AIM
Level 2
QN: 603/1733/4
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 2 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: 2119 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
77 Units
Guided Hours
2119 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Acting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use acting skills in practical activities
- Be able to develop a character for an acting role
- Be able to use acting skills in a performance
- Be able to engage positively in the review process
2
Art & Design: Colour Theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the terminology and concepts of colour
- Know about the elements of the colour spectrum
- Know about the relevance of colour in different historical periods
- Know about the psychological associations linked to colour
- Know about the spatial impact of colour
3
Art Appreciation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between an individual and art
- work/an art object
- Understand the encounter of the art
- work/an art object in its wider environment
- Understand influence and engagement with the art
- Understand the changing viewpoint of art
- work/an art object over time
4
Assisting in Inclusive Dance Leadership
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assist in workshop planning
- Be able to introduce a workshop
- Be able to facilitate a small group during a workshop
- Be able to review a workshop
5
Cake Decoration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out cake decoration work
- Be able to present cake decoration work to specified requirements
- Know how to review their work
6
Ceramics: Research and Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand industrial ceramic design
- Be able to carry out research
- Be able to develop ideas in 2D
7
Collaboration in the Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the reasons for combined arts and collaboration
- Understand what is required for interdisciplinary working
- Know what support is available for collaborative working on arts projects and/or between art disciplines
- Know about the value and/or purpose of combined arts and collaboration
8
Composing Lyrics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to compose lyrics
- Be able to assess own abilities
- Know how to use feedback to improve lyrics
9
Contemporary Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to participate in contemporary technique classes
- Be able to apply physical skills in class
- Be able to re
- produce patterns of movement
- Understand individual technical progress
10
Costume for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the procedures related to using costume for performance
- Understand how costume can enhance a performance and production
- Understand how to apply research to developing ideas for costume
- Be able to assemble costume from wardrobe
- Know how to accessorise costume
11
Creative Machine Embroidery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the process of construction of an original machine embroidery design
- Be able to follow health and safety requirements when working with machine embroidery
- Be able to create an original design using machine embroidery
12
Creative Writing Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different literary styles
- Be able to use personal experiences in creative writing
- Understand the importance of structuring and shaping initial ideas
- Understand the importance of choosing a particular audience
- Know how to reflect on own work
13
Design for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work to a budget
- Understand how set design is used as a tool for communication with audiences
- Be able to follow health and safety guidelines
- Be able to translate 2D set ideas into 3D stage areas
- Know how to reflect on finished work
14
Design Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to source research material for a design project
- Be able to use project management skills to plan design project work
- Be able to translate research and design development work into a final product
- Be able to follow a project plan to meet a design brief
- Be able to reflect on own design work
15
Design Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about working with design software
- Be able to obtain, combine and edit multiple images
- Be able to use graphic design software packages to create multi layered design work
- Be able to work safely and legally
16
Design Styles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the major characteristics of design for a range of styles and/or movements
- Understand terminology relevant to design practice and history
- Understand the key factors influencing development in design styles
- Be able to extend own critical awareness and design vocabulary
- Be able to undertake research for design assignments
17
Develop Varied Dance Pieces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different styles of dance
- Be able to use a variety of styles within a dance session
- Be able to use other art forms as a stimulus to create a dance piece
18
Devising Drama
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to devise scenes with reference to character, situation and story
- Be able to devise scenes with structure, style and angle
- Be able to engage with character and situation when devising
- Be able to demonstrate technical acting skills when devising
- Be able to review own devising in drama work
19
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
20
Digital Imaging and Printing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand digital imaging and printing
- Be able to produce digital images and prints
- Understand photographic practice and health and safety procedures
21
Digital Photography
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to produce images
- Be able to use photographic software
- Be able to print images
- Be able to follow health and safety procedures
22
Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to explore drawing techniques and media
- Understand format elements and surface qualities
- Be able to produce a personal response
- Understand health and safety procedures
23
