Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Worthing – Worthing College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Media Course in Worthing. Classes run at Worthing College, part-time during the day.

The course is equivalent to two A Levels and runs over two years. You'll learn to plan, write, and manage media productions across a range of formats. Study combines hands-on practical work with the theory behind media production. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 in English Language or English Literature.

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

Who this course is for

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Entry requirements

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What you will learn

  • You'll plan and manage the production of media content.
  • You'll write scripts, briefs, and production documents for media projects.
  • You'll develop practical skills in media production across different formats and contexts.
  • You'll study the theory and concepts behind professional media practice.
  • You'll create content for digital platforms, including video, audio, and online media.
  • You'll evaluate and reflect on your own media productions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through student-led practical projects and classroom-based sessions. Assessment combines coursework and practical productions with theoretical and conceptual study. Work is built up through a portfolio of media projects over the two years. Your tutors will guide you through both the creative and analytical sides of media production.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Worthing College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Media assistant, supports production teams across TV, radio, or online.
  • Content creator, produces video, audio, and written content for digital channels.
  • Social media executive, manages social accounts and creates content for brands.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates and schedules content for online campaigns.
  • Junior video producer, plans and edits video content for clients or employers.
  • Multimedia journalist, produces stories across text, audio, and video formats.

What you could study next

  • A Level Media Studies, for those who want to continue into higher education via a traditional academic route.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 HNC or HND in Media Production, a higher-level vocational route into professional media work.
  • BA (Hons) in Digital Media, Film, or Journalism at university, building on the Extended Certificate's A Level equivalence.
  • Level 3 Digital Marketing Qualification, if you want to specialise in the online marketing side of content creation.

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