Creative iMedia

OCR CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL LEVEL 1/2 IN CREATIVE iMEDIA (603/7090/7)

INTRODUCTION

The media industry is vast, covering different sectors and providing work for freelance creatives as well as large teams in design houses and multi-national companies. But there are common aspects to all digital media products. This qualification will help students to develop knowledge, and understanding relating to different sectors, practical skills, products and job roles that form the media industry. You may be interested in this if you want an engaging qualification where you will use your learning in practical, real-life situations, such as: 

• developing visual identities for clients 

• planning and creating original digital graphics 

• planning, creating and reviewing original digital media products. 

This will help you to develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the media industry. 

To view the full course specification click OCR Cambridge National Level 1/2 in Creative iMedia

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A good school report

• Level 1 Award in I.T. PLUS Level 1 Mathematics and English; OR

• 5 GCSE passes with minimum grade E or grade 3 (or equivalent).

COURSE STRUCTURE

The qualification will be graded with a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction Star. If the overall grade does not meet level 2 standard, you could still be awarded with a Level 1 Certificate depending on the units achieved:

Please be advised that these may be subject to change

PROGRESSION

Successful completion of the course offers candidates several routes for progression:

• Entry into employment within I.T./Business;

• Progression to Level 3 qualifications either within the same area or in a related area.