assistant • Motion Designer • Web/Content Assistant • Events Media • Esports Content Specialist.   Next steps: Degrees in Media Production, Digital Marketing, Film/TV, Journalism, Game/Esports Production, Graphic Design, or straight into junior roles/freelance.

• You should be at least 16 years of age • A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, or a Merit at UAL L2 Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication, or Level 2 BTEC Extended Diploma or equivalent • GCSE English language grade C/4 or above is essential and GCSE Maths grade C/4 or above is highly desirable • A reference is required If you are under 18 - As well as the above requirements an online interview including your parent/guardian will be required to run through the demands of the course and set out required expectations. In addition to the entry qualifications listed, the offer of a place on the course is subject to the outcomes of initial assessment, which will be taken at the College as part of the admissions process. Please note that entry criteria may vary quite significantly between courses at the same level. This is to take account of the specific skills needed for success on particular courses, the length of the course and the requirements for progression to the next level. Entry criteria are given as a guide, and the exact requirements in order to obtain a place on a particular course will be confirmed following attendance at a Welcome Event/Interview.

We want you to achieve to the very best of your ability at CRC. To make this happen we offer both learning and personal support by specialist staff tailored to meet your specific needs. A range of methods, which may include projects, assignments, case studies, course work, self-assessment, feedback from clients and panel reviews, continually assesses course work. Grades from Pass, Merit, Distinction may be awarded to course work. The Study Programmes are over 3 days each week. There is regular one to one tutorial provision.

Students who currently attend a Cambridge Area Partnership school should apply through the CAP application system, scheduled to be available shortly.

You can also apply through our online application form, or download a copy from our website www.camre.ac.uk/apply. The application form can also be found in the back of our full-time prospectus. If you need any help with applying, please contact our Cambridge Admissions Office on tel. 01223 418448.

Once we have received your application, you will be invited to attend a Welcome Event. At the Welcome Event you will meet the tutors and get the chance to learn more about college and your course. You will also have a discussion with one of our tutors who will look to make you a formal offer for September.