Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Bristol. Classes run full-time at Abbeywood Community School, five days a week during the day. The course takes one year to complete and covers both academic and practical aspects of digital media. It carries the same weight as one A level, making it a strong foundation for a media degree or entry-level work in the media industries. You'll need a grade 4 or a Level 2 Pass in a relevant subject, or a teacher assessment, to be considered for a place.
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 develop practical skills in creating and producing digital media content.
You'll learn how the media industries work and what careers they offer.
You'll study the technical side of digital production, including tools and software used in the sector.
You'll explore visual communication, design principles, and storytelling through digital formats.
You'll build a portfolio of work to show colleges, universities, or employers.
How you will learn
The Cambridge Technical is a vocational qualification, so learning combines classroom teaching with hands-on practical projects. Assessment includes coursework and portfolio-based units, alongside any externally assessed components set by OCR. You'll work on real briefs and produce digital media outputs that are marked as part of your qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Abbeywood Community School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor. Editing footage for online, broadcast, or social media.
Graphic designer. Creating visual content for digital and print.
Social media coordinator. Managing content and channels for organisations.
Digital content creator. Producing written, visual, or video content online.
Junior web designer. Building and maintaining websites for clients.
Media production assistant. Supporting shoots, edits, and post-production.
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Digital Media or Media Production. This level 3 digital media qualification is accepted by universities as equivalent to one A level, so it can form part of your UCAS application for a media degree.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production. A larger qualification if you want more depth before applying to university.
Level 4 Certificate in Digital Marketing. A next step if you want to move into marketing and content strategy.
