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Level 3 Digital Media Course in Lincoln for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Lincoln. Classes run at William Farr School, full-time over two years.

You'll study how media organisations create content and reach audiences. The course covers pre-production planning, media product creation, advertising, and social media. You'll use industry-standard tools including Adobe Creative Suite to produce your own work, from film to print campaigns. Optional units include Globalisation and Advertising Media.

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

Who this course is for

The mandatory units will give students an understanding of how different media institutions operate to create products that appeal to specific target audiences. They’ll gain knowledge and understanding of the pre-production, planning and production processes and go on to create a media product. Students will also develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability, and leadership.

The optional units provide students with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge, understanding and skills in key areas such as, social media and globalisation, journalism and the news industry or advertising media.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how media institutions create products for specific audiences.
  • You'll plan and develop media projects from initial idea to finished product.
  • You'll produce your own media work, such as a film, music video, or print campaign.
  • You'll use professional software including Adobe Creative Suite.
  • You'll study advertising and social media strategies.
  • You'll develop skills in communication, project management, and creative leadership.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, project-based work in the classroom. Assessment is through coursework and unit assignments rather than written exams. You'll pitch ideas, plan productions, and create finished media products. Units are assessed as you complete them throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. William Farr School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video, image, and written content for brands.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and plans campaigns.
  • Media production assistant, supports filming, editing, and post-production.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules digital content.
  • Advertising coordinator, helps plan and deliver advertising campaigns.
  • Junior video editor, edits footage for online and broadcast use.

What you could study next

  • A Levels, if you want to broaden your study before university.
  • BA (Hons) in Digital Media or Media Production, the natural next step into degree-level study. This qualification carries UCAS points.
  • BA (Hons) in Journalism or Marketing, for those drawn to content and communications.
  • Level 3 or Level 4 Digital Marketing apprenticeship, combining work and study.
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