Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Waltham Forest

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. The course runs over one year. You'll develop practical and creative skills across digital media production, covering areas such as design, video, audio, and online content. This free digital media course is delivered as the OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate, giving you a level 3 digital media qualification that employers and universities recognise.

Who this course is for

16 to 18 Year Olds

Entry requirements

https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in digital content creation, including video and audio production.
  • You'll learn how to plan and produce digital media projects from brief to final output.
  • You'll explore graphic design and visual communication techniques.
  • You'll study how digital media is used across different platforms and industries.
  • You'll build skills in editing and post-production using industry-relevant software.
  • You'll understand how audiences engage with digital content and how to tailor work accordingly.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the college, combining practical project work with taught content. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, portfolio evidence, and unit assignments. You'll build a body of work across the year that demonstrates your skills and creative decision-making. Some units may include externally set tasks assessed by OCR.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Digital content creator, producing video, audio, and online media
  • Social media coordinator, managing content across platforms
  • Junior graphic designer, creating visual assets for clients
  • Video editor, cutting and finishing footage for broadcast or online
  • Web content assistant, updating and producing digital copy and media
  • Marketing assistant, supporting campaigns with digital content

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Digital Media or Creative Media Production, for deeper technical and creative specialism.
  • A degree in Digital Media, Film Production, Graphic Design, or a related subject, building on your Level 3 foundation.
  • A Level 3 qualification in a related area such as IT or Business, if you want to combine digital skills with another specialism.

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