CTEC Digital Media - LEVEL 3

Cambridge Technicals Level 3 Extended Certificate or Diploma 

This Level 3 Digital Media course is the equivalent to one A-Level. With a  strong emphasis on independence, you will develop confidence in working with your peers and in building industry connections.

Focusing on independence, initiative and creativity, you will have an opportunity for hands-on learning through the production of audio-visual products. You will also develop skills and confidence in building connections with professionals in the media sector. The Extended Certificate course develops an understanding of how a range of media products are made, from concept to realisation.

You will also learn how to work effectively in a production team. Cambridge Technicals provide a strong base for progression to university, apprenticeships or work, and are recognised for UCAS tariff points.

Subject requirements:

Minimum GCSE of 4 in English Language + ONE of the following: creative writing piece (eg screenwriting); essay on a media text; film or TV review; audiovisual production (e.g. short film); print-based production (e.g. advert or poster); graphic design piece (e.g. album cover); web-based design or blog.

Teacher to contact/Head of Film and Media - Mr I Culley-Morgan 
English/Media Studies Area Coordinator - Miss R Jermy 

Course Content

Cambridge Technicals in Digital Media helps students develop the knowledge and practical skills required in the digital media industry. Students gain hands-on experience of the production process, developing their ideas from planning, through editing and post-production, to final presentation. 

  • Making your own content?
  • Film?
  • TV?
  • Sound Design?
  • Marketing?

Leading to a career:

  • Film
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Journalism
  • Teaching

This subject goes well with:

  • English Language
  • Business
  • Film Studies