Creative iMedia
Level 2 Cambridge Nationals - J834
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
R097: Interactive digital media
Y9 - iMEDIA - OPTIONS 24.mp4Unit Outlines
Unit R093: Creative iMedia in the media industry
This is assessed by taking an exam. In this unit you will learn about the sectors, products and job roles that form the media industry. You will learn the legal and ethical issues considered and the processes used to plan and create digital media products. You will learn how media codes are used within the creation of media products to convey meaning, create impact and engage audiences. You will learn to choose the most appropriate format and properties for different media products. Completing this unit will provide you with the basic skills for further study or a range of creative job roles within the media industry.
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. You will also learn to apply the concepts of graphic design to create original digital graphics which incorporate your visual identity to engage a target audience. Completing this unit will introduce the foundations for further study or a wide range of job roles within the media industry.
Topics include:
Develop visual identity
Plan digital graphics for products
Create visual identity and digital graphics
R097: Interactive digital media
This is assessed by completing a set assignment. In this unit you will learn to design and create interactive digital media products for chosen platforms. You will learn to select, edit and repurpose multimedia content of different kinds and create the structure and interactive elements necessary for an effective user experience. Completing this unit will provide you with the basic skills for further study or a range of creative and technical job roles within the media industry.
Topics include:
The format types of interactive digital media
Content used in interactive digital media
Hardware devices used to access interactive digital media
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.