Open Awards
    Level 1
    QN: 600/5010/X
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    Open Awards Level 1 Certificate in Employment Skills for the Creative and Cultural Industries (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 3986 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Syllabus Units
    144 Units
    Guided Hours
    3986 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Appreciating the Styles and History of Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about well-known composers of classical music.
    • Know about types of classical music.
    • Know about the types of popular music.
    2

    Art and Design: Colour Theory and Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the terminology employed within colour theory.
    • Understand the colour spectrum.
    • Understand the features and application of monochromatic colour.
    • Understand the features and application of harmonious colour.
    • Understand the features and application of complementary colour.
    • Understand the influence and significance of historical colour.
    • Know about the psychological associations linked to colour.
    3

    Audio effects processors in music production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to identify types of effects
    • Be able to connect an effects processor to other music production equipment
    • Be able to use an effects processor
    4

    Audio Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use audio hardware and software to capture sequences
    • Use audio software tools to combine and edit sequences, Play and present audio sequences
    5

    Basic Craft Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand health and safety requirements.
    • Be able to explore materials and tools for craft activity.
    • Be able to plan for creative activity.
    • Be able to carry out creative activity.
    • Be able to reflect on own work.
    6

    Basic Visual Language

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the characteristics of basic visual language.
    • Know about drawing and painting techniques and materials.
    • Be able to use tools and equipment.
    • Understand Health and Safety procedures.
    • Be able to comment on own work.
    7

    Camera and Darkroom Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about health and safety rules and practice.
    • Understand camera functions.
    • Understand the processing of black and white film.
    • Be able to produce black and white prints.
    • Be able to demonstrate camera and darkroom skills.
    8

    Ceramics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the properties of clay.
    • Be able to use basic forming techniques.
    • Understand the use of decorative techniques.
    • Understand the changes that take place during the making, drying and firing processes.
    • Understand health and safety.
    9

    Choose Supplies and Suppliers for your Business

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to prepare a schedule of the supplies needed for your business.
    • Know how to purchase supplies for your business.
    • Know how to set up stock control of your business supplies.
    10

    Colour Theory and Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Understand the terminology employed within colour technology 2- Understand the colour spectrum 3-Understand the features and application of monochromatic colour 4-Understand the features and application of harmonious colour 5- Understand the features and application of complementary colour 6-Understand the influence and significance of historical colour 7-Know about the psychological associations linked to colour
    11

    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
    12

    Costume for Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know what Health and Safety procedures are required for costume for performance.
    • Understand how costume can enhance the performance and overall production.
    • Understand the value of supporting research and notation for costume for performance.
    • Understand how to assemble costume from wardrobe.
    • Know how to select and use accessories.
    13

    Creating a Digital Animation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Be able to identify types of digital animation 2-Be able to prepare a digital animation 3-Be able to create, test and save a digital animation 4-Be able to review animation and identify further training needs
    14

    Creating a Multimedia Website

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1-Be able to identify different website purposes and features 2-Be able to plan a website with 4 different pages from a specified brief 3-Be able to create a website based on given brief 4-Be able to test website created 5-Be able to obtain feedback and review website
    15

    Creating a Special Effects Video

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Be able to identify different types of video effects and state where they are used 2-Be able to plan a short digital video with special effects 3-Be able to create and edit a special effects video clip 4-Be able to review own work and identify areas of improvement
    16

    Creating a Storyboard

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1 Know the value of storyboarding.2 Be able to research and develop a theme. 3 Be able to outline a story/plot. 4 Be able to produce a storyboard.
    17

    Creating Characters for Animation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1 Be able to identify mediums used for character creation in different animations. 2 Be able to develop ideas for characters to be used in animations. 3 Be able to create characters and props for own animation
    18

    Creating Digital Designs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1 - Obtain, insert and combine information for designs 2-Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs
    19

    Creative Craft Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the health and safety requirements when undertaking creative activity.
    • Know how to develop ideas for creative activity.
    • Know how to experiment with media using a sketchbook and/or journal.
    • Understand the importance of planning for activity.
    • Know how to use materials and equipment within given contexts.
    • Be able to use techniques to undertake activity within given contexts.
    • Be able to reflect on own work.
    20

