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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Chester-le-Street

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Chester-le-Street. Classes run at Park View Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course is free for 16 and 17 year olds who meet the entry requirements. You'll need a Grade 4 in a Level 2 equivalent course, or a Grade 5 in English Language.

You'll explore creative media production hands-on. Topics include planning and producing a music video and running a community media project with a real charity. This digital media qualification builds practical skills for work and higher education. You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media.

Who this course is for

Students develop a knowledge and understanding of creative media. It offers exciting opportunities for real, hands on media experience. As well as learning about the media, you will also plan and create a music video, organise a community media project with an outside charity. All in all it offers excellent skills and experience for the worlds of work and higher education.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in level 2 equivalent course or Grade 5 in English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of creative media industries and how they work.
  • You'll plan and produce a music video from concept to completion.
  • You'll organise a community media project in partnership with an outside charity.
  • You'll practise hands-on production skills across digital media formats.
  • You'll build skills in content creation, including writing, editing, and visual storytelling.
  • You'll develop an understanding of media for both professional work and further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical project work at Park View Sixth Form. Assessment is through coursework and projects rather than exams alone. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years, including your music video and community media project. Practical tasks are central to how progress is measured on this course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video, audio, and written content for brands and organisations.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and creates digital campaigns.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams across TV, radio, or online platforms.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules content for digital audiences.
  • Video producer, plans and edits video content for clients or in-house teams.
  • Community media coordinator, runs local media projects for charities or public bodies.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) in Media Production or Digital Media, a degree for learners wanting to specialise further in film, audio, or online content.
  • BA (Hons) in Journalism or Communications, suits those drawn to writing and broadcasting.
  • Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Level 4), a shorter higher-level route into the industry.
  • Digital marketing apprenticeship, combines work experience with a recognised qualification.
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