Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Barrow-In-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run full-time at The Sixth Form. This one-year course covers the skills and knowledge behind creating and producing digital media content. You'll study areas such as photography, video production, audio, web and interactive media. The course is delivered in the classroom during the day.

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 develop skills in video production and editing
  • You'll learn photography techniques and digital image editing
  • You'll explore audio production and sound design
  • You'll create content for web and interactive digital platforms
  • You'll understand the principles of graphic design for digital media
  • You'll plan and manage your own creative media projects
  • You'll build a portfolio of digital media work to show employers or use for further study

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical projects and classroom-based study. Assessment is largely coursework and portfolio-based, with units assessed through assignments you complete throughout the year. You'll produce real digital media work as evidence of your skills. Some units may include written tasks or presentations. Your tutor will give feedback on your work as you progress through each unit.

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

  • Video editor: edit footage for social media, TV, or online content
  • Photographer: shoot and edit images for clients or publications
  • Graphic designer: create visual content for digital and print
  • Social media content creator: produce and manage content for brands
  • Web content producer: write and build content for websites
  • Digital marketing assistant: support campaigns across digital channels
  • Audio producer: record and edit sound for podcasts, film, or radio

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Digital Media or Creative Media Production: a higher-level qualification if you want to specialise further before entering the industry.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 Diploma in Digital Marketing: useful if you want to move into marketing roles.
  • A degree in Digital Media, Film Production, or Graphic Design: for those aiming for graduate-level creative roles. Many universities accept the Cambridge Technical alongside A Levels.

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