    Creative Embroidery

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to develop a simple design.
    • Know about embroidery techniques available to interpret designs.
    • Know about the range of fabrics and threads available to the embroiderer.
    • Understand principles of colour in design.
    • Know how to use decorative and functional stitches.
    • Be able to recognise range of tools and equipment.
    • Understand health and safety procedures.
    21

    Design for Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to research a chosen theme or text.
    • Be able to develop design ideas.
    • Be able to meet deadlines.
    • Know how to ensure that targets are met in own area of responsibility.
    • Understand health and safety guidelines.
    • Be able to construct sets as part of a team.
    • Be able to plan allocation of budget.
    22

    Design Project

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to source research material appropriate to the needs of the project.
    • Be able to plan work to meet deadlines using time management skills.
    • Know how to record ideas for project development.
    • Be able to develop and complete design projects using appropriate materials and techniques.
    • Be able to reflect on own work.
    • Understand health and safety procedures.
    23

    Design Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Obtain, insert and combine information for designs
    • Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs
    24

    Design Style

    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 issues influencing development in design styles.
    • Be able to extend their critical awareness and design vocabulary.
    • Know how to undertake research for design assignments.
    25

    Designing and Testing 2 Dimensional Computer Games

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Be able to identify different types of computer games 2-Be able to plan a new 2D computer game from a given brief 3-Be able to create a new 2D game from a given brief 4- Be able to obtain feedback and review game created
    26

    Develop performance skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of practice in developing performance skills
    • Be able to develop performance skills
    27

    Developing DJing Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to safely set up a DJ rig., Set up turntables., Sound check equipment.
    • Create a set.
    28

    Developing Music Skills for Solo Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Develop basic technical skills on an instrument.
    • Develop good practice routines.
    • Develop an appreciation of music from different periods and styles.
    • Develop an awareness of musical competence and performance.
    29

    Developing Musical Ensemble Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about the different roles of a music ensemble
    • Know about skills required to create a musical ensemble
    • Be able to play as part of a music ensemble
    • Know how to review ensemble performance
    30

    Developing Own Interpersonal Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know own strengths and weaknesses.
    • Understand time management.
    • Know how to recognise stress.
    • Understand types of criticism.
    • Understand confident behavior.
    • Understand what is meant by ‘body language’.
    • Understand the difference between aggressive, passive and assertive behaviour.
    31

    Developing Painting and Drawing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use a range of materials to produce paintings and drawings.
    • Be able to use techniques and processes.
    • Be able to follow designs to create drawings and paintings.
    • Be able to reflect on own work.
    • Understand safe working practices.
    32

    Developing Performance Improvisation Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Understand health and safety measures relating to performance 2-Be able to respond to a range of stimuli and develop ideas for performance 3-Be able to use improvisation 4-Be able to give and receive feedback on performance 5-Know how to reflect on own work
    33

    Developing Performance Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the importance of practice in developing performance skills.
    • Be able to develop performance skills
    34

    Developing Photography Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Be able to identify a range of tools and equipment for photography 2-Be able to identify resources to develop basic photography skills 3-Be able to demonstrate photographic skills 4-Be able to maintain a safe working environment
    35

    Developing Rehearsal Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the purpose of rehearsing.
    • Plan a rehearsal.
    • Understand amd demonstrate good rehearsal technique.
    • Understand and demonstrate how to refine the rehearsal performance of the score/text.
    • Understand and demonstrate the importance of interpersonal skills in teh context of a rehearsal.
    • Review the process and results of the rehearsal.
    36

    Digital Graphics Editing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Be able to state styles, purposes and principles of digital graphics 2- Be able to plan the editing of a digital graphic montage 3- Be able to demonstrate editing abilities using digital editing software4-Be able to create and editing a digital graphic montage to a specified brief 5-Be able to review work
    37

    Digital Images

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Be able to obtain, insert and combine information for images2-Be able to use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
    38

    Discovering Arts and Culture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to research a chosen theme from any culture in any area of the arts.
    • Understand the context in which the chosen artist/s, movement or theme developed.
    • Understand the general characteristics of the artistic period, movement or theme chosen.
    • Develop an appreciation of the individual style of the artist/s, movement, or theme chosen.
    • Explore and communicate a personal response to the chosen artist/s, movement, or theme chosen.
    39

