Free BTEC Level 1 Digital Media Course in Islington. Classes run at Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus, full-time during the day. This course is designed for learners aged 16 to 25 years old who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). No formal qualifications are needed to apply. Over 36 weeks, you'll explore animation, short film production, storyboarding, editing, and interactive design, alongside communication and teamwork skills. All work is assessed through coursework and practical projects, with no exams.
Who this course is for
This Level 1 BTEC Digital Media course is a two-year programme delivered within the Supported Learning department, designed specifically for learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).The course introduces key digital media concepts alongside essential personal and employability skills. Delivered in a supportive and inclusive environment, it will provide you with a practical, creative, and confidence-building foundation in media production.
Entry requirements
This course is tailored for learners aged 16-25 with an EHCP. There are no formal entry qualifications required, but learners should have an interest in creative digital media and a willingness to work in a group-based, supportive setting.
What you will learn
You'll explore animation and short film production techniques.
You'll practise storyboarding and video editing.
You'll develop skills in interactive design.
You'll build research and communication skills.
You'll develop organisation and progression planning skills.
You'll work on practical creative projects as part of a team.
You'll build a portfolio of evidence across your units.
How you will learn
All units are assessed through coursework and practical project work. There are no formal exams. You'll learn in a classroom-based, supportive group setting. Work is completed through hands-on creative projects, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Finsbury Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Multimedia production assistant, supporting creative media teams
Junior video editor, editing short-form content
Social media content creator, producing digital assets
Photography assistant, supporting shoots and equipment
Digital media technician, maintaining and operating equipment
Junior animator, working on basic animation projects
What you could study next
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Production. A natural next step that goes deeper into media production and opens more job options.
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Digital Media. Builds on your Level 1 skills with more advanced practical units.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths. Supports further study and employment applications where these are required.
