Level 3 Digital Media Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Bradley Stoke Community School Bristol

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Video Editing Courses in South Gloucestershire.

About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Bristol. Classes run at Bradley Stoke Community School Bristol, full-time during the day. This OCR Cambridge Technical qualification covers both academic and practical content across the media industries. It carries the same weight as one A level and typically takes one year to complete. You'll develop skills that can take you into media work or prepare you for degree-level study.

Who this course is for

Cambridge Technical Digital Media is a vocational course, with a level of academic and practical content, aimed at students who may wish to pursue a career in the media industries, study further at degree level or simply enjoy the subject and want to learn more. This course is the equivalent to one A level.

Entry requirements

4 / L2 Pass in a relevant subject if taken or subject teacher assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the key principles and practices used across the media industries.
  • You'll develop practical production skills in digital media formats.
  • You'll plan and create your own digital media projects.
  • You'll analyse media content and understand how audiences engage with it.
  • You'll learn how digital media is produced, distributed, and consumed.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work to demonstrate your skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practical work. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio-based projects, with some units assessed by examination. You'll produce real digital media work as evidence of your skills. The course is delivered full-time during the day at Bradley Stoke Community School Bristol.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bradley Stoke Community School Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor. Edit footage for online, broadcast, or social media.
  • Social media content creator. Produce and manage content across platforms.
  • Graphic designer. Create visual assets for digital and print.
  • Digital marketing assistant. Support campaigns using digital media skills.
  • Junior web designer. Build and design websites and digital content.
  • Media production assistant. Support shoots, recordings, and post-production.
  • Photographer. Work commercially in digital photography.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Digital Media or Media Production. A natural next step if you want to study at degree level. This level 3 digital media qualification is recognised for university entry.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. Broadens your digital media qualification with more units and a larger portfolio.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Digital Marketing. Moves into the commercial side of digital media for those interested in marketing careers.

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