    Discovering Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about classical music.
    • Know about the main types of popular music.
    • Know about production of sound in musical instruments.
    • Understand the basic principles of music theory and notation.
    40

    Drawing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand drawing media.
    • Be able to recognise drawing and composition problems.
    • Be able to recognise the characteristics of line.
    • Understand the importance of keeping a personal sketchbook.
    • Understand Health and Safety.
    41

    Explore available Resources to Develop Basic Photography Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore available resources to develop basic photography skills.
    42

    Explore available Resources to Develop Basic Pottery Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Explore available resources to develop basic pottery skills.
    43

    Explore Craft Ideas

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to explore craft ideas
    44

    Explore Your Business Motives

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Identify your needs and aspirations when setting up a business, Be aware of how your own role can affect your personal and business needs
    45

    Exploring Dance Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to participate in practical dance workshops, - Be able to develop a dance piece for performance, - Be able to use dance skills in performance, - Be able to demonstrate employability skills through participation in practical activities
    46

    Exploring Digital Media

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Be able to identify different digital technology devices 2-Be able to identify the use of digital media devices 3-Be able to produce a research project on the use of digital media
    47

    Film Camera and Darkroom Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Know about film camera functions 2-Be able to produce black and white film 3-Be able to process film in a dark room 4-Be able to follow studio/work room health and safety procedures
    48

    Floral Design – Traditional Floral Arrangements

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use colour, line and texture to make simple designs for the two traditional arrangements.
    • Prepare to make the two traditional arrangements to the selected designs.
    • Work safely and effectively., Make the two traditional arrangements.
    49

    Garment Construction Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to join fabric when constructing a garment
    • Know how to distribute fullness
    • Know how to hem and edge fabric
    • Know how to use fastenings
    • Know about health and safety requirements in the sewing environment
    50

    Group Devised Project – Drama Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to communicate with an audience.
    • Be able to take direction.
    • Understand the value of team
    • work in terms of moving a project forward.
    • Understand the need to structure performance work to meet the needs of an audience.
    • Understand scripting conventions and the value of formal script.
    51

    Imaging Software

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Obtain, insert and combine information for images
    • Use imaging software tools to create, manipulate and edit images
    52

    Improving Own Learning and Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Show an awareness of different ways of learning which reflects his/her likes and dislikes.
    • Use his/her own strengths, aptitudes and skills to determine realistic learning target(s).(SLc/L1; Wt/L1; Rs/L1; Ww/L1; Ws/L1), Make decisions about how to achieve learning targets.
    • Review performance.
    53

    Improvisation and Performance Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to devise performance structures through improvisation.
    • Be able to use performance skills.
    • Understand the functions of a brief.
    • Be able to contribute to a group performance.
    54

    Introduction to Composing Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Know about the use of musical devices in composition 2-Be able to compose a piece of music
    55

    Introduction to Film Making

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to apply a range of film making styles.
    • Be able to use appropriate equipment to produce a film.
    • Be able to use film making vocabulary.
    56

    Introduction to Musical Theatre

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the elements of musical theatre., Participate as a performer or member of the technical team in a musical theatre production.
    • Keep a personal activity diary.
    • Review the activities.
    57

    Introduction to the Performing Arts

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about performance venues
    • Know about performance roles in performance venues
    • Know about non-performance roles in performance venues
    • Be able to report on a performance
    58

    Knitting Garments

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare to construct a knitted garment.
    • Be able to use construction methods.
    • Be able to incorporate hem and edge finishes.
    • Be able to incorporate fastenings.
    59

    Life Drawing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand proportion when drawing from a life model.
    • Be able to recognise characteristics of line and tone.
    • Understand the importance of keeping a personal sketchbook.
    • Understand Health and Safety.
    60

    Lighting in Photography

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Be able to identify lighting sources for photography 2- Be able to use lighting sources for photography 3-Understand photographic practice and health and safety procedure
    61

