Creative iMedia

Level 2 Cambridge Nationals - J834

Exam board:

OCR

Coordinator of Learning

James Marriott

james.marriott@wilmingtonacademy.org.uk

Assessment Overview

1x Examination - Externally Assessed

2x Creative Topics - Internally Assessed

Key Information & Topics

R093 - Creative iMedia in the Media Industry

R094 - Visual Identity & Digital Graphics - Skills - Using a Graphics Package

R095 - Characters & Comics - Skills - Using a Graphics Package + Assessment

Unit Outlines

Unit R093: Creative iMedia in the media industry

This is assessed by taking an exam. In this unit you will learn about the media industry, digital media products, how they are planned, and the media codes which are used to convey meaning, create impact and engage audiences.

Topics include:

The media industry
Factors influencing product design
Pre-production planning
Distribution considerations

Unit R094: Visual identity and digital graphics

This is assessed by completing a set assignment. In this unit you will learn how to develop visual identities for clients and use the concepts of graphic design to create original digital graphics to engage target audiences.

Topics include:

Develop visual identity
Plan digital graphics for products

Unit R095: Characters and comics

This is assessed by completing a set assignment. In this unit you will learn how to plan, create and review comics which contain original characters.

Topics include:

Plan characters and comics
Create characters and comics
Review characters and comics

Career & Further Study Information

Creative Media allows students to display a distinctive creative mindset, and create content within a digital environment. The Creative Media course looks at the content within Games, Publishing, Audio Publications, Video and Film and Web 2.0. Students will gain a rich knowledge of the tools, techniques, demographic targeting and technical work that goes into creating a digital product.

This can lead to further education courses within any of the above-named sectors within the Creative Media industry. Wilmington Academy offers a Level 3 Pathway building upon the content above.