OCNLR
Level 1
QN: 603/4511/1
Curriculum Active
OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Creative and Digital Media
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCNLR. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1323 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
OCNLR
Syllabus Units
56 Units
Guided Hours
1323 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Action Planning for Own Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise own skills, knowledge and ability.
- Be able to match own skills, knowledge, ability and personal requirements with possible career paths.
- Know routes available for own learning and development, in relation to possible career paths.
- Be able to plan own development.
- Be able to action own development.
2
Action Planning to Improve Performance in Mathematics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify own strengths in mathematics.
- Be able to identify areas to improve in mathematics.
- Be able to set personal targets for improvements in mathematics.
3
Applying for a Job
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different methods of applying for jobs.
- Be able to complete a job application.
4
Awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand what is meant by the terms ‘mental health’ and ‘wellbeing’.2.
- Understand mental health issues in relation to diverse groups.3.
- Know how to access support for mental health issues.
- Know how to foster good mental health and wellbeing in self.
5
Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare collaborative technologies for use.2.
- Be able to use collaborative technology safely and securely.3.
- Be able to contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies.
6
Creating and Publishing Web Pages
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to plan and create web pages.
- Be able to use website software tools to structure and format web pages.
- Be able to publish web pages.
7
Creating Articles for the Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the media and its formats.
- Be able to construct a media article.
- Know how to prepare for a media interview.
- Understand safeguarding protocols as they relate to article production.
- Be able to construct a news release.
8
Creative Media Production Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find out about an aspect of creative media.
- Be able to plan a media product.
- Be able to produce a media product.
- Be able to present a media product.
- Understand how to review media products.
9
Creative Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the differences between fiction and non-fiction.
- Understand how to use personal experience as a basis for creative writing.
- Be able to identify an audience for a piece of creative writing.
- Be able to draft a piece of creative writing.
- Be able to reflect on own work.
10
Critical Thinking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and importance of critical thinking.
- Understand the nature of assumption, bias and stereotyping.
- Know how structure and style impact on argument.
- Be able to form an argument.
- Be able to ask critical questions.
11
Developing Animation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know animation styles and techniques.
- Know how to develop and record ideas for an animated sequence.
- Be able to produce materials for an animated sequence.
- Understand how to review own work.
12
Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of confidence.
- Know what is meant by self-esteem.
- Understand ways of building confidence and self-esteem.
13
Developing Multimedia Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to generate ideas for multimedia products.
- Understand how to plan a multimedia product.
- Be able to produce a multimedia product.
- Be able to present a multimedia product.
- Understand how to review own work.
14
Digital 3D Modelling for Creative Media Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the production of 3D objects.
- Be able to produce primitive 3D objects.
- Understand how to plan a 3D object using primitives.
- Understand how to produce a 3D object.
- Be able to present a 3D object.
- Understand how to review a 3D object.
15
Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a digital publication.2.
- Be able to input audio and video material elements within a rich media publication design.3.
- Be able to format and produce a rich media digital publication.
16
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to design a digital publication that includes text and images.2.
- Be able to input text and combine with other digital media within a publication design.3.
- Be able to edit, format and produce a digital publication.
17
Digital Graphics Editing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about the uses and principles of digital graphics.
- Understand how to plan the editing of digital graphics.
- Be able to produce a digital graphic.
- Be able to review a digital graphic.
18
Digital Image Manipulation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to produce manipulated images.
- Be able to produce manipulated images.
19
Digital Photography
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about digital cameras.
- Understand how to plan a photo-shoot.
- Be able to take photographs using a digital camera.
20
Digital Video
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan a 10 shot film.
- Be able to shoot a film.
- Be able to edit a film in camera.
- Be able to record Vox Pop interviews on video.
- Be able to capture sounds and pictures for an experimental video.
- Be able to plan a short documentary video.
- Be able to shoot a short documentary video.
- Be able to edit a short documentary video.
21
Essay Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand an essay task.
- Be able to plan an essay.
- Be able to research information for the purpose of essay writing.
- Be able to present information in essay form.
22
Establishing a Career in The Music Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand ‘Career Path Objectives’ and the steps required to achieve them.2.
- Understand how to create own role within the music industry.3.
- Be able to plan own personal and professional development.
23
Exploring a Career in the Creative Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to recognise career opportunities in the creative sector.
- Be able to identify future opportunities or goals.
- Understand the value of CVs or portfolios for career development.
24
Following Instructions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why it is important to follow instructions.
- Be able to follow instructions.
25
Game Engine Technologies for Creative Media Industries
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about 3D game engines.
- Be able to plan the development of a 3D game level using a 3D game engine.
- Be able to use a Level editor to create a 3D game engine map.
- Be able to apply testing techniques to a 3D game engine map.
26
Images and Design in Newspapers and Magazines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the format of a newspaper.
- Understand the value of images and graphic design in newspaper and magazine production.
- Be able to design a draft page for a newspaper or magazine.
- Be able to review own work.
27
Improving Personal Productivity
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan the use of digital software to improve productivity.2.
- Be able to use digital systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks.3.
- Be able to review the selection and use of digital tools to make sure that work activities are successful.4.
