AIM
Level 3
QN: 601/8449/8
Curriculum Active
AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Media Creation, Production and Craft Support
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by AIM . Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 2543 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
AIM
Syllabus Units
75 Units
Guided Hours
2543 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Analyse and Break Down Scripts During Pre-Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to the analysis and break down of scripts
- Understand key aspects of continuity
- Be able to liaise with relevant personnel regarding script requirements
2
Apply Make-Up to Change Performers’ Appearance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand make-up design requirements and conditions
- Be able to prepare for make-up application
- Be able to apply make-up to meet design requirements
- Be able to remove performers make-up
3
Applying Coatings by the Airless Spray Method in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to interpret given information relating to the work and resources when applying coatings by the airless spray method
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when applying coatings by the airless spray method
- Be able to maintain safe and healthy working practices when applying coatings by the airless spray method
- Be able to select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to apply coatings by the airless spray method
- Be able to minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when applying coatings by the airless spray method
- Be able to complete the work within the allocated time when applying coatings by the airless spray method
- Be able to comply with the given contract information to apply coatings by the airless spray method to the required specification
4
Assist Performers with Costumes and Dressing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to agree specific dressing requirements of productions
- Be able to prepare costumes for productions
- Be able to prepare performers for costume changes
- Be able to assist performers with dressing and undressing
- Be able to maintain costumes throughout productions
5
Assist with the Continuity of Performers’ Appearance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements of the hair and make-up design specifications
- Be able to liaise on the implementation of design specifications
- Be able to take action to ensure the continuity of design specifications
- Be able to monitor and record information for continuity of hair and make-up specification
6
Broadcast Production: Editing and Post Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the post production workflow and editing process
- Be able to use editing techniques and equipment to create a narrative.3.
- Be able to mix and edit recorded sound
7
Broadcast Production: Planning and Co-ordination
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the process for production of live programming
- Be able to plan a pre – production process
- Know the processes to follow to monitor resources and budgets
- Be able to work collaboratively as part of a production team
8
Care for Props
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with regulations and legislation relating to caring for props on productions
- Be able to provide an available supply of props for safe use on productions
- Be able to organise arrangements for props when they are not required for use on productions
9
Carry Out Maintenance to Costumes and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out regular monitoring of the condition of items and identify and assess maintenance needs
- Be able to carry out maintenance safely and in line with agreed requirements
10
Character Make-Up for Film and TV
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- plan and realise a character make-up for film and TV
11
Communicating Using Digital Marketing/Sales Channels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan the use of digital media for a specific message, audience and recipients
- Be able to plan the use of digital media for a specific message, audience and recipients
- Be able to check the digital message can be accessed and/or delivered
- Be able to monitor and evaluate the response to digital activity and take any corrective action
12
Complying with Regulations and Codes for Practice in the Production Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to the compliance of the content of production material with regulations and codes of practice in the production industry
- Be able to check the compliance of the content of production material with regulations and codes of practice in the production industry
- Be able to re
- solve non-compliance of the content of production material with regulations and codes of practice in the production industry
13
Contribute Ideas for Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to propose ideas for productions
- Be able to develop ideas for productions
- Be able to present ideas for productions
- Understand legal and regulatory issues relevant to contributing ideas for production
14
Contribute to Office-Based Pre-Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to undertake administrative arrangements for pre-production activities
- Be able to liaise with relevant parties
- Be able to liaise with the relevant authorities
15
Create 2D Animations for Interactive Media Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to creating animations for interactive media products
- Understand key contextual information relating to creating 2D animations for interactive media products
- Be able to create 2D animations for use as part of an interactive media product
- Be able to liaise with relevant parties
- Be able to store 2D animations for use as part of an interactive media product
16
Create and Present a Design Plan in the Fashion, Theatrical, Special Effects and Media Make-Up Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create a design plan for the fashion, theatrical, special effects and media make-up industry
- Be able to present a design plan to the production team in the fashion, theatrical, special effects and media make-up industry
- Be able to evaluate the success of a design plan in the fashion, theatrical, special effects and media make-up industry
17
Develop Own Professional Practice in the Creative Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of professional development in the creative industries
- Be able to engage in opportunities to develop own professional practice in the creative industries
- Be able to establish the viability of own career aspirations in the creative industries
- Be able to develop
- maintain and use professional networks in the creative industries
18
Edit, Process and Mix Audio
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to editing audio
- Be able to edit and process audio material
- Be able to mix audio material
- Be able to complete relevant documentation
19
Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legal and organisational requirements in relation to health and safety
