AIM

Level 1

QN: 603/1728/0

Curriculum Active

AIM Qualifications Level 1 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: 2951 hours.

Qualification Level

Level 1

Awarding Body

AIM

Syllabus Units

105 Units

Guided Hours

2951 hrs

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Course Syllabus & Study Modules

Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

3D Printing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different objects for 3D printing
Be able to print a 3D object
Be able to reflect on own work

Acting Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to demonstrate acting skills
Be able to develop a character for an acting role
Be able to use acting skills in a performance

Art & Design: Colour Theory

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the principles of colour theory and application
Be able to recognise problems related to colour mixing
Know about colour

Art & Design: Explore Mixed Media

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to develop ideas for work in mixed media
Be able to produce work in mixed media
Know how to comment on own work

Art Appreciation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to visit an art exhibition
Be able to record information on selected art work
Know how to give opinions on art work
Be able to use exhibited art work for own inspiration

Aural Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about time signature
Be able to re
produce a melody
Know about changes in rhythm
Know about changes of dynamics in a piece of music

Camera and Darkroom Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about health and safety rules
Know about camera functions
Know about the processing of black and white film
Be able to demonstrate own camera and darkroom skills

Candle Making

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to carry out candle making activities safely
Be able to record development of ideas for candle making
Be able to plan for candle making
Be able to use materials and equipment for candle making
Be able to use techniques for candle making

Card Design

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select resources for card design
Be able to use card design skills

Commercial Garment Patterns

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to choose commercially available patterns
Be able to prepare patterns for use
Be able to use pattern information

Composing Music

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about musical devices in composition
Be able to compose a piece of music
Know about the composition process

Constructing Bags with Fabric

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to choose
measure and cut fabrics
Be able to construct a variety of bags
Know how to review own work

Constructing Knitted Garments

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare to construct a knitted garment
Be able to construct a knitted garment
Know about different hem and edge finishes
Be able to use different fastenings

Costume for Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the procedures related to using costume for performance
Know how costume can enhance a performance and production
Know how to use research to develop ideas for costume
Be able to select costumes and accessories for performance situations

Craft Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to carry out craft tasks safely
Be able to plan a craft project

Craft Workshop Practice

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the principles and practices of workshop safety
Be able to select and use basic craft tools
Be able to select and use a range of basic craft materials
Be able to follow given instructions

Creative Craft Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know health and safety requirements
Know how to develop ideas for creative activity
Be able to experiment with media using a sketchbook and/or journal
Know about the importance of planning for an activity
Know how to use materials and equipment within given contexts
Know how to reflect on own work

Creative Development: Art Mediums

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different types of art mediums
Be able to use a selection of art mediums
Be able to produce a selection of artworks

Creative Development: Colours

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about primary, secondary and tertiary colours
Know how colour has been used in artwork
Be able to use hue, tone, shade and tint in own art

Creative Embroidery

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to develop a simple design
Know about tools and equipment suitable for embroidery
Be able to demonstrate embroidery techniques from interpreted designs
Be able to demonstrate the principles of colour in design
Be able to use decorative and functional stitches
Understand health and safety procedures

Creative Writing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the differences between fiction and non-fiction
Be able to use personal experience as a source for creative writing
Be able to use stimuli as a basis for creative writing
Know how to develop work in progress
Know the importance of choosing a particular audience
Know how to reflect on own work

Dance Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to take part in practical dance workshops
Be able to develop a dance piece for performance
Be able to use dance skills in a performance

Design for Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to research and develop design ideas
Be able to meet deadlines
Be able to work as part of a team in a design for performance context
Understand health and safety guidelines
Know how to plan the allocation of budgets for a design for performance

Design Project

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to source research material for a design project
Know how to record the development of a design project
Be able to plan a project
Be able to complete a design project
Know how to reflect on own work

Design Styles

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the design characteristics of a given object or image
Know basic terminology relevant to design practice and history
Know about key influences on the design of a given object or image
Be able to reflect on design styles
Be able to record information and reflections on design styles

Developing Reception and Filing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Perform reception duties in an office environment.
Perform some filing in an office environment.(SLc/E3), Deal with messages in an office environment.

