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Level 3 Digital Media Course in Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks. Classes run at Knole Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers media institutions, audiences, pre-production techniques, and practical media production. You'll explore how media products are planned, created, and targeted at different audiences. Units combine theoretical understanding with hands-on production work.

You'll need a minimum of five GCSE grades at 4 or above, including English and Maths. You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media.

Who this course is for

The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media provides students with an engaging and practical introduction to the rapidly developing digital media industry. The course combines theoretical understanding with practical media production, giving students the opportunity to understand how media products are planned, created and targeted towards different audiences.

Students will explore areas such as media institutions, audiences, pre-production techniques and the creation of digital media products. They will develop their ideas from initial planning through to production, editing, post-production and final presentation.

The qualification develops both academic and practical skills and is equivalent in size to one A Level, making it suitable to study alongside other Level 3 qualifications.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 9-4 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how media institutions operate and how they shape content.
  • You'll study audience theory and how media products are targeted at different groups.
  • You'll develop pre-production skills, including planning and research techniques.
  • You'll create digital media products across a range of formats.
  • You'll analyse how media products are constructed and distributed.
  • You'll build practical production skills used in professional media work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical production work. Assessment is a mix of coursework and externally assessed units set by OCR. Coursework involves producing and evaluating your own media work. Some units are assessed through written exams. Your teacher will guide you through both the theoretical and practical elements of the course.

What you will need to bring

Knole Academy will confirm what 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 media channels and campaigns.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams across TV, radio, or online platforms.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules content for digital campaigns.
  • Junior video producer, shoots and edits video content for clients or employers.
  • Communications assistant, supports internal and external communications teams.

What you could study next

  • A Level 4 or Level 5 HNC or HND in Media Production, a natural next step for those wanting deeper technical training.
  • A bachelor's degree in Media, Film, or Communications at Level 6, for those aiming at graduate-level roles in the industry.
  • A CIPD or marketing qualification, if you move toward the communications or digital marketing side of the sector.
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