- Be able to identify hazards and evaluate risks in the workplace
- Be able to reduce risks to health and safety in the workplace
20
Hairstyling and Dressing for Performers
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the factors that affect hairstyle design
- Understand the hairstyle requirements for a performance
- Be able to create design ideas for hairstyles
- Be able to style hair for performers
21
Identify Sources of Information and Present Findings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify sources of information
- Be able to obtain information from identified sources
- Be able to present findings
- Understand legal and regulatory issues relevant to identifying sources of information
22
Identifying and Negotiating Copyright Issues for a Broadcast Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to copyright and intellectual property
- Be able to identify copyright issues prior to the start of production
- Be able to re
- solve copyright issues prior to the start of production
23
Ingest Material for Post-Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand standards and principles relating to ingesting material for post-production
- Be able to prepare to ingest material for post-production
- Be able to use equipment to ingest material for post-production
- Be able to deal with problems relating to ingesting material for post-production
- Be able to store input material and related data securely
24
Lay Basic Track for Camera Dollies
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain key contextual information relating to laying basic track for camera dollies
- Be able to check the suitability of the track and supporting surface
- Be able to set up basic track
- Be able to comply with relevant procedures and legislation
25
Maintain Continuity of the Performers Hair and/or Make-Up
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to meet hair and make-up specifications before shoot commences
- Be able to agree hair and make-up before shoot commences
- Be able to achieve continuity of hair and make-up specifications on and between shoots
- Be able to monitor and record information for continuity of hair and make-up specifications
26
Make-Up using Prosthetics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to research and identify three-dimensional special effects make-up
- Be able to design a three-dimensional special effects make-up
- Be able to experiment with three-dimensional special effects make-up techniques
- Be able to produce a three-dimensional special effects make-up on a performer/model
27
Manage and Market Yourself as a Freelancer in the Creative Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to market own services
- Be able to manage own performance
- Be able to manage own systems, accounts and records
- Be able to manage own contracts
28
Media Content Creation: Principles and Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop and publish creative media content
- Understand key legislative requirements relating to the production of branded trails and commercials
- Understand the relationship between media content creation and a marketing strategy
- Understand the impact of emerging technologies on media content creation
29
Meeting Legal Requirements for Children Working on Broadcast Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legal requirements relating to children working on productions
- Understand how to make arrangements to support children working on productions
- Be able to liaise with other parties to meet legal requirements relating to working with children on productions
- Be able to keep a record of children’s working on a production
30
Meeting Requirements for Using Animals on a Broadcast Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key requirements relating to using animals on a production
- Understand the organisational requirements when using animals on a production
- Be able to co-ordinate the use of animals on a production
31
Monitor Pre-Shoot Rehearsals, Production Meetings and Recces
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of production meetings, recces and pre-shoot rehearsals
- Be able to monitor production meetings and recces
- Be able to monitor pre-shoot rehearsals
- Be able to liaise with relevant personnel
32
Obtain Archive Material
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select archive material for use in productions
- Be able to arrange for archive material to be included in the production
- Be able to liaise with relevant parties on the use of archive material
- Understand legal and regulatory issues relevant to the use of archive material
33
Obtain Assets for Use in Interactive Media Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand contextual information relating to a range of assets in different media formats for use in interactive media products
- Be able to obtain assets and clearances required for the production
- Be able to organise obtained assets
34
Obtain Props to Meet Production Requirements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with legislation and regulations relating to obtaining props to meet production requirements
- Be able to select props to meet production requirements
- Be able to organise the delivery of props to meet production requirements
- Be able to agree the props requirements of productions
- Be able to handle and store props safely to meet production requirements
- Be able to record and provide information relating to the props requirements of productions
35
Obtaining Archive Material for Productions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legal issues, ethical considerations and guidelines relating to archive materials for productions
- Be able to identify and source the archive materials needed to meet production requirements
- Be able to agree the archive materials needed to meet production requirements
- Be able to make arrangements for archive material to be included in productions
- Be able to meet reporting and record keeping requirements relating to archive materials for productions
36
Operate a Radio Studio
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to radio studio operation
- Be able to operate a radio studio
- Be able to liaise with appropriate personnel
- Understand health and safety legislation and procedures relevant to operating a radio studio
37
Organise and Maintain Costumes Returned
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the requirements of packaging and returning costumes
- Be able to carry out costume inspection procedures
- Be able to maintain costumes
- Know how to use the costume storage system
- Be able to monitor and record information related to returned costumes
38
Organise the Transport of Props to and from Locations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with legislation and regulations relating to the transport of pros to and from locations
- Be able to make arrangements for the transport and delivery of props to locations
- Be able to maintain and provide documentation relating to the transport and delivery of props to locations
- Be able to prepare and pack props for delivery to and use at locations
