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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Seaford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Seaford. Classes run at Seaford Head School 6th Form Centre, full-time over two years.

This digital media qualification is taught alongside other Level 3 subjects and counts as the equivalent of one A level. You'll explore creative and digital media production, developing skills in planning, communication, and digital tools. The course covers how to turn ideas into media products across a range of formats.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical 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

Grade 4 or above in English Language GCSE and ideally grade 4 in Media at GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in creating and producing digital media content.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage media projects from concept to completion.
  • You'll explore design and visual communication for different media formats.
  • You'll build practical digital skills used across the media industry.
  • You'll practise communicating ideas clearly through written and visual work.
  • You'll understand how media products are made for different audiences and purposes.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. The course combines practical project work with written assignments. Assessment is through a mix of coursework and externally assessed units set by OCR. You'll build a portfolio of media work as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Seaford Head School 6th Form Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces written, visual, and video 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, produces visual assets for print and digital media.
  • Video producer, plans and edits video content for organisations or clients.

What you could study next

  • A levels, if you want to move into a broader academic route toward university.
  • Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production, a Level 4 qualification for deeper specialist study.
  • Degree in Digital Media or Media Production, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in the sector.
  • Digital marketing or content creation apprenticeships, combining work and further study at Level 3 or above.
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