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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Barrow-In-Furness – The Sixth Form

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media in Barrow-In-Furness. Classes run at The Sixth Form, full-time during the day.

The course covers digital media production, content creation, and media communication. You'll explore photography, video, audio, and online publishing over one year. Units also cover audience research and project planning, giving you practical skills across a range of digital formats.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Extended Certificate in Digital Media from OCR.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll produce digital media content across video, audio, and photography.
  • You'll plan and manage creative media projects from brief to final output.
  • You'll research audiences and apply findings to your work.
  • You'll create and publish content for online and social media platforms.
  • You'll develop skills in editing and post-production software.
  • You'll communicate ideas visually and in writing for different audiences.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical project work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and portfolio tasks, with some externally assessed units set by OCR. You'll build a body of work over the year that demonstrates your skills across different digital media formats.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video, photo, and written content for brands.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and plans campaigns.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams across TV, radio, or online.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules digital content.
  • Junior video editor, edits footage for online or broadcast use.
  • Multimedia journalist, reports and produces content across digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Digital Media, a larger qualification covering more specialist units if you want to go deeper into the subject.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production, a Level 4 qualification for those moving into higher education or specialist roles.
  • Degree in Media Production or Digital Media, for those aiming for graduate-level careers in the creative industries.
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