Development through Improvisation

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to develop ideas for performance
Be able to use improvisation as a means of development
Know how to review performance

Devising and Directing Dance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to devise ideas, concepts and scenarios for drama
Be able to use techniques to stimulate creativity
Know how to direct others when preparing theatre performances
Be able to reflect on and modify ideas for drama

Devising and Directing Drama

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to devise ideas, concepts and scenarios for dance
Be able to use techniques to stimulate creativity
Know how to direct others when preparing dance performances
Be able to reflect on and modify ideas for dance

Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to create and manipulate MIDI Be able to manipulate digital audio
Be able to mix using a DAW
Know how to manage files and projects

Discovering Arts and Culture

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to research a chosen theme from any culture in any area of the arts
Know about the context in which a chosen artist/s movement or theme developed
Know the characteristics and style of a chosen artistic period, movement or theme
Be able to give a personal response to a chosen artist/s movement, or theme chosen

DJ Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about DJ equipment
Know how to safely set up DJ equipment
Be able to mix using DJ equipment

Drawing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about drawing media
Know about drawing and composition problems
Know about the characteristics of line
Know the importance of keeping a personal sketchbook
Know about health and safety

Drawing and Painting – Human Figure, Colour

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about graphic design
Be able to use graphic materials, techniques and processes
Be able to work safely

Enterprise in Craft

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how craft skills might be used in enterprise
Know skills and characteristics needed in enterprise
Be able to plan a craft related enterprise activity
Be able to carry out a craft related enterprise activity

Explore Craft Ideas

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to explore craft ideas

Explore Graphic Processes, Materials and Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about working to design briefs
Be able to use graphic processes, materials and techniques
Be able to work safely

Fabric Construction Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to work safely
Be able to insert zip fastenings
Be able to apply a selection of fastenings
Be able to create different types of seams
Know about different types of interfacing

Film Production Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about job roles in film production
Be able to create a storyboard
Know how to select audio for a short film
Be able to create a short film
Be able to edit a short film
Be able to present a short film
Know how to review own performance

Flower Arranging with Dry Material

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to work safely when arranging dry and artificial flowers
Know tools and equipment used in dry and artificial flower arranging
Know material suitable for dry and artificial flower arranging
Be able to design and construct a dry or artificial flower arrangement

Flower Arranging with Fresh Material

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to work safely when arranging fresh flowers
Know tools and equipment used in fresh flower arranging
Know fresh material suitable for flower arranging
Be able to design and construct a fresh flower arrangement

Garment Construction

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about garment construction materials
Be able to use sewing skills for garment construction
Know about health and safety issues within garment construction

Glass Fusing Design and Production

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to translate images and/or patterns for the production of a fused glass product
Know how to use tools and equipment for a fused glass product
Be able to select materials for a fused glass product
Be able to use techniques in assembling fused glass designs

Graphic Design Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare information needed for designs
Know about using graphic design software
Be able to use graphic design software

Group Devised Project: Drama

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to work as a team
Be able to structure performance work to meet the needs of an audience
Be able to use scripting conventions

Hand Building Ceramics

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to work safely and effectively using tools and equipment and materials
Know the characteristics of clays, surface decoration and glazes to be used for hand building
Know how to research contextual influences on hand building
Be able to produce hand built samples
Be able to make a hand built ceramic form with surface decoration

Hand Embroidery

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to carry out hand embroidery safely
Know about colour theory
Be able to develop designs for hand embroidery
Be able to create samples for hand embroidery

History and Styles of Music

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different periods and genres of music
Know about types of classical music
Know about types of popular music

Improvisation Techniques in Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to develop performance ideas by responding to stimuli
Be able to use improvisation to explore material
Be able to reflect on performance
Know about health and safety procedures

Introduction to Film Making

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to apply film making styles
Be able to use equipment to produce a film
Be able to use film making vocabulary

Introduction to Photography

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the resources needed to take photographs
Be able to use basic photography skills

Jewellery Making

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to carry out jewellery making safely
Be able to record development of ideas for jewellery making
Be able to plan for jewellery making
Be able to use materials and equipment for jewellery making
Be able to use techniques for jewellery making

