Embedded Files
The iMedia GCSE consists of 4 units
The iMedia GCSE consists of 4 units
Unit 1 - R081 Pre-Production Skills [ 1 hr 15 mins Written Exam ] ... 25 %
Unit 1 - R081 Pre-Production Skills [ 1 hr 15 mins Written Exam ] ... 25 %
Unit 2 - R082 Creating Digital Graphics [ 10 hr Coursework ] ... 25 %
Unit 2 - R082 Creating Digital Graphics [ 10 hr Coursework ] ... 25 %
Unit 3 - TBC [ 10 hr Coursework ] ... 25 %
Unit 3 - TBC [ 10 hr Coursework ] ... 25 %
Unit 4 - TBC [ 10 hr Coursework ] ... 25 %
Unit 4 - TBC [ 10 hr Coursework ] ... 25 %
Unit 2 - R082
Unit 2 - R082
L O 1 - Understand the purpose and properties of digital graphics (Researching)
L O 1 - Understand the purpose and properties of digital graphics (Researching)
Your report must include the following ...
How digital graphics are used?
Why digital graphics are used? ... What is the purpose (point) of using digital graphics?
L O 2 - Be able to plan the creation of a digital graphic (Planning)
L O 2 - Be able to plan the creation of a digital graphic (Planning)
1] You need to produce an interpretation from the client brief which fully meets the client requirements
1] You need to produce an interpretation from the client brief which fully meets the client requirements
Look carefully at the scenario. What exactly have you been asked to produce? ... You need to talk about what you are going to do.... You need to talk about who the target audience is ... what styles / colours / compositions (layouts) / typography / feel are you going to use that appeals to the target audience.
Look carefully at the scenario. What exactly have you been asked to produce? ... You need to talk about what you are going to do.... You need to talk about who the target audience is ... what styles / colours / compositions (layouts) / typography / feel are you going to use that appeals to the target audience.
How to approach this task ...
How to approach this task ...
a] Create a mind map of your ideas ... what to include? ... target audience / dimensions / what needs to be included / what the client wants / legal issues / layouts / colours / typography etc
a] Create a mind map of your ideas ... what to include? ... target audience / dimensions / what needs to be included / what the client wants / legal issues / layouts / colours / typography etc
b] Create a mood board (the client needs to be able to visualise what ideas you have in mind)
b] Create a mood board (the client needs to be able to visualise what ideas you have in mind)
Write a summary of what you need to do (re-write the client brief in your own words) - use your mind map and mood board to help you with this. Do not forget to discuss who your target audience is. Age / Gender / Occupation / Interests ... justify why you are going to use certain colours / themes / typography / types of images ... always link it back to the target audience.
Write a summary of what you need to do (re-write the client brief in your own words) - use your mind map and mood board to help you with this. Do not forget to discuss who your target audience is. Age / Gender / Occupation / Interests ... justify why you are going to use certain colours / themes / typography / types of images ... always link it back to the target audience.
e.g. I have been asked to make ... The document needs to be ... So that the document meets the target audience I am going to ... The colour scheme I am going to choose is ... I have to use copyright free images because ...
e.g. I have been asked to make ... The document needs to be ... So that the document meets the target audience I am going to ... The colour scheme I am going to choose is ... I have to use copyright free images because ...
2] You need to produce a clear and detailed visualisation diagram for the intended final product
2] You need to produce a clear and detailed visualisation diagram for the intended final product
What is a visualisation diagram? .... A visualisation diagram shows in a visual way what something might look like. It can be used for still images and graphics projects such as poster designs and CD/DVD covers. A visualisation diagram could also be used to show the layout of a web page, multimedia display, game scene, character model, comic book layout etc.
What is a visualisation diagram? .... A visualisation diagram shows in a visual way what something might look like. It can be used for still images and graphics projects such as poster designs and CD/DVD covers. A visualisation diagram could also be used to show the layout of a web page, multimedia display, game scene, character model, comic book layout etc.
What does it include? .... A visualisation diagram shows both the content and position of different elements such as Text (font style, size, colour) / Images / Graphics (Background style, borders). It is to show to the client roughly what your final product may look like.
What does it include? .... A visualisation diagram shows both the content and position of different elements such as Text (font style, size, colour) / Images / Graphics (Background style, borders). It is to show to the client roughly what your final product may look like.
