Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Sheffield. Classes run at UTC Sheffield, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grades A* to C, including English and Maths, to join. The course runs over 18 months and covers the skills and knowledge behind professional digital media production. You'll work toward the OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in Digital Media, a level 3 digital media qualification that carries real weight with employers and universities.
Who this course is for
2 Year Course
Entry requirements
5 GCSE grades A*-C including English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in digital video production and editing.
You'll learn how to create and edit audio content.
You'll explore graphic design and digital image manipulation.
You'll study web design and interactive media.
You'll understand how digital media is used in professional and commercial contexts.
You'll plan, produce, and evaluate your own digital media projects.
You'll build a portfolio of work to show to employers or universities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at UTC Sheffield, combining taught lessons with practical project work. Assessment is through a mix of coursework, portfolio evidence, and externally assessed units set by OCR. Your portfolio of completed projects forms a central part of how your skills are assessed throughout the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. UTC Sheffield will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Video editor. Edit footage for TV, online, or corporate clients.
Graphic designer. Create visual content for brands and campaigns.
Web designer. Build and design websites for businesses.
Social media content creator. Produce video and image content for brands.
Digital marketing assistant. Support campaigns across digital channels.
Multimedia producer. Manage audio, video, and digital content projects.
Junior animator. Create motion graphics and animated content.
What you could study next
HNC or HND in Digital Media or Creative Media Production. A two-year higher-level course that builds on your Level 3 digital media qualification and prepares you for degree-level study or specialist roles.
BA in Digital Media, Film Production, or Graphic Design. A full degree for those wanting to go deeper into a creative specialism.
Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship in Digital Marketing or Software Development. Earn while you learn in a related digital field.
