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    OCR Vocational Media Studies

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    Ofqual Regulated: 601/7258/7
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    Official Regulatory Specification

    Regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England

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    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/7258/7
    Awarding Organisation
    OCR
    Regulatory Type
    Other General Qualification
    National Level & Units
    Vocational • 11 units
    Sector Subject Area: Media and communication
    This qualification is officially accredited under the national framework. Credits and certified outcomes are recognised by employers, further education colleges, and training providers throughout the UK.

    Qualification Units

    11 units

    How this qualification is graded

    Assessment follows the awarding organisation’s published requirements. Check the exact unit methods and grading rules with your provider.

    The creation and use of sound in media

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of The creation and use of sound in media. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in The creation and use of sound in media. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for The creation and use of sound in media

    3 learning outcomes

    Plan and deliver a pitch for a media product

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Plan and deliver a pitch for a media product. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Plan and deliver a pitch for a media product. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Plan and deliver a pitch for a media product

    3 learning outcomes

    Cross media industry awareness

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Cross media industry awareness. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Cross media industry awareness. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Cross media industry awareness

    3 learning outcomes

    Create a media product

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Create a media product. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Create a media product. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Create a media product

    3 learning outcomes

    Social media and globalisation

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Social media and globalisation. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Social media and globalisation. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Social media and globalisation

    3 learning outcomes

    Scripting for media products

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Scripting for media products. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Scripting for media products. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Scripting for media products

    3 learning outcomes

    Journalism and the news industry

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Journalism and the news industry. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Journalism and the news industry. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Journalism and the news industry

    3 learning outcomes

    Create a personal media profile

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Create a personal media profile. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Create a personal media profile. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Create a personal media profile

    3 learning outcomes

    Media products and audiences

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Media products and audiences. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Media products and audiences. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Media products and audiences

    3 learning outcomes

    Advertising media

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Advertising media. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Advertising media. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Advertising media

    3 learning outcomes

    Pre-production and planning

    Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Pre-production and planning. Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Pre-production and planning. Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Pre-production and planning

    3 learning outcomes

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