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 at Queen Alexandra College, five days a week during the day, over one year. This course is designed for students with disabilities and learning difficulties who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. It forms part of a wider study programme that includes therapies and specialist 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 graphic design, video, and digital imagery.
  • You'll plan and produce digital media projects from brief to finished product.
  • You'll explore how digital media is used across different industries.
  • You'll review and evaluate your own work to improve quality and outcomes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions with specialist support built into your timetable. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio-based projects rather than written exams. Your wider study programme will also include therapies and additional support tailored to your needs. Your initial assessment will help the college plan the right level of support for you.

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 teams
  • Social media coordinator, managing posts and digital assets
  • Graphic design assistant, producing visual content for print and screen
  • Video production assistant, helping to film and edit footage
  • Digital content creator, making images, video, and copy for online platforms
  • Marketing assistant, supporting campaigns with digital media skills

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Digital Media (OCR) - the natural next step if you want to go deeper into the subject and work toward higher-level roles.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production - broadens into film, photography, and interactive media.
  • Level 3 IT or Computing qualification - useful if you want to move into web development or digital technology roles.

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