Start Date
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
This course gives you the chance to explore media, digital skills, business and employability in a supportive and practical environment. You will learn by doing, with projects designed to help you build confidence, try new things and prepare for your next step.
You will gain hands-on experience creating films and graphics, using industry-standard and widely used software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition and Canva. You will also develop practical IT skills for everyday life and the workplace, including understanding basic cybersecurity, learning about computer components, and solving common technical problems. This course will support you to build valuable employability and life skills, from interview techniques to customer service skills.
You will learn in a nurturing and supportive environment, making this course a great option if you have faced barriers to learning or haven’t followed a traditional educational pathway.
Modules you may study include:
- Filmmaking – plan, film and edit your own video projects, developing practical production and editing skills
- Graphic Design – create digital graphics and work with a client to respond to a design brief
- Board Game Design – develop creative concepts and turn your ideas into engaging, playable games
- Enterprise Projects – work together as a class on a practical enterprise project, developing your business, teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Employability Skills – develop interview techniques, job-search skills, application writing and presentation skills
- Workplace Skills – explore health and safety, sustainability and professional behaviour in the workplace
- Digital and IT Skills – develop essential IT skills, including cybersecurity, online safety, computer hardware and troubleshooting common technical issues.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Developed with Employers
Our courses have been designed with employers to ensure you get the skills and experience you need to work in the industry.
100%
of students say courses provide opportunities to help them develop their skills to get a job.
7,589
Digital Jobs in Norwich.
(Source: ONS Annual Population Survey)
Entry Requirements
- You don't need any specific qualifications to apply for this course, and applications are based on an informal discussion at your interview
- This course is a great option for those who don't have formal qualifications or haven't followed a traditional educational path.
How You Will Be Assessed
You will mostly be assessed through coursework, with the exception of the essential digital skills qualification which is assessed online. You will also sit exams if you are taking English or maths alongside your course.
You will be awarded a pass or a referral grade on each unit/project, and will need to pass all units in order to achieve the qualification. Some units/projects will have set deadlines and there will be sufficient time to complete all the work in class, although some projects may require work to be completed outside the classroom such as filming.
Course Progression
A pass on this course, in addition to a good reference from your course leader, may support you to progress onto a Level 1 course at college. Most students progress to our Business Level 1, Digital Level 1 or Creative Media Level 1 courses.
Where Your Course Can Take You
This course will help you build skills that are in demand for entry-level jobs in media, IT, and business, or could support you to progress onto an apprenticeship.
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.
Why Choose City College Norwich?
Developed with Employers
Our courses have been designed with employers to ensure you get the skills and experience you need to work in the industry.
100%
of students say courses provide opportunities to help them develop their skills to get a job.
7,589
Digital Jobs in Norwich.
(Source: ONS Annual Population Survey)
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