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Level 3 Digital Media Course in Stamford 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 Stamford. Classes run at Stamford Endowed Schools, full-time over two years.

The course explores how media shapes communication, culture, and public life. You'll study digital production, media theory, and creative content-making. Topics include how audiences engage with media and how digital technology drives modern expression. The course suits learners with a background in a creative or design subject at GCSE.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media.

Who this course is for

Media plays a central role in our interconnected world, shaping how we perceive and engage with information, culture, and society. In an era where digital technology is the driving force of communication and expression, understanding the significance of media has never been more critical. The Cambridge Technical Digital Media course offers a window into this dynamic landscape, allowing you to explore how media influences our lives, from informing public opinion to shaping artistic expression. Students will gain insight into the power of media as a tool for storytelling, social change, and cultural reflection.

Entry requirements

P2/Grade 5 or above in one of the following subjects: Creative iMedia, Media Studies, DT Product Design, DT Textiles or Food and Nutrition. Grade 5 or above in English Language GCSE.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how digital media influences public opinion and culture.
  • You'll develop skills in digital content production and creative storytelling.
  • You'll study how audiences interact with different media platforms.
  • You'll learn how digital technology shapes modern communication.
  • You'll analyse media texts and understand their social and cultural context.
  • You'll create your own digital media projects across different formats.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical projects, and coursework. Assessment combines internally assessed units and externally set tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units are assessed by written examination.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Stamford Endowed Schools will confirm anything else 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 channels and online campaigns.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams in broadcast or digital media.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules online marketing content.
  • Junior video producer, edits and produces video for digital platforms.
  • Communications assistant, writes and publishes content for internal or external audiences.

What you could study next

  • A Level Media Studies, deepens critical and theoretical understanding of media.
  • BA (Hons) Digital Media or Media Production, a degree for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Digital Marketing, a professional route into marketing and content strategy.
  • Higher Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media, combines work and further study.
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