39
Organising Arrangements for Cast and Crew Travelling on a Broadcast Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the considerations when making arrangements for cast and crew travelling on productions
- Be able to make arrangements for cast and crew travelling on productions
40
Pack Striking and Redressing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation and regulations relating to pack striking and redressing on productions
- Be able to establish the continuity requirements of productions
- Be able to maintain an available supply of props to meet the continuity requirements of productions
- Be able to recognise and respond to changes which impact on continuity requirements
- Be able to organise arrangements for props when they are not required for use on productions
41
Planning Costume Requirements for a Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the designs and resource constraints for costume construction for a given production
- Be able to develop clear and up to date plans for costume that meet production requirements
- Be able to plan how to manage resources safely and effectively
42
Prepare Assets for Use in Interactive Media Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand contextual information relating to the preparation of a range of assets in different media formats
- Understand issues relating to the preparation and manipulation of assets
- Be able to prepare assets using industry-standard software
43
Prepare Camera Equipment for Each Day’s Shoot
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand relevant equipment, materials and related issues
- Be able to liaise with appropriate personnel
- Be able to select
- organise and manage relevant equipment for a shoot
- Understand relevant health and safety issues and procedures
44
Prepare for and Conduct Interviews in the Creative Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key contextual information relating to interviews in the creative industries
- Be able to plan for interviews in the creative industries
- Be able to carry out briefing for interviews in the creative industries
- Be able to carry out interviews to meet own brief in the creative industries
45
Prepare Image Output
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to the preparation of image output
- Be able to prepare image output for screen use
- Be able to prepare image output for print
- Be able to produce different forms of image output to meet requirements
- Understand legislation, ethics and business requirements relevant to the preparation of image output
46
Prepare Sets for each Day’s Shoot
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with legislation and regulations relating to preparing sets for each day’s shoot
- Be able to prepare sets and personnel for each day’s shoot
- Be able to make props available for safe use on each day’s shoot
- Be able to secure sets and props at the end of each day’s shoot
47
Prepare to Change the Performer’s Appearance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare hair/make-up work stations
- Be able to maintain and organise, effective work stations and on-set kits throughout production
- Be able to clean and maintain hygienic make-up and hair resources
- Be able to communicate possible reactions or discomfort caused by make-up and/or hair processes
48
Preparing Surfaces for Painting and Decorating
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select resources to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating
- Be able to prepare surfaces for painting and decorating to a contractor specification, applying safe working practices
49
Present a Radio Programme
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to the presentation of a radio programme
- Be able to present a radio programme
- Be able to review own performance on radio
- Be able to comply with legal and regulatory requirements relevant to present a radio programme
50
Present Ideas and Information to Others in the Creative Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to develop persuasive proposals to present to others in the creative industries
- Understand how to present persuasive proposals to others in the creative industries
- Be able to present persuasive proposals to others in the creative industries
- Be able to participate in discussion when presenting persuasive proposals to others in the creative industries
- Be able to evaluate own presentation of persuasive proposals to others in the creative industries
51
Principles of Contributing to Innovation and Change
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to contribute to innovation
- Understand the reasons for and implications of change in a business environment
- Understand the process of change in a business environment
52
Produce and Assemble Non-Technical Props and Set Dressing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to comply with legislation and regulations relating to producing and assembling non-technical props and set dressing
- Be able to identify the requirements for producing and assembling non-technical props and set dressing
- Be able to determine materials and tools requirements and costs for making, producing and assembling non-technical props and set dressing
- Be able to obtain and use non-specialist tools and materials for making, producing and assembling non-technical props and set dressing
- Understand when specialist expertise and skills are required for making, producing and assembling non-technical props and set dressing
53
Producing Broken Colour Effects in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to interpret given information relating to the work and resources when producing broken colour effects
- Know how to comply with relevant legislation and official guidance when producing broken colour effects
- Maintain safe and healthy working practices when applying coatings to produce broken colour effects
- Select the required quantity and quality of resources for the methods of work to produce broken colour effects, Minimise the risk of damage to the work and surrounding area when producing broken colour effects
- Complete the work within the allocated time when producing broken colour effects
- Comply with the given contract information to produce broken colour effects to the required specification
54
Producing Creative Marketing Communications – Advertising Concepts and Solutions for Clients
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to producing creative marketing communications (advertising) concepts and solutions for clients
- Be able to identify and agree the requirements of clients for creative marketing communications (advertising) concepts and solutions
- Be able to develop creative marketing communications (advertising) concepts and solutions for clients
55
Production and Post Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the production and post production workflow
- Be able to select, obtain
- prepare and manage technical equipment for a shoot
- Be able to edit, manipulate and store captured content
- Be able to use editing techniques and equipment to create a narrative.5.