    Live Sound Recording

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan a live recording session.
    • Know the equipment needed to record live sound.
    • Know about microphones.
    • Be able to use microphones to record sound.
    • Be able to use an audio recorder to record sound in a live situation.
    • Be able to mix down sound.
    • Be able to review own live sound recording work.
    62

    Make-up for Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to follow health and safety procedures for performance hair and/or make-up.
    • Understand how hair and/or make-up can enhance stage performance and the overall stage production.
    • Understand the value of supporting research and notation for performance hair and/or make-up.
    • Be able to apply performance hair and/or make-up to create different effects.
    63

    Making Dance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to create movement phrases.
    • Be able to warm up and cool down.
    • Be able to combine movement phrases.
    • Be able to dance with a partner or small group.
    64

    Measuring and Cutting Skills for Garment Making

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know measuring methods for a range of textile/clothing items.
    • Be able to apply measurements to ensure accurate production.
    • Be able to prepare fabrics for accurate cutting.
    • Know how to prepare and cut fabrics using fabrics which do not require special handing.
    • Be able to use different marking methods.
    65

    Music for Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the part music can play in creating mood and atmosphere.
    • Be able to demonstrate music making skills.
    • Understand the use of rhythm and tempo.
    • Be able to select music appropriate for use in performance.
    66

    Music Improvisation and Performance Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the nature of improvisation.
    • Be able to devise performance through the process of improvisation.
    • Understand the functions of a given brief.
    • Be able to contribute to a group devised performance.
    • Understand the value of evaluation.
    67

    Painting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to prepare a surface or canvas support for painting.
    • Know how to use painting materials and equipment.
    • Know how to use painting methods and techniques.
    • Understand Health and Safety.
    68

    Painting in Water Based Media

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand some techniques of drawing as a preparation for watercolour painting.
    • Understand the materials and processes applicable to the medium.
    • Know how to work from direct observation.
    • Know how to gather information for reference by using sketchbooks and photography.
    • Understand Health and Safety and safe studio practice.
    69

    Painting in Watercolours

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Understand techniques of drawing as a preparation for water colouring painting, 2- Be able to use the materials and techniques applicable to the medium, 3- Know how to gather and record information for reference, 4- Be able to follow studio/work room health and safety procedures/
    70

    Painting Methods - Mixed Media

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand mixed media methods.
    • Understand how to use mixed-media materials, techniques and methods.
    • Understand the value of supporting research and notation.
    • Be able to produce work, which shows choice of form and content.
    • Understand Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice.
    71

    Painting Methods - Organising Images

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the nature of various systems for the organisation of pictorial images.
    • Know how to employ working methods through composition in both experimental and finalised art
    • Understand the importance of supporting research and notation including sketchbooks.
    • Know how to produce work, which shows choice of form and content.
    • Understand Health and Safety issues and safe studio practice.
    72

    Painting Methods - Pictorial Language

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand, in visual, pictorial and technical terms, approaches to pictorial language.
    • Know the value of sketchbook methodology for selecting, collecting and using information.
    • Know how to produce work, which shows choice of form and content.
    • Understand Health & Safety procedures and safe studio practice.
    73

    Painting Methods - Surface and Form

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand ways of inflecting the painted surface.
    • Understand surface form and painted effects.
    • Know the value of sketchbook methodology for selecting, collecting and using information.
    • Know how to produce finalised art
    • work, using visual information from a variety of sources.
    • Understand colour mixing and colour theory for application.
    • Understand Health and Safety issues and safe studio practice.
    74

    Painting with Oils and Acrylics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Know how to prepare a surface or canvas support for painting in oils and acrylics 2-Be able to use oil and acrylic painting materials and equipment 3- Know how to gather and record information for reference 4-Be able to follow studio/work room health and safety procedures
    75

    Performing Physical Theatre

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Understand health and safety measures relating to physical theatre 2- Be able to engage safely in physical theatre 3- Be able to undertake basic movement for physical theatre 4- Be able to choreograph simple physical performance sequences 5- Be able to give and receive feedback on performance 6- Know how to reflect on own work
    76

    Photographic Equipment, Processes and Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use photographic equipment, processes and techniques.
    • Be able to explore ideas for photographs.
    • Be able to produce photographs.
    • Be able to comment on own photographic work.
    77