Life Drawing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use proportion when drawing a life model
Know about the characteristics of line and tone
Know the importance of keeping a personal sketchbook
Know about health and safety

Make-up and Hair for Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to follow health and safety procedures for performance hair and/or make-up
Know how hair and/or make-up can enhance stage performance and the overall stage production
Know how to use research to develop ideas
Be able to apply performance hair and/or make-up to create different effects

Making a Kameez/Dress

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different styles of kameez or dress
Know about sewing skills required to make different types of kameez or dress
Be able to select different fabrics to construct a kameez or dress
Be able to use a simple kameez or dress pattern
Be able to fit and sew a simple kameez or dress
Know how to review end product

Making Ceramics

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the properties of clay
Be able to use basic forming techniques
Be able to use decorative techniques
Know about the making, drying and firing processes when working with clay
Be able to work safely

Making Dance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to warm up and cool down
Be able to create movement phrases
Be able to combine movement phrases
Be able to dance with a partner or small group

Making Decorated Textiles

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to make simple designs for decorated textiles
Be able to make samples of decorated textiles
Be able to work safely and effectively

Making Shalwar/Trousers

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different styles of shalwar/trousers
Know about sewing skills required to make different types of shalwar/ trousers
Be able to select different fabrics to construct trousers/shalwar
Be able to prepare trousers/shalwar patterns
Be able to fit and sew simple trousers/shalwar
Know how to review an end product

Mask Making

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare plaster
Be able to make a solid plaster face-cast
Be able to sculpt a mask design
Be able to use the papier-mâché process in mask making
Be able to follow health and safety procedures

Measuring and Cutting Skills for Garment Construction

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about measuring for garment construction
Be able to make adjustments in garment construction
Know about preparing fabrics for specific purposes
Be able to use marking methods for fabric

Mixed Media: Collage

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare to create collages
Be able to create collages
Be able to review own work
Know about health and safety requirements in the workshop

Model Making

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select resources for model making
Be able to use model making skills

Modelling with Clay

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare for modelling
Know the principles of working in two and three dimensions
Be able to use tools and techniques for modelling clay
Be able to work safely

Music for Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the part music can play in creating mood and atmosphere
Be able to demonstrate music making skills
Know the use of rhythm and tempo
Be able to select music appropriate for use in performance

Musical Ensemble Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about rehearsal schedules
Be able to play as part of an ensemble
Know how to review own performance

Painting

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use painting materials and equipment
Be able to use painting techniques
Be able to work safely

Painting: Oils

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare a surface for painting with oils
Be able to paint with oils
Be able to work safely

Painting: Watercolour

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able prepare for watercolour painting
Be able to work from direct observation
Be able to gather information for reference
Be able to work safely

Performance Skill Development

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the importance of practice in developing performance skills
Be able to develop performance skills

Performing Physical Theatre

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to engage safely in physical theatre
Be able to demonstrate basic movement for physical theatre
Be able to choreograph simple physical performance sequences
Be able to review performance

Plan, Lead and Review a Dance Activity

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what is involved in planning a dance activity
Be able to plan a dance activity
Be able to assist in leading a dance activity
Be able to review the dance activity

Preparation for Garment Construction

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about sewing notions
Know how to select fabric and patterns for a given purpose
Be able to prepare a pattern and fabric for garment construction

Preparing Performing Arts Work

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know the stages involved in the preparation of performing arts work
Be able to explore ideas for performing arts work
Be able to carry out a role in the preparation of performing arts work

Principles of Music

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about production of sound in musical instruments
Know the principles of music theory and notation

Printmaking with Found Materials

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to make simple designs of prints using found materials
Be able to prepare for making prints
Be able to work safely and effectively
Be able to make prints using found materials

Promoting a Performing Arts Event

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to plan the promotion of a specific performance or event
Be able to contribute to the promotion of a specific performance or event
Be able to assess the success of the promotion of a specific performance or event

Sampling Techniques for Music Production

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the role of samples in music production
Be able to produce a musical composition using samples
Be able to remix a composition

