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Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Hitchin – The Priory School Hitchin

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Hitchin. Classes run at The Priory School Hitchin, full-time over two years.

The course covers the creative and technical skills behind digital media production. You'll explore areas such as photography, video, audio, web design, and interactive media. It suits anyone starting out and looking to build a solid grounding in digital media.

You'll need five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. You'll finish with a Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Digital Media.

Who this course is for

Students entering Year 12

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects will have additional entry requirements which are detailed in our prospectus on each school website.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in digital photography and image editing.
  • You'll create and edit video and audio content.
  • You'll design web pages and digital assets.
  • You'll explore interactive and multimedia production.
  • You'll plan and manage your own creative projects.
  • You'll understand how digital media is used across different industries.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and practical project work. Assessment is mainly through coursework and portfolio tasks, with some external assessment set by OCR. You'll build a body of work that demonstrates your skills across different areas of digital media production.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Priory School Hitchin will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Content creator, produces video, audio, and written content for brands.
  • Social media executive, manages social channels and digital campaigns.
  • Media assistant, supports production teams across TV, radio, or online.
  • Junior web designer, builds and updates websites for clients.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates assets for online marketing campaigns.
  • Multimedia producer, develops interactive content for digital platforms.

What you could study next

  • A-level Media Studies, deepens critical and theoretical understanding of media.
  • HNC or HND in Digital Media Production, a higher-level vocational route into the industry.
  • BA in Digital Media or Film Production, a degree for those aiming at creative or technical roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design, broadens your creative skills alongside digital media.
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