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Free Level 3 Media Course in Hereford – Hereford College of Arts

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Media Course in Hereford. Classes run full-time at Hereford College of Arts, five days a week during the day. The course takes 12 months to complete. You'll explore the skills and knowledge behind media production, from planning and creating content to understanding the industry. No specific prior qualifications are required. You'll have a pre-entry assessment to talk through your background and make sure the level is right for you. This is a strong level 3 media qualification that opens doors to creative careers and higher education.

Who this course is for

The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) is the UK’s leading Further Education College for those aged 16 plus with visual impairment.

Whatever your goal, moving onto Further Education, Higher Education, into the world of work, setting up our own business or independent living RNC has a range of qualifications and training to help you achieve it.

Entry requirements

An interest in the subject area or career path is desirable, however entry requirements can be discussed individually during Pre-Entry Assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in media production, including planning, filming, and editing content.
  • You'll study how the media industry works, including different sectors and professional roles.
  • You'll create a portfolio of media work across a range of formats.
  • You'll learn how to research and develop creative ideas for media projects.
  • You'll explore how audiences engage with different types of media.
  • You'll practise using industry-standard tools and techniques for producing media content.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical projects, studio sessions, and classroom-based study. Assessment is mainly through coursework and a portfolio of evidence you build throughout the year. You'll work on briefs that reflect real media industry tasks, producing and presenting your work for assessment. There may also be written assignments covering media theory and industry knowledge.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hereford College of Arts will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor: cut and assemble footage for TV, online, or film
  • Social media content creator: produce video and digital content for brands
  • Production assistant: support shoots and productions in TV or film
  • Photographer: work commercially or for media outlets
  • Journalist or content writer: create written and multimedia content
  • Marketing assistant: produce creative assets for campaigns
  • Broadcast technician: operate equipment in radio or TV studios

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or 5 HNC/HND in Media Production: a higher-level qualification if you want to specialise before going to university.
  • BA (Hons) in Media, Film, or Journalism: a degree for those aiming for graduate-level roles in the media industry. The Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3 is widely accepted as a route into degree programmes.
  • Level 3 or 4 Digital Marketing Qualification: if you want to move into content creation and marketing roles.
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