Level 3 Digital Media Course in Bristol for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Winterbourne International Academy Bristol

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Video Editing Courses in South Gloucestershire.

About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Bristol. Classes run at Winterbourne International Academy Bristol, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers both academic and practical digital media content, equivalent to one A level. You'll explore the skills and knowledge that underpin careers in the media industries, and the course also prepares you for degree-level study. Entry typically requires a grade 4 or a Level 2 Pass in a relevant subject, or a teacher assessment.

Who this course is for

Cambridge Technical Digital Media is a vocational course, with a level of academic and practical content, aimed at students who may wish to pursue a career in the media industries, study further at degree level or simply enjoy the subject and want to learn more. This course is the equivalent to one A level.

Entry requirements

4 / L2 Pass in a relevant subject if taken or subject teacher assessment

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in creating and producing digital media content.
  • You'll study the principles and techniques used across the media industries.
  • You'll learn how to plan, research, and develop media projects.
  • You'll explore digital tools and software used in professional media production.
  • You'll analyse media products and understand how audiences are targeted.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work to demonstrate your skills.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and hands-on practical projects. Assessment is a combination of coursework and portfolio work, with some units assessed by examination. You'll complete assignments throughout the year, building evidence of your skills and knowledge as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Winterbourne International Academy Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor. Edit footage for online, broadcast, or corporate clients.
  • Social media content creator. Produce digital content for brands and organisations.
  • Graphic designer. Create visual assets for print and digital media.
  • Digital marketing assistant. Support campaigns across digital channels.
  • Junior web designer. Build and maintain websites for clients.
  • Media production assistant. Support filming, editing, and post-production work.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Digital Media, Media Production, or a related subject. This level 3 digital media qualification is the natural stepping stone into higher education.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production. A work-focused alternative to a full degree.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 qualifications in Digital Marketing or Graphic Design, if you want to specialise further.

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