Drawing for Painting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to use drawing media
- Know how to use different drawing surfaces
- Know about the use of drawing in the preparation and making of paintings
- Be able to use line and tone
- Understand the value of sketchbook methodology
- Understand the relationship between drawing and painting
- Understand health and safety procedures
24
Drawing: Development Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different drawing media
- Know about drawing on different surfaces
- Understand three-dimensional form, mass, space, structure and scale
- Be able to create drawings by a set deadline
- Understand the value of sketchbook methodology
- Understand health and safety procedures
25
Garment Construction Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to make informed design decisions
- Be able to plan and produce a garment
- Be able to review own work
26
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
27
Group Devised Project: Drama
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to realise a script and/or text
- Be able to plan for production
- Know how to review and revise processes and decisions
28
Hand Knitting Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the history of hand knitting
- Understand the use of colour theory, texture, shape and form in the design of hand knitted items
29
Hand Knitting Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the process of construction of an original hand knit design
- Know about safe working practices when constructing hand knitted items
- Be able to make a hand knit item to a saleable standard
30
Hand Knitting Skills Home Interiors Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the knitting of a coordinated range of hand knit textiles for the home
- Be able to make well-constructed samples of each product in the range to a saleable standard
- Understand safe working practices when constructing the hand knit range
- Be able to make a co-ordinated range of hand knitted products for home interiors, to a saleable standard
- Be able to use presentation skills to display the range of hand knitted products for home interiors
31
Improvisation Techniques in Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature of improvisation
- Be able to devise performance through the process of improvisation
- Know about the functions of a given brief
- Be able to contribute to a group devised performance
- Understand the value of evaluation
32
Instrumental Stylistic Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different styles of music
- Be able to use aural skills to identify techniques
- Be able to perform styles of music
33
Interior Design in Context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept of interior design
- Know about developments in interior design
- Know about the influence different factors have had on interior design
34
Investigating Film Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the linear development of film music
- Know how to distinguish between film genres
- Know how to distinguish between diegetic and non–diegetic film music
- Know how to distinguish between original score for film and adaptation of pre-existing music
- Know about the use of music within film
35
Leading a Performance Workshop
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a performance workshop activity
- Be able to lead a workshop activity
- Understand the needs of different participant groups
- Understand the purpose of feedback
- Know how to evaluate a performance workshop
36
Life Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the principles underpinning life drawing
- Be able to use proportion when drawing from a life model
- Be able to use line and colour
- Know about the importance of keeping a personal sketchbook
- Know about health and safety
37
Lighting for Live Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the lighting requirements for the performance
- Be able to prepare lighting equipment
- Be able to operate lighting equipment during a live performance
- Know how to deal with problems and emergency situations
38
Lighting in Photography
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand lighting sources for photography
- Know about light metering techniques
- Be able to use lighting sources for photography
- Understand safe photographic practice
39
Linear Drawing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to translate three-dimensional subjects into two-dimensional linear drawings
- Be able to use linear drawing tools, methods and techniques
- Know about health and safety
40
Live Sound
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about live sound equipment
- Understand the basic principles of sound control
- Be able to operate sound equipment during a live performance
- Know how to review own performance
41
Make-up for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow health and safety procedures for performance make-up
- Know how make-up can enhance stage performance
- Be able to apply make-up to create different effects
- Be able to apply products safely to remove performance make-up
42
Making Ceramics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the properties of ceramic materials
- Be able to use tools and techniques
- Be able to use ceramics skills
- Be able to work safely
43
Making Dance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to warm up
- Be able to create movement phrases
- Be able to combine movement phrases
- Be able to dance with a partner or small group
44
Materials Exploration
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to collect and record information
- Be able to experiment with ideas, techniques and materials
- Know about current market trends and preferences within design applications
- Know how to recognise conventions
- Be able to work safely
45
Mixed Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use mixed media methods
- Be able to use mixed media materials, techniques and methods
- Know the value of supporting research and notation
- Be able to produce work which shows choice of form and content
- Know about Health and Safety procedures
46
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