Sewing Garments

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to construct a garment
Be able to use construction methods
Be able to use a method of distribution of fullness
Know how to provide strength, stability and support to articles
Know about hem and edge finishing
Know how to incorporate fastenings
Be able to finish an article

Sewing Machine Maintenance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to prepare a lock stitch machine for use
Be able to carry out basic maintenance procedures on a sewing machine
Be able to prepare an over locker machine for use

Sewing Machine Techniques

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to thread up a sewing machine
Know how to use tools and techniques
Be able to produce samples showing different stitching effects
Know health and safety procedures

Sewing Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to perform basic hand sewing techniques
Be able to use a sewing machine
Be able to construct a simple sewn artefact
Know Health and Safety procedures

Silversmithing

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select resources for silversmithing
Be able to use silversmithing skills

Solo Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to demonstrate the basics of own instrument
Be able to develop practice routines
Be able to perform a range of different styles
Be able to play musically

Sound and Audio Production Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about health and safety
Be able to record sound
Be able to develop production ideas

Stained Glass

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to translate images and/or patterns for the production of a stained glass panel
Know how to use tools and equipment
Know how to select materials
Be able to use techniques in assembling stained glass panels
Know Health and Safety procedures

Storytelling Skills

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about different types of stories
Know about the appeal of popular stories
Be able to use a range of basic storytelling techniques
Know how to reflect on own work

Sugar Craft

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select resources for sugar craft
Be able to use sugar craft skills

Technical Skills for Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about the technical support roles in the performance arts
Be able to set up and use production equipment
Know about health and safety regulations relevant to technical support in the performance arts

Textile Design

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about surface pattern design for textiles
Be able to use basic textile design techniques
Know Health and Safety procedures

The Theory of Music

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to notate a simple piece of music
Know about scales
Know about musical features

Themed Face Painting

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how to prepare for themed face painting
Be able to carry out themed face painting

Toy Making

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to select resources for toy making
Be able to use toy making skills

Traditional Floral Arrangements

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to create simple designs for traditional floral arrangements
Know how to prepare to make traditional arrangements
Be able to use resources safely and effectively
Be able to make traditional arrangements

Using a Camera and Accessories

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to create images using a camera
Be able to transfer images from a camera for printing
Understand relevant health and safety considerations and procedures

Using a Tripod with a Camera

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use a tripod with a camera
Understand relevant health and safety considerations and procedures

Using Computers for Sound and Music

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about using computers for sound and music
Know about digital audio workstation software
Be able to use digital audio workstation software

Using Software in the Arts

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about software for use in the arts
Be able to use software to modify media
Know how to review own work

Using Technical Equipment for a Theatre Performance

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Understand the lighting and sound requirements for the performance
Be able to prepare simple equipment required for the performance and carry out all pre-show checks appropriately
Be able to understand a lighting plan for a given performance
Be able to operate the equipment appropriately and safely throughout the performance

100

Using the Internet as a Musician

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know how the internet is a useful medium for musicians
Be able to use the internet for research
Know how to find music on the internet
Know about media file formats
Know about promoting music on the internet

101

Video Software

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Be able to use video hardware and software to capture sequences
Be able to use video software tools to combine andedit sequences
Be able to play and present video sequences

102

Visual Language

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about elements and principles of visual language
Be able to use different techniques in a chosen art form or craft
Know how to comment on own work

103

Working Backstage

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about health and safety measures when working backstage
Know about backstage roles
Be able to use own technical skills backstage
Know how to review own performance

104

Working in the Fashion Industry

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know about employment opportunities in the fashion industries
Know about own strengths and weaknesses
Know how to develop knowledge, qualities and skills needed for employment in the fashion industries

105

Working in the Performing Arts

Verified

Key Learning Objectives:

Know what skills and training are required for jobs in performing arts
Know what opportunities there are for progression in performing arts
Know own skills and qualities relevant to performing arts

Regulatory & Verification Details

Qualification Number (QN): 603/1728/0
Regulated Status: Available to learners
Awarding Body: AIM
Qualification Type: Vocationally-Related Qualification
Operational Start: Jul 2017