In this unit you are going to bring together a large number of the skills you have developed over the last four years.  The national curriculum says that you should:

'undertake creative projects that involve selecting, using, and combining multiple applications, preferably across a range of devices, to achieve challenging goals, including collecting and analysing data and meeting the needs of known users.

In this unit we want you to be as creative as you can, but also use the following skills that you have developed in years 5 to 8:

• Multi-media skills from units such as podcasting, animating and creating music.

• Ability to decompose a problem and use computational thinking skills.

• Ability to work across different software, moving files and sometimes even converting them to different formats.

Where could this take you?

1. Digital Design and Visual Arts:

• Graphic Design: Students can pursue a career in graphic design, creating visual identities, marketing materials, and digital assets for businesses or organizations.

• Web Design: Students can develop skills in creating visually appealing and user-friendly websites, working as web designers or user experience (UX) designers.

• Animation: Students can delve into the world of animation, working on projects ranging from cartoons and movies to video games and visual effects.

2. Media and Entertainment:

• Digital Filmmaking: Students can explore filmmaking, including directing, editing, and producing digital videos, short films, or documentaries.

• Content Creation: Students can become content creators for digital platforms, including YouTube, social media, or podcasting, generating engaging and creative content.

• Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): Students can explore the immersive realms of VR and AR, developing experiences and applications for entertainment, training, or education.

3. Technology and Innovation:

• User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design: Students can specialize in creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for software, applications, or digital products.

• Game Development: Students can pursue careers in game design and development, combining creativity with programming skills to create interactive and engaging gaming experiences.

• Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): Students can become developers or designers in the emerging fields of VR and AR, working on applications across industries like healthcare, architecture, or education.

4. Digital Marketing and Advertising:

• Social Media Management: Students can apply their creative skills to manage social media accounts, creating content, implementing digital marketing strategies, and analyzing engagement metrics.

• Digital Advertising: Students can explore the field of digital advertising, designing impactful ad campaigns and analyzing consumer behavior to drive online marketing efforts.

5. Entrepreneurship and Freelancing:

• Freelance Design or Creative Services: Students can build their own freelance business, offering digital design, content creation, or branding services to clients.

• Startups and Innovation: Students can become entrepreneurs and innovators, leveraging their creative skills to develop their own digital products, services, or platforms.

Depending on the path you take, the success criteria below will give you a clear indication of what we want to see from your work. You should choose one of the following project destinations:

• Digital Art

• Digital Storytelling

• Digital Animation

• Digital Music

1. Digital Art Creation:

• Students can demonstrate proficiency in using digital tools to create visually appealing and imaginative digital artworks or designs.

• Students can effectively apply elements of design, such as colour, composition, and typography, to enhance the visual impact of their creations.

• Students can articulate the creative decisions they made during the creation process, explaining how their digital art communicates ideas or emotions effectively.

2. Digital Storytelling:

• Students can construct a well-structured narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end using digital tools.

• Students can effectively use multimedia elements (e.g., images, audio, video) to enhance their storytelling and create an engaging experience for the audience.

• Students can demonstrate their understanding of storytelling techniques, such as character development, plot progression, and creating tension or resolution.

3. Digital Animation:

• Students can design and develop interactive digital art pieces that engage the viewer through meaningful interactivity.

• Students can utilize coding or visual programming to implement interactive elements in their digital art, showcasing their understanding of programming concepts.

• Students can explain the purpose and intended experience of their interactive art piece, considering the impact of interactivity on the viewer's engagement and response.

4. Digital Music:

Composition and Arrangement:

• Create original musical compositions demonstrating an understanding of musical elements and effective application of melody, harmony, rhythm, and dynamics.

• Design and manipulate sounds using digital tools, applying audio effects and processing techniques effectively.

• Mix compositions to balance sound elements, ensuring clarity and cohesion in the final music production.

• Showcase creative ideas and individuality through music compositions, expressing emotions or conveying specific moods or atmospheres.

• Reflect on the creative process, discussing inspirations, challenges, and decision-making involved in music creation.