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Free Level 2 Digital Media Course in Birmingham – Queen Alexandra College

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Digital Media Course in Birmingham. Classes run full-time during the day at Queen Alexandra College. This course is designed for learners with disabilities and/or learning difficulties who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. Funding is arranged through your Local Authority or via an initial assessment at the college. The course runs over 12 months and sits within a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist support. You'll develop practical digital media skills alongside that tailored support.

Who this course is for

Suitable for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties

Entry requirements

High Needs Students with EHC Plan and referral through Local Authority OR apply directly to College to apply for initial assessment. This will form part of a wider study programme which will include therapies and specialist support for LLDD

What you will learn

  • You'll create digital media content using industry-standard tools and techniques.
  • You'll develop skills in areas such as image editing, video production, or web content.
  • You'll plan and produce digital media projects from brief to finished output.
  • You'll review and evaluate your own work against set criteria.
  • You'll build an understanding of how digital media is used in real contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with specialist support built into your timetable. Assessment for the OCR Cambridge Technical Award is through coursework and portfolio-based tasks rather than written exams. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the year. The college will carry out an initial assessment before you start to plan your learning and ensure the right level of support is in place.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Queen Alexandra College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Digital media assistant: supporting content creation for organisations or charities
  • Social media assistant: creating and scheduling posts for a business
  • Junior video editor: editing short-form video content
  • Digital content creator: producing images, graphics, or video for online use
  • Print and design assistant: supporting layout and visual production work

What you could study next

After completing this Level 2 digital media qualification, you could move on to a Level 3 qualification in Digital Media, Creative Media Production, or a related subject. A Level 3 Cambridge Technical or BTEC would deepen your skills and open routes into further study or employment. You could also explore apprenticeships in digital marketing or creative content production, depending on your interests and the support available to you.

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