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Digital Design and Media - Fast Track to Degree

at Blackpool and The Fylde College, Blackpool · college

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate20 weeksPart time£941

What the college says

This intensive adult fast-track programme is your gateway to mastering the essential software, design and media skills needed to thrive in the creative industries - and to confidently progress into Higher Education or a career in the media and design industries. Whether you're returning to education, switching careers or accelerating your creative ambitions, this course offers a dynamic and immersive experience that blends practical skill-building with conceptual exploration. Moving through key software in the Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and Lightroom to name just a few, you will explore design and media principles and develop the academic skills needed to progress to higher level study. You will learn how to design inspirational layouts, create innovative content, develop post-production photographic techniques and edit videos to a professional standard, all to help you build an exciting portfolio of creative work to demonstrate your newly acquired skills set. With like-minded adult learners, in focused, evening sessions, you will, with the support of an expert tutor, develop the confidence and abilities you need to chase your dream career in the creative industries.

What you need to get on

Applicants to this programme will have the following qualifications: A L2 qualification in a relevant discipline, or Industry experience in a relevant discipline As well as Grade 4/C in both GCSE Maths and English, or L2 equivalent, along with the following: A successful interview with a tutor; The ability to study independently; A genuine interest in the subject; Good communication skills; Hardworking approach towards the industry.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • UNIVERSITY CENTRE

    BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE Park Road, Blackpool, FY1 4ES

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 12 October 2026 · Blackpool

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