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

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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

About this course

Free Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media in Stevenage. Classes run at The Thomas Alleyne Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers creative and digital media production. You'll develop planning, communication, and digital skills. Units explore how media products are made and how ideas become finished content. The course counts as the equivalent of one A level. You can take it alongside other Level 3 qualifications.

You'll finish with an OCR 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

Minimum APS of 4.0

What you will learn

  • You'll create digital media products using creative and design skills.
  • You'll plan and develop media content from initial idea to finished piece.
  • You'll explore different areas of the media industry.
  • You'll build practical digital skills used across creative roles.
  • You'll develop communication skills for professional media work.
  • You'll learn how to present and evaluate your own creative work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Thomas Alleyne Academy. The course uses a mix of practical projects and coursework. Assessment is mainly through portfolio work and assignments completed throughout the two years. You may also sit some externally assessed units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Thomas Alleyne Academy 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 digital campaigns.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams across TV, radio, or online.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules content for online audiences.
  • Graphic design assistant, works on visual assets for print and digital.
  • Junior video editor, edits footage for social, web, or broadcast use.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Digital Media, a larger qualification for learners wanting to go deeper into the subject before work or further study.
  • BA (Hons) in Media Production or Digital Media, a degree for those aiming for graduate-level roles in the creative industries.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production, a Level 4 option if you prefer a shorter step into higher education.

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