Free BTEC Level 1 Digital Media Course in Sheffield. Classes run full-time at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus. This Pearson Edexcel level 1 btec digital media qualification covers the core skills and knowledge used across the digital media industry. The course takes one year to complete. You'll attend daytime btec digital media classes and work through practical projects that build your understanding of the subject. Entry requirements are set by the college, so check their website for the most up-to-date details. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll explore the key principles of digital media production.
You'll develop skills in creating and editing digital content.
You'll learn how to plan and produce media projects.
You'll practise using industry-relevant digital tools and software.
You'll understand how digital media is used across different platforms.
You'll work on projects that reflect real production processes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and hands-on project work. Assessment is through assignments and a portfolio of work you build throughout the year. There are no written exams. Your tutor will give feedback on each piece of work as you progress. The full-time daytime timetable means you cover the course content steadily across the year.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Peaks Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Social media assistant. Creates and schedules content for organisations.
Junior video editor. Edits footage for online or broadcast use.
Digital content creator. Produces images, video, and copy for digital channels.
Media production assistant. Supports shoots and production teams.
Graphic design assistant. Helps create visual assets for print and screen.
What you could study next
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production. The natural next step, going deeper into media production skills.
Level 2 Diploma in Digital Marketing. Useful if you want to focus on how digital content reaches audiences.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. Opens routes into university or higher-level media roles.
Apprenticeship in Digital Marketing or Creative and Digital Media. Lets you earn while you develop industry experience.
