Cambridge OCR
Level 2
QN: 600/6097/9
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1110 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
20 Units
Guided Hours
1110 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Animation production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan for a short 1 to 2 minute animation, or section of an animated production, Be able to produce footage for use in the creation of a short 1 to 2 minute animation, or section of an animated production, Be able to produce a final short 1 to 2 minute animation, or section of an animated production
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Print media production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand print media organisations and their products, Be able to plan a new print media product, Be able to produce materials for a new print media product
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Web authoring and design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the structure and navigation of commercial websites to identify common conventions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of design elements in engaging specific target audiences
- Produce a detailed site map and wireframe for a new multi-page website
- Apply HTML and CSS coding skills to develop functional and aesthetically appropriate web pages
- Conduct thorough usability and functionality testing to identify and resolve issues
- Critically review the completed website against the initial brief and suggest improvements
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Film and TV media products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand existing film and TV media products, Be able to plan for the production of a 2 minute segment, for an original film or TV media product, Be able to produce footage for use in a planned 2 minute segment, for an original film or TV media product, Be able to edit footage to produce a 2 minute segment, for an original film or TV media product
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Print-based advertising media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how print-based advertisements are used within existing advertising campaigns, Be able to plan an advertising campaign that includes print-based advertisements, Be able to plan original print-based advertisements for use within an advertising campaign, Be able to present print-based advertisement ideas for feedback, Be able to produce a final original print-based advertisement for use within an advertising campaign
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Audio media skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop and use pre-production skills audio media products, Be able to develop and use production skills for audio media products, Be able to develop and use editing skills for audio media products
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Introducing media products and audiences
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand media products and the institutions that create them, Understand the relationship between media products and their target audience, Understand how media products are distributed and promoted, Understand ethical, legal, and regulatory issues associated with media products
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Sound for media products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how sound elements are used in media products, Understand how sound elements are produced for media products, Be able to plan for the recording of sound elements for a media product, Be able to record planned sound elements, Be able to edit sound elements for use in a final audio outcome
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Audio-visual media skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop and use pre-production skills audio media products, Be able to develop and use production skills for audio media products, Be able to develop and use editing skills for audio media products
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
2D games development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand 2D games and how they are developed, Be able to write a proposal for a small scale 2D computer/console game, Be able to design a character to feature in a small scale 2D computer/console game, Be able to produce elements for the first level of a small scale 2D computer/console game
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Comics and graphic novels
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key conventions of comics and graphic novels
- Explain how visual elements contribute to storytelling in comics
- Design an original character with a detailed backstory and visual appearance
- Plan the production of a comic or graphic novel, including story, layout, and resources
- Produce a sequence of panels that effectively communicate a narrative
- Evaluate the effectiveness of your own comic panels in meeting the intended purpose
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Audio advertising media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how audio advertisements are used within existing advertising campaigns, Be able to plan an advertising campaign that includes audio advertisements, Be able to plan original audio advertisements for use within an advertising campaign, Be able to present audio advertisement ideas for feedback, Be able to produce an original audio advertisement for use within an advertising campaign
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Photography for media products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand professional photographs used in media products, Be able to plan to take photographs, Be able to take and edit photographs for a specific media product safely, Be able to review final photographs produced<br><br>
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Talk and music radio production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand existing talk and music radio programmes, Be able to plan a new talk and music radio programme, Be able to produce a new talk and music radio programme
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Visual effects for media products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand visual effects techniques used in audio-visual media products, Be able to produce pre-production materials for a 1-2 minute audio-visual sequence containing planning for visual effects, Be able to produce footage, containing planned visual effects, for the 1-2 minute audio-visual sequence, Be able to edit footage to produce a 1-2 minute audio-visual sequence, containing planned visual effects
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Planning and producing a media product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Generate a range of creative ideas for an original media product that meet a given brief and target audience.
- Select and justify the most appropriate idea for development based on feasibility and audience appeal.
- Create a detailed production plan including timelines, resources, personnel, and budget considerations.
- Develop pre-production materials such as scripts, storyboards, shot lists, and location recces.
- Apply appropriate production techniques to create a final media product that meets the brief and technical standards.
- Evaluate the success of the final product against the original brief and audience feedback.
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Graphic design for media products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics and purposes of a range of promotional graphic design products.
- Generate a range of creative ideas for a promotional graphic design product.
- Plan the production of a promotional graphic design product, including resources, timescales, and legal/ethical considerations.
- Produce a promotional graphic design product using appropriate software and techniques.
- Review the production process and final product against the original brief and suggest improvements.
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Print media skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop and use pre-production skills for print-based media products, Be able to develop and use production skills for print-based media products, Be able to develop and use editing skills for print-based media products
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
2D Games production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the requirements for a structured 2D game design document.
- Create original graphical and audio assets suitable for a 2D game environment.
- Apply principles of level design to produce a coherent and engaging game space.
- Implement game mechanics and scripting to achieve intended player interactions.
- Evaluate the produced game level against the initial design plan and technical constraints.
- Reflect on the development process to identify areas for personal and professional improvement.
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Cambridge OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Media
Audio-visual advertising media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse how audio-visual advertisements achieve marketing objectives within integrated campaigns.
- Plan a multi-platform advertising campaign that incorporates an original audio-visual element.
- Create a storyboard and script for an audio-visual advertisement based on a client brief.
- Produce an original audio-visual advertisement using appropriate equipment and editing software.
- Present and justify creative concepts to peers or clients, responding to feedback to refine the final output.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/6097/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2012