    Photography - Using a Camera and Accessories

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1-Be able to use a camera and accessories to create images 2-Be able to identify recording media 3-Be able to prepare and use a tripod with a camera 4-Be able to transfer images from a camera for printing 5- Be able to follow health and safety procedures
    78

    Photography – Using a Tripod

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare and use a tripod with a camera.
    • Understand relevant Health and Safety issues and procedures.
    79

    Preparation for Employment in the Creative and Cultural Industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise employment opportunities in the creative and cultural industries.
    • Be able to recognise own strengths and weaknesses.
    • Be able to identify future opportunities and goals.
    • Understand the value of CVs and portfolios for career development.
    80

    Preparation for Garment Construction

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to select sewing notions relevant to a given task.
    • Know how to select suitable fabric and patterns.
    • Be able to prepare a pattern and fabric for garment construction.
    81

    Prepare For Interview

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the purpose of an interview.
    • Understand how to prepare for an interview.
    82

    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.
    83

    Printmaking – Printing with Found Materials

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use colour, line and texture to make simple designs of prints using found materials.
    • Prepare to make prints using found materials to the selected design.
    • Work safely and effectively., Make the prints using found materials.
    84

    Produce and Evaluate a Range of Photographic Images

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to create photographic images.
    85

    Producing Textile Samples

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1-Prepare to make decorated textiles to the selected designs 2-Be able to make decorated textiles to the selected designs 3-Be able to work safely and effectively
    86

    Promoting a Performing Arts Event

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan the promotion of a specific performance or event
    • Be able to contribute to the promotion of a specific performance or event
    • Be able to assess the success of the promotion of a specific performance or event
    87

    Research and Design Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the concepts of style in a design historical context.
    • Know about design methods used in relation to a client project brief.
    • Understand design methodology and specific techniques.
    • Be able to collect, file, collate and store research material.
    • Understand the need for professional research and procurement skills.
    • Understand Health and Safety issues.
    88

    Researching and Developing Ideas for Animation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1 Be able to recognise different animation styles.2 Be able to research animation styles.3 Be able to develop ideas for own animation.4 Be able to create a visual representation of ideas
    89

    Sculpture

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to use imaginative or observational skills to prepare for modelling.
    • Understand the principles of working in two and three dimensions.
    • Understand the use of tools and techniques for modelling clay.
    • Understand Health and Safety.
    90

    Sewing Machine Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to thread up a sewing machine correctly.
    • Understand how to use tools and techniques.
    • Be able to produce samples showing different effects.
    • Understand Health and Safety procedures.
    91

    Stained Glass

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to translate images and/or patterns for the production of a stained glass panel.
    • Know how to use tools and equipment.
    • Know how to select materials.
    • Be able to use techniques in assembling stained glass panels.
    • Understand safe working practices and carry out Health and Safety procedures.
    92

    Starting to Develop Performance Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about performance skills
    • Be able to demonstrate preparatory skills in group activities
    • Be able to demonstrate performance skills
    93

    Study Skills for Creative Arts

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the requirements of research and note taking.
    • Understand the requirements of written course work.
    • Understand basic communication skills.
    94

    Taking Digital Photographs

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Be able to identiy photographic equipment 2-Be able to define basic rules of photography 3- Be able to plan and prepare to take photographs to satisfy a specified brief 4-Be able to take photographics using a digital camera to satisfy a specified brief 5- Obtain feedback and identify areas for improvement
    95

    Taking Part in a Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to take a role in preparing for a performance.
    • Be able to undertake a role in a performance for an audience
    96

    Technical Skills for Performance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the roles of technical support in the performance arts.
    • Know how to set up and use production equipment.
    • Be able to use technical skills to enhance a production.
    • Understand health and safety regulations relevant to technical support in the performance arts.
    97

    Textiles

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about surface pattern design.
    • Understand and use basic techniques.
    • Understand Health and Safety procedures.
    98

    Textiles – Textile Decoration

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use colour, line and texture to make simple designs for decorated textiles.
    • Prepare to make decorated textiles to the selected designs.
    • Work safely and effectively., Make decorated textiles.
    99