- Be able to mix and edit recorded sound
56
Professional Reflection and Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to evaluate and critically reflect on own learning/work performance
- Be able to plan for own career development
57
Provide Assistance to the Camera Crew During a Multi-Camera Shoot
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key factors relating to assisting the camera crew
- Be able to handle cables to assist the camera crew
- Be able to handle camera equipment to assist the camera crew
- Be able to handle ancillary equipment, materials and information to assist the camera crew
- Understand legislation and business procedures relevant to assisting the camera crew
58
Radio Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to radio studio operation
- Be able to work creatively and effectively in radio as part of a team
- Be able to edit and process audio material
59
Record Audio on Location and in the Studio
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to recording audio
- Be able to record audio from a variety of sources
- Be able to re
- solve problems related to recording audio
- Be able to name, label and store audio recordings
60
Record Audio Visual Material
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to obtain key contextual information relating to recording audio-visual material
- Be able to use equipment and recording techniques appropriate to the task
- Be able to record audio-visual journalistic material
- Be able to evaluate own work
- Be able to comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
61
Research and Recreate Period Costume Designs
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret costume design requirements of the production
- Be able to research historical periods to inform costume design
- Be able to maintain historical accuracy throughout costume construction
62
Rig and Manage Cables for Television and Video Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select cables for use on a production
- Be able to set up cables for use on a production
- Be able to comply with health and safety legislation to rigging and managing cables
63
Shooting, Capturing, Editing and Storing Media Content
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to select, obtain
- prepare and manage technical equipment for a shoot
- Be able to edit, manipulate and store captured content
64
Sourcing a Range of Costumes, Materials and Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to agree the costumes, materials and equipment that need to be sourced in line with production requirements and constraints
- Be able to plan how to source and acquire the agreed items
- Be able to acquire items efficiently and appropriately
65
Special Effects for TV and Film
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand special effects techniques and the use of special effects in film and television
- Be able to plan and test a chosen special effect, and the footage it will appear in
- Be able to work safely with materials and techniques to produce a functional special effect
- Be able to produce and edit footage containing use of the special effect created
66
Store Props for Productions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation and regulations relating to the storage and use of props on productions
- Be able to organise secure storage for props on productions
- Be able to store props to be ready for use on productions
- Be able to organise the movement of props to and from the store room on productions
- Be able to record and provide information relating to the storage of props on productions
67
Train Artists in the Use of Props
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand legislation and regulations relating to the use of props on productions
- Be able to train performers to use props on productions
- Be able to maintain an available supply of props for use on productions
- Be able to record information relating to the use of props on productions
68
Undertake Research for Radio Content
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose and use of research for radio content
- Understand how to plan research for radio content
- Understand how to collect and record relevant information
- Understand how to analyse relevant information
- Understand legal and ethical issues relevant to radio content research
69
Undertake Technical Adjustment of Images
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key issues relating to technical adjustment of images
- Be able to develop an editing approach to the technical adjustment of images
- Be able to produce image files to meet the client’s requirements
- Be able to save and store image files
- Understand legislation, ethics and business requirements relevant to technical adjustment of images
70
Use Digital and Social Media in Marketing Campaigns
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand planning requirements for the use of digital and social media
- Be able to market to target customers using digital and social media
71
Work Effectively with Others in the Creative Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand aspects of organisations linked to own work role in the creative industries
- Be able to create and maintain positive working relationships in the creative industries
- Be able to carry out own work role taking account of the needs of other people and organisations
- Be able to evaluate own working relationships in the creative industries
72
Work with Designers to Fulfil the Costume Requirements for Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to interpret script breakdowns
- Be able to interpret and respond to design briefs
- Be able to manage the costume designs and construction process
- Be able to source costumes internally
- Be able to source costumes externally
73
Work with Digital Media in the Creative Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to work in accordance with standards, legislation and guidelines relating to digital media
- Be able to keep up-to-date with software and tools for digital media
- Be able to apply software, tools and processes within digital media
74
Working to a Brief in the Creative Media Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of working to a brief
- Be able to develop a planned response to a brief
- Be able to apply a response to a brief
- Be able to review work on completion of a brief
75
Write Copy for Multiple Platforms
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand organisational requirements relating to writing copy
- Be able to select and write content to suit different audiences and purposes in accordance with organisational requirements
- Be able to work to agreed deadlines and requirements
- Understand legal, regulatory and ethical issues relating to writing copy
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8449/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- AIM
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2016