What does Producing look like at Malpas Court Primary School?

Sourcing, Searching and Planning Digital Content

Progression Step 1:

I can identify steps to success in response to questions with support. 

I can explore familiar software. 

I can find information, such as images, using keywords 

Progression Step 2:

I can plan a digital task, identifying success criteria to support the process 

I can develop strategies for finding specific information/media using different techniques and keywords

Progression Step 3:

I can independently create and plan work before beginning a digital task. 

I can adjust keywords and search techniques to find relevant information 

I can begin to reference sources used in my work, and consider if content is reliable

I can store search results for future use, e.g. bookmark, add to favourites.

Creating Digital Content

Progression Step 1:

I can explore and use appropriate software to add text and images, exploring size and colour. 

I can explore and use animation and video. 

I can create simple digital work. 

Progression Step 2:

I can create, edit and organise multimedia components (text, images, sound, animation and video) in selected software as appropriate, such as:

• text and images, e.g. change font type, size and style; highlight text to use cut, copy and paste; use bullet points; inserting images, crop and rotate

• presentation, e.g. add hyperlink using highlight; copy and paste; add, delete and reorganise slides.

Progression Step 3:

I can use a range of software to select, produce and edit a range of multimedia components for a purpose, such as:

• text and images, e.g. format text (bold, underline, italics, highlight); insert and edit text boxes; columns; use refine tools (spellchecker, find and replace); word wrap; crop; alter size and shape; alter images; add effects; trim and split sound and video clips; transitions; onion skin

• presentation, e.g. page orientation; animations; transitions; remove and alter images; use background; use action buttons to create hyperlink; embed objects.

I can use keyboard commands such as shortcuts

I can use software tools to enhance the outcomes for specific audiences. 

Evaluating and Improving Digital Content

Progression Step 1:

I can comment on work in relation to a single success criterion. 

Progression Step 2:

I can give an opinion about my own work and suggest improvements based on the success criteria. 

Progression Step 3:

I can explain reasons for layout and content of my own work and the work of others. 

I can ensure my output is appropriate for specific purposes

I can comment on reasons for layout and content. 

I can invite feedback/responses from others, e.g. use 'comment' in online platforms, asking questions or adding suggestions.

I can create groups and share work between them to allow review of digital content.