Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Farnborough. Classes run at The Sixth Form College Farnborough, full-time over two years. This is a practical, project-based digital media qualification covering moving image and audio production. You'll work across areas including advertising, short films, music videos, and sound production, creating work for real clients alongside your studies. Entry requirements include at least grade 4 in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature. You'll complete 12 units across the two years, a mix of external assessments and coursework projects.
Who this course is for
16 - 19 ESFA funded learners
Entry requirements
To access vocational courses, students would generally achieve grade 4s (or higher) in their GCSES.
You should have at least a grade 4 in GCSE English language and GCSE English literature.
A grade 4 or above in GCSE media would be advantageous, but having studied media at GCSE is not essential. Alternatively, a Level 2 merit or above in a vocational media course would be advantageous, but having studied vocational media is not essential to studying this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop theoretical and technical knowledge of media production
You'll create moving image products including short films, music videos, and advertising content
You'll produce audio and sound production work across a range of formats
You'll design and produce media products for real clients
You'll build professional skills by working with performers, clients, and peers
You'll learn to manage tight deadlines through coursework-based projects
You'll develop creativity across a range of production pathways
How you will learn
You'll have the equivalent of six lessons a week in the classroom, supported by nine hours of home study or study period time per unit. Nine of the twelve units are assessed through practical coursework projects. The remaining three units are externally assessed. Assessment is at A level standard throughout. Teaching and technical support staff are available to support your progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sixth Form College Farnborough will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor: editing footage for TV, online, or corporate clients
Audio producer: creating and mixing sound for film, radio, or podcasts
Social media content creator: producing video and audio for digital platforms
Junior camera operator: filming for broadcast, events, or commercial productions
Media production assistant: supporting shoots and post-production teams
Advertising content producer: creating video and audio for campaigns
Podcast producer: planning, recording, and editing spoken-word audio
What you could study next
Degree in Film Production, Media Production, or Audio Engineering: the natural next step if you want to specialise further at university level.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production: a work-focused alternative to a full degree, often available at local colleges.
Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media: earn while you develop production skills in a professional setting.
