Gateway Qualifications
Level 1
QN: 603/3374/1
Curriculum Active
Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award in Skills for Creative Industries
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 873 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Syllabus Units
24 Units
Guided Hours
873 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 demonstrate acting skills.
- Be able to develop a character for an acting role.
- Be able to use acting skills in a performance.
2
Artwork and Imaging Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to create images using software.
- Be able to use software to produce appropriate art
- work and images.
3
Audio Production Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how audio is used in media products.
- Be able to generate ideas for and produce a plan for audio in a media product.
- Be able to produce audio for a media product.
- Be able to review audio work for a media product.
4
Basic Music Theory
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about time signatures.
- Know about musical form.
- Know about musical pitch and keys.
- Be able to use and understand musical terms.
5
Computer-Aided Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about CAD software.
- Know why it is important to comply with national and international drawing standards.
- Be able to use CAD software to produce 2D and 3D drawings to meet requirements.
6
Design Skills for Performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the purpose of design in performing arts production.
- Know the skills needed for design for a performing arts production.
- Be able to design elements of a performing arts production.
- Be able to review own design ideas for a performing arts production.
7
Digital Photography
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about photography materials, techniques and processes.
- Be able to generate ideas for photographic images.
- Be able to produce photographic images.
- Be able to review photography work.
8
Directing and Devising Drama
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.
9
Drama and Theatre Workshop
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to contribute to drama and theatre workshops.
- Be able to develop ideas in drama and theatre workshops.
- Be able to present ideas to others in drama and theatre workshops.
- Know why drama and theatre workshops are useful.
10
Fashion Design: Theory and Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use fashion design terminology.
- Know about fashion fabrics.
- Know about colour relationships.
- Be able to create flat drawings of fashion designs.
- Be able to create fashion illustrations.
- Be able to produce visual research and mood boards.
11
Fashion Industry Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the items and materials used in fashion/garment production.
- Know different methods of garment construction.
- Know key fashion/garment production processes.
- Know key employment roles in fashion/garment production.
12
Games Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about computer games.
- Be able to create a computer game design proposal.
- Be able to produce and present a computer game prototype.
- Be able to review the computer game proposal and prototype.
13
Graphic Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about materials, techniques and processes used in graphic design.
- Be able to generate ideas for and plan a graphic design.
- Be able to produce a graphic design.
- Be able to review graphic design work.
14
Interactive Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about techniques and tools used in interactive media.
- Know about interactive media products.
- Be able to generate ideas for and plan an interactive media product.
- Be able to produce an interactive media product.
- Be able to review an interactive media product.
15
Moving Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about different purposes of moving image.
- Be able to generate ideas for and plan a moving image sequence.
- Be able to produce a moving image sequence.
- Know about editing techniques.
- Be able to edit a moving image sequence.
- Be able to review moving image work.
16
Music Production and Remixing Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about remixing and audio production processes.
- Be able to produce a remix of a piece of music.
- Be able to play and review own audio productions.
17
Performance Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of practice in developing performance skills.
- Know how to develop performance skills.
- Be able to reflect on and review own performance skills.
18
Photo Editing Software
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use photo editing software for a specific purpose.
- Be able to adjust, modify and prepare digital images to meet requirements.
19
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, - Be able to demonstrate employability skills when preparing performing arts work
20
Printed Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the different purpose of printed media.
- Know about the different tools and techniques used in printed media.
- Be able to generate ideas for and plan for a printed media product.
- Be able to produce a printed media product.
- Be able to review a printed media product.
21
Putting on a Music Event
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a music event.
- Be able to work as part of a team to put on a music event.
- Be able to review the work of a music event management team.
22
The Creative Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the different sectors within the creative industries.
- Know about job roles in the different sectors of the creative industries.
- Know about employment opportunities in the creative industries.
23
Website Design
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the different purposes of websites.
- Be able to generate ideas for a website.
- Be able to design
- plan and produce a prototype for a website.
- Be able to review the prototype for a website.
24
Working in the Creative Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about employment opportunities in the creative industries
- Know about working practices within the creative industries
- Know about the skills needed for jobs in the creative industries.4.
- Be able to plan the early stages of a career within the creative industries.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3374/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Gateway Qualifications
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2018