Free BTEC Level 3 Digital Media Production Course in Lewisham. Classes run full-time at CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form, five days a week during the day, over two years. This level 3 BTEC digital media production qualification covers film editing, sound editing, digital photography, and advertising production. You'll build technical skills and knowledge across the creative media industry, with units that explore employment opportunities and working practices. Assessment is both internal and external, through set tasks and examinations. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll develop film editing skills using industry-relevant techniques.
You'll learn sound editing for media productions.
You'll practise digital photography and image production.
You'll study advertising production and campaign creation.
You'll build an understanding of the creative media industry and its working practices.
You'll explore job roles, employment requirements, and how the media industry operates.
You'll develop specialist knowledge in areas of creative media that interest you.
How you will learn
You'll study in the classroom full-time across two years. The course is assessed both internally and externally. Internal assessment uses set tasks and project work. External assessment includes examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. This combination reflects how the BTEC National Extended Diploma is structured, giving you both ongoing coursework and timed assessments throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. CTK Emmanuel Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: editing footage for TV, film, or online content
Digital photographer: producing images for media and advertising clients
Social media content creator: creating video and visual content for brands
Advertising production assistant: supporting campaign creation and delivery
Junior multimedia producer: working across audio, video, and digital formats
Media production assistant: supporting shoots, edits, and post-production
Broadcast technician: operating equipment for TV or radio production
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Multimedia or Media Production: a degree in multimedia, film, TV, or advertising is a natural next step. The Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A Levels and is recognised for university entry.
BA (Hons) Advertising or Marketing: for those drawn to the advertising production side of the course.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production: a Level 4 qualification if you want a shorter higher-education route before committing to a full degree.
