BTEC Level 3 Digital Media Production Course in London for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Fortismere School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Media Courses in London.

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Digital Media Production Course in London. Classes run at Fortismere School, full-time during the day. This level 3 BTEC digital media production qualification is a two-year course covering the creative and technical skills behind digital media. You'll explore areas such as video production, photography, audio, and digital design. The course suits those who want to move directly into the media industry or go on to higher education. Assessment is through coursework and projects rather than traditional exams.

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in video production, from planning and filming to editing.
  • You'll learn how to produce and edit audio content for digital platforms.
  • You'll explore digital photography, including composition and post-production.
  • You'll create digital design work using industry-relevant software.
  • You'll understand how media products are planned, produced, and distributed.
  • You'll build a portfolio of creative work across different media formats.
  • You'll study the media industry, including professional contexts and audience considerations.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at Fortismere School, full-time over two years. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format is coursework-based. You'll be assessed through assignments, projects, and a portfolio of practical work rather than written exams. Units are graded Pass, Merit, or Distinction, and your overall grade is built up across the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Fortismere School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, cutting and assembling footage for TV, film, or online content
  • Social media content creator, producing video and visual content for brands
  • Photographer, working in commercial, editorial, or event photography
  • Multimedia designer, creating digital assets for web and marketing
  • Junior broadcast technician, supporting production in TV or radio
  • Digital marketing assistant, creating and managing online content
  • Media production assistant, supporting shoots and post-production teams

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Film Production, Media Production, or Digital Media at university. A Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma is widely accepted for degree entry alongside or instead of A Levels.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production. A more vocational route into higher education, often available at further education colleges.
  • Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in Content Creation or Digital Marketing, combining work experience with further qualification.

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