Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Birmingham – Queen Alexandra College
CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Birmingham. Classes run full-time at Queen Alexandra College, five days a week during the day. The course runs over 12 months and covers the skills and knowledge you need to work in digital media. It is designed for students with disabilities and/or learning difficulties who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. You'll have an initial assessment as part of the application process, and your study programme will include therapies and specialist support alongside your digital media classes.
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 develop practical skills in creating and producing digital media content.
You'll learn how to plan and manage digital media projects.
You'll explore the technical tools and software used in digital media production.
You'll study how digital media is used across different platforms and industries.
You'll build skills in visual communication and digital design.
You'll learn how to evaluate and improve your own digital media work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Queen Alexandra College, supported by specialist staff and therapies as part of your wider study programme. Assessment for the Cambridge Technical Certificate in Digital Media is through a combination of coursework and portfolio evidence. You'll complete assignments and practical tasks that demonstrate your skills and knowledge across the units of the qualification.
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 across digital channels.
Social media coordinator: managing posts, images, and video content.
Graphic design assistant: creating visual assets for print and digital.
Video production assistant: filming, editing, and producing video content.
Web content assistant: uploading and formatting content for websites.
Marketing assistant: supporting digital campaigns and online communications.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Digital Media (OCR Cambridge Technical): a larger qualification covering more specialist areas of digital media production.
Level 4 Certificate or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production: a step toward higher-level study in media and communications.
Apprenticeship in Digital Marketing or Creative and Digital Media: combines work and study at Level 3 or above.
