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Free Level 3 Media Course in Hereford

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 at Hereford College of Arts, full-time during the day.

The course runs for 12 months and covers the core skills of media production. You'll explore areas such as photography, video, audio, print, and digital media. The OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media gives you a solid grounding in how media is made and how the industry works.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Certificate in Media.

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 video production and editing.
  • You'll explore photography and image-making techniques.
  • You'll learn how audio is recorded and produced for media.
  • You'll study print and digital media formats.
  • You'll analyse how media texts are constructed and understood by audiences.
  • You'll research and plan your own media projects.
  • You'll build a portfolio of practical media work.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical projects and written assignments in the classroom. Assessment is coursework-based, with units assessed through portfolio evidence and project work. There is no formal written exam for most units. You'll produce real media outputs as part of your assessment, showing what you can do across different media forms.

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, edits footage for TV, online, or corporate clients.
  • Social media content creator, produces video and image content for brands.
  • Photographer, works in commercial, editorial, or event photography.
  • Junior broadcast technician, supports production teams in TV or radio.
  • Digital marketing assistant, creates media content for campaigns.
  • Media production assistant, supports shoots and productions on set.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Media, a larger qualification covering more specialist areas of media production.
  • BA (Hons) in Media Production or Film, degree-level study at university for those wanting to go further in the industry.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Digital Marketing, for those interested in the commercial side of media and content.
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