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Level 3 Digital Media Course in Wakefield 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

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Media Courses in Wakefield.

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About this course

Free Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media in Wakefield. Classes run at Woodkirk Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers how media institutions work, who their audiences are, and how products are made. You'll study pre-production planning, print, audio-visual, and audio media production. Units include Media Products and Audiences, Pre-production and Planning, and creating a media product to a client brief. You also choose from specialist units covering journalism, sound, or advertising.

This Level 3 digital media qualification is assessed through exams and coursework. You'll finish with an OCR Extended Certificate in Digital Media.

Who this course is for

Cambridge Technicals Certificate

Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll analyse how media institutions create products for specific audiences.
  • You'll plan and develop pre-production processes used in the creative media industry.
  • You'll produce a media product in response to a real client brief.
  • You'll study journalism and the news industry.
  • You'll explore how sound is created and used in media production.
  • You'll examine advertising across different media platforms.
  • You'll build practical skills in digital media tools and production techniques.

How you will learn

The course is made up of five assessed units. Two units are externally assessed by exam, each lasting two hours. These cover media products and audiences, and pre-production and planning. Three units are internally assessed through coursework and practical projects, including creating a media product to a client brief. Units are graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Woodkirk Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces written, visual, or video content for brands.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and audience engagement.
  • Media production assistant, supports film, audio, or broadcast projects.
  • Advertising coordinator, helps plan and deliver campaigns across media.
  • Journalist, researches and writes stories for print or digital outlets.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules content for online campaigns.

What you could study next

  • A Level Media Studies, for a more academic route into higher education.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production, for a broader vocational qualification in the sector.
  • A degree in Digital Media, Film Production, or Journalism, for a full university pathway.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Creative Media Production, a Level 4 option if you prefer a shorter higher-level course.
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