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Level 3 Digital Media Course in Hartlepool for 16 to 18 Year Olds – English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College, full-time over two years.

The course covers audio, audio-visual and print-based media. You'll study pre-production and planning, sound production, advertising media, and how to analyse media products. You'll also create your own media products for a client brief. The course is equivalent to one A Level and counts toward university entry or creative industry roles.

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

Who this course is for

Anyone interested in creative and digital media. This course allows you to use your creativity, imagination and design abilities to turn your ideas into effective media products. It will help you explore your interests in the media world and prepare you for a career in the sector. The course is designed to be taken alongside other level 3 academic or work related qualifications and is the equivalent of 1 A level. It will give you transferable skills such as planning, communication, digital skills, adaptability and leadership that can be used in a wide range of careers.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

You do not require a media-based qualification to take up this course; however, a good imagination and a creative mind are absolutely necessary.

It is expected that students wishing to study Digital Media will have a GCSE grade 4 in English Language to allow them to complete the relevant research and planning documentation that will go alongside each product.

What you will learn

  • You'll plan and produce media products across audio, visual and print formats.
  • You'll learn pre-production and post-production processes used in the industry.
  • You'll analyse existing media products and understand how the industry works.
  • You'll create sound productions and advertising media.
  • You'll apply legislation and research skills to real client briefs.
  • You'll develop digital design skills across interactive and creative media.

How you will learn

The course includes two externally examined units: Pre-Production and Planning, and Analysing Media Products. You'll also complete three coursework units, including creating a media product, sound production, and advertising media. Classroom sessions are full-time during the day. Coursework is assessed through practical projects and written documentation produced throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces digital content for brands and social channels.
  • Social media executive, manages social media accounts and campaigns.
  • Media production assistant, supports audio and video production teams.
  • Graphic designer, creates visual content for print and digital platforms.
  • Web content editor, writes and publishes content for websites.
  • Junior advertising executive, assists with creating and planning ad campaigns.

What you could study next

  • A Levels, if you want to broaden your entry to university alongside this qualification.
  • BA (Hons) in Digital Media or Media Production, a degree for those moving into the creative industries.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production, a Level 4 option for practical, industry-focused study.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, for a broader qualification covering more of the sector.
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