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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Derby

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Derby. Classes run at John Port Spencer Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers the skills and knowledge behind modern digital media production. You'll explore areas such as photography, video, audio, and interactive media. Units also cover planning, research, and presenting creative work to a professional standard. The course is delivered by OCR and leads to a recognised Extended Certificate.

You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying Art and design after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the skills and techniques, but the A level will give you the chance to study in more depth and develop your own particular artistic strengths and interests. It will suit you if you are creative and enjoy combining theory with lots of practical work. Even if you aren't aiming for a career in art and design, this course will give you a set of transferable skills including creativity, communication and the ability to work independently which can be useful in a range of careers.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English and maths. Art GCSE grade 5

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in digital photography and image editing.
  • You'll produce video and audio content for different platforms.
  • You'll explore interactive and web-based media formats.
  • You'll plan and research creative media projects.
  • You'll present and evaluate your work to a professional standard.
  • You'll understand how media is used across industries and audiences.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical projects and written assignments in the classroom. Assessment is mainly through coursework and portfolio work, with some externally assessed units set by OCR. You'll build a body of creative work over the two years that demonstrates your skills across different digital media formats.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. John Port Spencer Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces digital content for brands and organisations.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and creates campaigns.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams across print, video, or online.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules content for digital campaigns.
  • Video editor, edits footage for online, broadcast, or corporate use.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or editorial clients.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Digital Media, Film, or Creative Media Production, for those wanting to develop specialist skills at university level.
  • A Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in Marketing or Graphic Design, for those moving into a professional or creative role.
  • An apprenticeship in Content Production or Digital Marketing, combining work experience with further study.
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