- Be able to use digital tools to improve personal productivity and time management.
28
Internet Safety for IT users
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the risks that can exist when using the Internet.2.
- Be able to safeguard self and others when working online.3.
- Be able to take precautions to maintain data security.
29
Introduction to Digital Photograph Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use a software package to process digital photographs.
- Be able to personalise digital photographs for use in printed form.
30
Introduction to Film Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know film making styles.
- Understand the use of cameras for film making.
- Be able to use equipment to produce a film.
- Be able to use film making vocabulary.
- Be able to work safely with film making equipment.
31
Introduction to Interactive Media Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about interactive media products.
- Know the uses of interactive media techniques and technology.
- Be able to use interactive media techniques and technology to create an interactive media product.
- Be able to review own work.
32
Introduction to Programming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use variables in computer programming.2.
- Be able to use sequencing in computer programming.3.
- Be able to use repetition/iteration in computer programming.4.
- Be able to use Boolean expressions in computer programming.5.
- Be able to use selection in computer programming.6.
- Be able to plan
- create and debug a simple computer program.
33
Introduction to Radio Production and Interviewing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different types of radio programmes.
- Know about the stories relevant for local radio.
- Be able to conduct an interview.
- Understand different techniques used for radio.
- Understand and be able to use sound recording equipment.
- Understand relevant Health and Safety issues for radio production and interviewing.
34
Introduction to Study Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to develop personal learning skills.
- Understand and use information.
- Be able to plan
- manage, and produce work.
35
Marketing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concepts of marketing and sales.
- Know the elements of the marketing mix.
36
Note Taking
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know reasons for making notes.
- Be able to use note taking systems.
- Be able to use notes for a specific purpose.
37
Organisational Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why organisational skills are important.
- Know how to select the most important task from a number of tasks that must be completed.
- Know how to complete a task with multiple steps on time.
38
Planning and Carrying Out Research
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to plan research.
- Be able to carry out the research plan.
- Be able to present the findings of the research and review own skills.
39
Presentation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about presentations and presentation styles.
- Know about the elements and skills involved in the preparation and delivery of a presentation.
- Be able to deliver a presentation.
- Be able to review own performance in preparing and delivering a presentation.
40
Problem Solving Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand factors that might influence problem solving.
- Be able to use evidence to assist problem solving.
- Be able to apply problem solving processes.
41
Punctuation and Grammar
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use punctuation to aid understanding.
- Be able to use grammar to aid understanding.
42
Reading
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to read different types of texts.
- Understand that texts can have different purposes.
- Be able to use features of texts to find out information.
- Understand the main points and ideas in a text.
- Be able to use organisational and structural features to locate information.
43
Resilience Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of resilience.
- Know how to develop resilience.
- Be able to develop resilience skills.
44
Revision and Exam Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the purpose of academic examinations.
- Be able to establish a study environment.
- Be able to use revision techniques.
- Know how to maintain personal health and well-being when undertaking academic revision and examination.
- Be able to take an academic examination.
45
Speaking and Listening Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to communicate with others.
- Be able to present information effectively to others.
- Be able to obtain information from others.
- Be able to engage in discussion.
46
Spelling
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to find correct spellings.
- Understand own spelling strengths and weaknesses.
- Be able to maintain a personal spelling programme.
47
Spreadsheets
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know different uses for spreadsheets.
- Be able to enter data into a spreadsheet.
- Be able to use multiple worksheets within a workbook.
- Be able to use formulas in a spreadsheet to calculate data.
- Be able to present data in graphical form.
- Be able to sort and manage data in a spreadsheet.
- Be able to print a spreadsheet.
48
Teamwork Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to contribute to the setting of team and individual goals.
- Know about own role responsibility within the team.
- Be able to plan and undertake team activities.
- Be able to review team activities.
49
Time Management Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of good time management.
- Know ways to promote good time management.
- Be able to plan own use of time.
- Know how to improve own time management.
50
Understanding Journalistic Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know journalistic writing differs from other forms of writing.
- Know the purpose of journalistic writing.
- Understand the need for accuracy in journalistic writing.
51
Understanding the Purpose of Advertising
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to distinguish advertisements from other media content.
- Understand how advertisements are used to sell products.
52
Undertaking an Enterprise Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to select an enterprise project for a particular target market
- Know about the costs involved in setting up the product or service
- Know the significance of effective marketing
- Be able to plan
- monitor and review the enterprise project
53
Urban Music Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the evolution of ‘urban music’.
- Understand the basic functions of popular devices found in music and recording studios.3.
- Understand the basic technical terms used in digital music production and sound recording.4.
- Be able to produce, mix and save music in a digital audio workstation (DAW).
54
Using Social Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the opportunities available through use of social media.
- Understand the risks associated with use of social media.
- Be able to use social media to access and post content.
55
Word Processing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to enter, edit and combine text and other information in word processed documents.
- Be able to structure information within word processed documents.
- Be able to use word processing software tools to format and present documents.
56
Writing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to present main points in a logical order.
- Be able to write in short paragraphs.
- Know how to plan and draft written work.
- Be able to proofread and correct writing.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/4511/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCNLR
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2019