Level 1 Certificate in Digital Media
at Loughborough College, Loughborough · college
What the college says
This Level 1 course is an exciting, new qualification that gives you a great opportunity to develop a variety of skills used in media production, and the creative industries in general. The design of the course allows you to experience art, multimedia, and IT, as well as improve your literacy and numeracy skills. There is a good mixture of theory-based learning and hands-on practical lessons to develop your IT knowledge and skills. Multimedia units will help you understand the use of different media products and their focus on audience, content, and style for publications. You will then get to create your own website and animations.
What you need to get on
Two GCSEs or a Level 1 qualification with pass grade, as well as Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
A first step that builds towards Level 2.
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
Main Campus
Radmoor Road, Loughborough, LE11 3BT
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Loughborough
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