    The Camera: Film or Digital

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand contexts and approaches to photography.
    • Identify and use the characteristics of camera systems.
    • Be able to control a camera.
    • Understand and employ photographic practice and health and safety procedures.
    100

    The Origins of Modern Art

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the development of the history of practice in the origins of Modern Art.
    • Be able to research and develop ideas.
    • Understand Health and Safety procedures.
    101

    The Photographic Project

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand research for a photographic project.
    • Be able to produce a photographic project.
    • Understand photographic practice and health and safety procedures.
    102

    The Theory of Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand simple and compound time signatures.
    • Be able to use clefs.
    • Know about keys.
    • Be able to use and understand musical terms.
    103

    Understanding the Use of Digital Sampling Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of samplers in modern music production.
    • Understand a musical composition.
    • Be able to create a piece of music using loops prepared and auditioned.
    • Understand how to remix composition
    104

    Understanding The Use Of Digital Sampling Techniques For Composing And Producing Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role of samplers in modern music production.
    • Understand audition.
    • Be able to demonstrate audition.
    • Understand a musical composition.
    • Be able to create a piece of music using loops s/he has prepared and auditioned.
    • Understand how to remix composition.
    • Know how to compare compositions.
    105

    Use Materials and Resources to Develop Ceramics Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use materials and resources to develop ceramics techniques.
    106

    Use Materials and Resources to Develop Floral Crafts Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use materials and resources to develop floral crafts techniques.
    107

    Use Materials and Resources to Develop Photography Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Use materials and resources to develop photography techniques.
    108

    Using Aural Skills in Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know about time signatures.
    • Know rhythmic terminology, notations and patterns.
    • Be able to re
    • produce melodies.
    • Know how to sing and harmonise during rehearsals and performances.
    • Be able to recognise cadences and harmonic perception.
    • Know about changes of dynamic, articulation, tempo and tonality.
    109

    Using Computers in the Arts

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to initialise software for use in the arts.
    • Understand and use tools for use in the arts.
    • Know how to edit items to support development of ideas.
    • Know how to save and retrieve files.
    • Understand the possibilities and limitations of the software to achieve output expectations.
    • Understand Health and Safety procedures.
    110

    Using Disc Jockey Equipment

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Understand what constitutes a DJ rig 2-Understand how to safely set up a DJ rig 3-Be able to safely set up a DJ rig 4-Be able to use headphones and turntable
    111

    Using Stitched Surface Decoration Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be familiar with a range of specialist materials and equipment for stitched surface decoration.(SLlr/L1.6)
    • Identify and demonstrate a range of stitched techniques.(SLc/L1.3), Design and realise stitched surface decorations.(MSS2/L1.2)(SLc/L1.4)
    112

    Using Teamwork Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to contribute to the setting of group and individual goals.
    • Understand their role and responsibility within the group.
    • Know how to plan group activities.
    • Be able to undertake group activities.
    • Know how to review group activities.
    113

    Using The Internet As A Medium For Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how the Internet is a useful medium for musicians.
    • Be able to search the Internet for music related resources.
    • Be able to save a music file from a designated copyright-free website.
    • Understand how file extensions can indicate different media types and compression formats.
    114

    Woodwork

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Recognise and be able to use a variety of hand tools.
    • Understand the methods for maintaining tools.
    • Know about materials used in wood
    • Know how to mark out joints and assemblies.
    • Understand Health and Safety procedures.
    115

    Woodworking Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand Health and Safety factors relating to the work environment.
    • Be able to identify and use hand tools.
    • Be able to use electrical hand tools.
    • Know how to use fixings.
    116

    Working with Clay

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Understand the principles of working in two and three dimensions 2- Be able to use tools and techniques to produce models or sculpture in clay 3-Be able to follow studio/work room health and safety procedures
    117

    Working with Stained Glass

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1- Know how to translate images and/or patterns for the production of a stained glass panel 2- Know how to use tools and equipment 3- Know how to select materials 4- Be able to use techniques in assembling stained glass panels 5- Be able to follow studio/work room health and safety procedures

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/5010/X
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Open Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2012