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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Halifax

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 Halifax. Classes run at Trinity Sixth Form Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers the creative and technical skills behind modern digital media. You'll explore content production, visual design, and how media is made and distributed across digital platforms. OCR awards the qualification, and it carries real weight with employers and universities.

The course is for 16 to 19 year olds. You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media.

Who this course is for

Suitable for 16-19 year olds

Entry requirements

Students wishing to study at Trinity Sixth Form Academy are required to achieve five or more GCSEs (or equivalent) graded at 4 or above, including English and Maths. Please note however, that some individual subjects have their own entry requirements. Please check our website for more information https://sixth.trinitymat.org/applyandcourses/courses-and-entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in producing digital content for different platforms and audiences.
  • You'll learn how to plan, create, and edit video and audio media.
  • You'll explore graphic design and visual communication techniques.
  • You'll study how digital media is distributed and consumed online.
  • You'll develop an understanding of the media industry and how it works.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical digital media work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and practical project work. Assessment includes coursework assignments and portfolio tasks. Some units may include externally set assessments. You'll work on real briefs that reflect how the media industry operates, building both technical skills and creative judgement over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Trinity Sixth Form Academy 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.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and digital campaigns.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams in broadcast or online media.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules content across platforms.
  • Graphic design assistant, produces visual assets for digital and print.
  • Junior video editor, edits footage for online and broadcast use.

What you could study next

  • A-levels, if you want to move into higher education through a more academic route.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 HNC or HND in Digital Media or Creative Media Production, a strong next step into higher-level technical roles.
  • A degree in Digital Media, Film, or Graphic Design, for those aiming at creative or production careers at graduate level.
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