- Be able to demonstrate the use of rhythm and tempo
- Know how to select music appropriate for use in performance
47
Organising a Community Arts Activity or Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the value-based purpose of a community organised arts activity or project
- Know about the development stages of a community organised arts activity or project
- Know the competencies required by a community organiser for an arts activity or project
- Understand the significance of the outcomes of a community organised arts activity or project
48
Painting: Appropriation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the historical contexts of painting
- Be able to work practically using formal means of two dimensional image making
- Know how to translate ideas and images through pictorial juxtaposition
- Know how to research and collect information for the development of ideas
- Know about Health and Safety procedures
49
Painting: Surface and Form
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to investigate ways of inflecting the painted surface
- Be able to use painted effects and surface forms
- Know the value of sketchbook methodology
- Be able to produce finalised art
- work using visual information from different sources
- Be able to use colour theory and mixing
- Know about Health and Safety procedures
50
Performing Live
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand effective live performance
- Be able to prepare for performance
- Be able to perform live
- Know how to review the performance
51
Photographic Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to research for a photographic project
- Be able to undertake a photographic project
- Understand safe photographic procedures
52
Plan, Lead and Evaluate a Series of Dance Sessions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a series of dance sessions
- Be able to lead a series of dance sessions
- Understand the purpose of feedback
- Be able to evaluate a dance session
53
Planning and Promoting an Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan an event
- Be able to plan an event
- Know about the impact of effective promotion
54
Printmaking: Experimental Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to print using elements of found or textured material
- Be able to use printmaking tools and equipment
- Be able to use hand-burnishing to make proofs
- Be able to plan and carry through a print
- Know the functions of paper in the relief printing process
- Know Health and Safety procedures
55
Professional Development in the Performing Arts Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about career and progression opportunities within the performing arts industry
- Be able to create and monitor a professional development plan
56
Recording with a Mixing Desk
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about studio equipment and signal flow
- Be able to prepare for recording
- Be able to record with a mixing desk
- Be able to mix sound with a mixing desk
57
Rehearsal Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of rehearsing
- Be able to plan a rehearsal
- Be able to use rehearsal techniques
- Be able to review the rehearsal process
58
Research informed Picture Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan a photographic assignment
- Know about the work of a recognised photographer
- Know how to respond to a creative brief
- Be able to put together images
- Be able to apply Health and Safety procedures
59
Research Methods for Painting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to collect source material to inspire paintings
- Know the importance of supporting research and notation
- Be able to produce final work inspired by source material
- Know about health and safety procedures
60
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
- Know about professional working methods
- Know how to reflect on own work
61
Sound Checking a Band
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare a public address (PA) system for sound check
- Be able to sound check instruments
- Know how to work with performers
- Be able to create a balanced mix
62
Technical Skills for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the technical requirements of a performance
- Be able to use technical skills in a performance arts context
- Be able to employ technical skills in order to enhance creative performance
63
The Context of Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the context of performance material
- Know how to contextualise performance material for a contemporary audience
64
The Origins of Modern Art
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the development and origins of Modern Art
- Be able to research and develop ideas about the origins of Modern Art
65
Tonal Drawing Methods
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use media for tonal drawing
- Be able to create a three dimensional form on a two dimensional surface
- Know how light and shade reveals form
66
Using a Camera
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand contextual perspectives and approaches to photography
- Understand the characteristics of camera systems and photographic equipment
- Be able to control a camera for specified outcomes
- Understand safe photographic practices
67
Using a Camera and Accessories
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a camera and accessories to create images
- Know how to frame the image
- Be able to transfer images from a camera for printing
- Understand relevant health and safety considerations and procedures
68
Work with Volunteers in a Creative and Cultural Context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand opportunities for involving volunteers in a work programme
- Be able to brief volunteers about delegated work
- Be able to support volunteers in their work
69
Working in the Performing Arts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different types of organisations in the performing arts industry
- Know about performance job roles in the performing arts industry
- Know about other job roles in the performing arts industry
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/1733/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2017