Free Level 2 Digital Media Course in Scarborough. Classes run at Scarborough Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers the creative digital media production sector, from filmmaking and photography to TV production and web design. You'll work on practical assignments based on industry briefs, producing video, film, and internet media products. You'll also use professional software and equipment in the college's media centre. The course is funded through ESFA for 16 to 18 year olds. It builds broad skills across the digital media industry and supports progression to Level 3 study or an apprenticeship.
Who this course is for
More details about studying Media L2 at Scarborough Sixth Form College can be found on the S6F website, https://s6f.ac.uk/courses/media-progression-year?category=progression-year. Our admissions team will be happy to answer any queries sent to [email protected]
Entry requirements
Please see the S6F Website for current entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll explore the key sectors of the digital media industry and the job roles within them.
You'll produce video, film, and internet media products to near-professional standards.
You'll work to media briefs, acting as a media producer across a range of platforms.
You'll develop skills in filmmaking, photography, TV production, and web design.
You'll use industry-standard software to create digital media products.
You'll build skills in organisation, planning, and communication through practical assignments.
You'll develop your written and verbal communication skills alongside your creative work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on assignments based on real industry scenarios. Assessment is coursework-based, with projects completed in response to media briefs. You'll use the college's media centre facilities and equipment throughout the course. Learning takes place in the classroom, with a strong focus on creating and producing digital media products across different platforms.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Scarborough Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video producer: plan and create video content for clients or organisations.
Photographer: capture and edit images for commercial or creative projects.
Web content creator: produce digital content for websites and online platforms.
Social media coordinator: manage and create content across social channels.
Junior TV production assistant: support filming and editing in broadcast settings.
Digital marketing assistant: create visual and media assets for campaigns.
What you could study next
Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Creative Digital Media Production: the natural next step, deepening your skills and opening doors to higher education or specialist roles.
Digital Media Apprenticeship: combine on-the-job training with a recognised qualification.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: a broader qualification suited to those considering university in a media-related subject.
