AIM
    Entry Level
    QN: 603/1723/1
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    AIM Qualifications Entry 3 Diploma in Skills for Working in Creative and Design Industries

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1090 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Syllabus Units
    37 Units
    Guided Hours
    1090 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    3D Printing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to edit a digital file for 3D printing
    • Be able to print a 3D object
    2

    Art Appreciation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to review a piece of art work at an exhibition
    • Be able to create own art work inspired by art in an exhibition
    3

    Audio and Video Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use audio and/or video hardware and software to capture sequences
    • Be able to use audio and/or video software tools to edit sequences
    • Be able to play and present audio and/or video sequences
    4

    Basic Craft Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about health and safety requirements
    • Be able to explore materials and tools for craft activity
    • Be able to plan for creative activity
    • Be able to carry out creative activity
    • Know how to reflect on own work
    5

    Basic Performance Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about performance skills
    • Be able to take a role in preparing for a performance
    • Be able to perform for an audience
    6

    Clothing Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about clothing design
    • Be able to follow a design brief
    7

    Creating Sets and Stages

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to generate ideas for sets and stages
    • Be able to capture construction and lighting ideas
    • Be able to present ideas for sets and stages to others
    8

    Creative Development: Colours

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about primary colours
    • Know about secondary colours
    • Be able to use colour and review own art
    9

    Creative Development: Shape and Form

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about different shapes
    • Know about different forms
    • Know how to use shape and form in creative art
    10

    Design for Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use design skills for a performing arts production
    • Be able to work safely during practical activities
    • Be able to review own designs for performing arts productions
    11

    Designing a Mood Board

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for creating a mood board
    • Be able to create a mood board
    • Be able to review own performance
    12

    Designing and Making Curtains

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to design curtains for a window
    • Be able to make and hang curtains
    13

    Developing Performance Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about performance skills
    • Be able to demonstrate preparatory skills in group activities
    • Be able to demonstrate performance skills
    14

    Electronic Music Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about a style of music
    • Be able to use music production software
    • Be able to create a piece of music
    15

    Exploring 2D: Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to complete research to inform their 2D work and choices
    • Be able to select an appropriate idea for a 2D final outcome
    • Be able to develop and adapt ideas using digital media in a creative way
    16

    Exploring 2D: Ideas

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to select an appropriate idea from a range of information or a genre or a theme provided
    • Be able to experiment with a broad range of materials, techniques and processes
    17

    Exploring 2D: Outcome

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to produce a 2D final outcome based on their research and development
    • Be able to realise their intentions in the final outcome
    • Be able to reflect on and review the final outcome
    18

    Exploring 3D: Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to experiment with and develop a range of 3D techniques
    • Be able to experiment with a range of techniques, materials and processes
    19

    Exploring 3D: Ideas

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to select an appropriate idea or ideas from a range of information or a genre or a theme provided
    • Be able to experiment with a broad range of materials, techniques and processes, including digital media
    20

    Exploring 3D: Outcome

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to realise their intentions in a 3D final outcome
    • Be able to reflect on and critically review their final outcome
    21

    Exploring Dance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to move in response to music
    • Be able to move in space
    • Be able to make dance movements
    • Be able to present ideas for dance to others
    • Know how to review own dance explorations
    22

    Exploring Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to appreciate music
    • Be able to identify and play musical instruments
    • Be able to play a musical instrument with others
    23

    Exploring Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare for a performance
    • Be able to follow instructions
    • Be able to co
    • operate with others in performance
    • Know how to reflect on performance
    24

    Film Production Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about job roles in film production
    • Be able to create a storyboard
    • Be able to select audio for a short film
    • Be able to create a short film
    • Be able to present a short film
    • Be able to review own performance
    25

    Garment Construction Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about sewing equipment
    • Be able to construct a garment
    • Be able to follow safe working practices
    • Be able to review own performance and personal skills
    26

    Introduction to the Performing Arts

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about performance venues
    • Know about performance roles in performance venues
    • Know about non-performance roles in performance venues
    • Be able to report on a performance
    27

    Making Dance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to generate ideas for dance
    • Be able to capture movement ideas
    • Be able to capture production ideas
    • Be able to present ideas for dance to others
    28

    Making Drama

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to generate ideas for drama
    • Be able to capture text ideas
    • Be able to capture production ideas
    • Be able to present ideas for drama to others
    29

    Mixed Media in 2D

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use materials, equipment and techniques to produce 2D art work
    • Be able to use formal art and design elements to produce 2D art work
    • Know how to work safely
    • Know how to review own work
    30

    Painting and Drawing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use materials to produce paintings and drawings
    • Be able to use techniques and processes to create paintings and drawings
    • Be able to follow basic designs to create paintings and drawings
    • Know how to reflect on own work
    • Know about safe working practices
    31

    Performance Workshop

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare for a workshop performance
    • Be able to develop the performance
    • Be able to take part in workshop performance
    32

    Physical Performance Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the processes of warming up and relaxation
    • Be able to use improvisation techniques
    • Be able to create a short performanceBe able comment on own work
    33

    Producing Soft Furnishings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the equipment/fabric needed to make soft furnishings
    • Be able to produce soft furnishings
    • Know about problems in the production of soft furnishings
    • Be able to follow health and safety procedures
    • Know how to review own performance
    34

    Solo Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to improve performance skills
    • Be able to perform music in a popular styleBe able comment on own work
    35

    Textile Crafts

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about textile crafts
    • Be able to produce a piece of textile work
    • Know about problems in textile crafts
    • Be able to follow health and safety procedures
    • Know how to review own performance
    36

    Using a Digital Camera

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about digital cameras
    • Be able to use a digital camera
    • Be able to use software to organise and edit digital photos
    • Be able to share digital photos with others
    37

    Using the body in a dramatic context

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use the body to show contrasting moods/emotions
    • Be able to use the body to show contrasting characters/roles
    • Be able to use mime to show contrasting situations

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/1723/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    AIM
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2017