Examples of visualisation diagrams (below)
Examples of visualisation diagrams (below)
You can create visualisation diagram digitally (using a power point slide) or you can create one by hand (however you will need to scan the drawing after so that you have a digital version to add to your project)
You can create visualisation diagram digitally (using a power point slide) or you can create one by hand (however you will need to scan the drawing after so that you have a digital version to add to your project)
3] You need to identify most assets needed to create a digital graphic, demonstrating a thorough understanding of their potential use.
3] You need to identify most assets needed to create a digital graphic, demonstrating a thorough understanding of their potential use.
What are assets? ... An asset is a piece of graphic that you are going to use in your final poster. It could be a photograph, a scanned image, a graphical image (e.g. border / shape / artwork) or a logo (that you could produce yourself).
What are assets? ... An asset is a piece of graphic that you are going to use in your final poster. It could be a photograph, a scanned image, a graphical image (e.g. border / shape / artwork) or a logo (that you could produce yourself).
You need to justify why you are going to use the asset on the final product (which will be the A5 Magazine Advert)
You need to justify why you are going to use the asset on the final product (which will be the A5 Magazine Advert)
You need to collect assets that you will edit later in another lesson using the Image Editing software.
You need to collect assets that you will edit later in another lesson using the Image Editing software.
Read the scenario again below to remind yourself of what you are actually producing.
What you need to do ...
What you need to do ...
1] Create a blank PowerPoint with a grid that looks similar to the one on the right.
1] Create a blank PowerPoint with a grid that looks similar to the one on the right.
Save this as 'Asset List' in your iMedia R082 folder.
Save this as 'Asset List' in your iMedia R082 folder.
What you need to do ...
What you need to do ...
2] Using the internet, research and save images (assets) that you are going to use in your final product. Do not forget to copy the web link of where you got the image from. (Do not copy the google images link ... it must be from the actual website)
2] Using the internet, research and save images (assets) that you are going to use in your final product. Do not forget to copy the web link of where you got the image from. (Do not copy the google images link ... it must be from the actual website)
Tip - Create a folder called 'Assets' ... Save the images into this folder.
Tip - Use copyright free images - you can also include images / graphics that you have created yourself
Tip - Save the high resolution images - not the thumbnail (smaller) images.
What you need to do ...
What you need to do ...
3] Fill in the table.
3] Fill in the table.
Include the actual image in the 1st column.
Include the actual image in the 1st column.
Enter the web link in the 2nd column.
Enter the web link in the 2nd column.
Justify why you are going to use the asset in the 3rd column. Also mention what you intend to do with the image.
Justify why you are going to use the asset in the 3rd column. Also mention what you intend to do with the image.
In the 4th column, talk about what copyright issues you need to be aware of.
In the 4th column, talk about what copyright issues you need to be aware of.
See the example on the right if you are unsure.
See the example on the right if you are unsure.
Do not squash everything on 1 page. It is likely that you will need several pages for this task.
Do not squash everything on 1 page. It is likely that you will need several pages for this task.
For the higher marks, you need to add to your Visualisation Diagram the assets you are going to use as well as where they will be positioned.
L O 3 - Be able to plan the creation of a digital graphic (Planning)
L O 3 - Be able to plan the creation of a digital graphic (Planning)
Standard Tools
Standard Tools
Changing the brightness / contrast of an asset
Using the Auto Levels
Using the Auto Colour (e.g. changing colour to black and white)
Using the Move Tool (e.g moving an asset to another part)
Using the Eraser Tool (e.g. erasing parts of an asset)
Adding Text (e.g. title of the poster)
Using the Crop Tool (e.g. cropping out unwanted parts of the asset)
Advanced Tools
Advanced Tools
Changing the Levels / Curves (e.g. changing a flat image to an enhanced image)
Manipulating layers (e.g. adding effects to layers - outer glow)
Using the Clone Tool (e.g. cloning parts of an image to remove imperfections)
Text Effects (e.g. changing the appearance of text / adding an image within the text)
Helpful Videos
Helpful Videos
Layer basics - How to use layers to create an image
Change spacing between letters
Cutting out images from another image Using Cut Out Studio
Adding text Another video on adding text
Enhancing image using Curves tool
Exporting image as different formats
Using Clone Stamp Tool to remove imperfections Another video on using Clone Stamp Tool
Colour popping (e.g. black and white image with some parts in colour)
Colour replacement (easy) Colour replacement (advanced)
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse