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Exam Board: OCR
A Media based course with the opportunity to achieve up to 4 GCSE equivalent grades from A – C
This course has been developed to recognise learner’s skills, knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology functions, environments and operations. Students carry out a range of tasks that have been designed to recognise their achievements in a modern, practical way that is relevant to the workplace.
This course specifically aims to:
Develop learner's knowledge and understanding of the Information and Communication Technology sector
Develop learner's skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing their employability within the Information and Communication Technology sector
Develop learner's ability to work autonomously and effectively in an Information and Communication Technology context
Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of Information and Communication Technology, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in the operation and development of ICT specific or ICT non-specific business organisations
Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to access further or higher education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis
Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to enter employment or enhance their current employment status
Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.
All units are centre-assessed and externally moderated by OCR. There are no timetabled exams for this qualification. The course is assessed through coursework only. The full award and units from this qualification are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.
A compulsory unit in which students will be able to show that they understand:
By completing this unit candidates will develop knowledge relating to the planning and creation of a multimedia website that is fit for purpose. Candidates will develop the skills to plan, design and implement a simple website using appropriate software.
They will develop an understanding of common concepts and features relating to the creation of web pages, webpage formatting and website structure.
They will be able to format the pages to create a house style, including creating
hyperlinks, tables and forms. Candidates will also develop skills to include interactive elements, where appropriate.
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By completing this unit candidates will develop knowledge and understanding of developing and using multimedia products.
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By completing this unit candidates will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of the process of planning, drafting, developing and creating a DTP document to meet the needs of a target audience. Candidates will develop their graphics manipulation skills to edit and develop a series of images for inclusion in their DTP document, as well as create a simple graphic using the graphic tools available in DTP packages.
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By completing this unit candidates will develop their knowledge of different types of computer graphics that can be used in web pages.
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By completing this unit candidates will develop a knowledge and understanding of how to design, produce and test a short audio clip which is fit for purpose.
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By completing this unit candidates will develop a knowledge and understanding of how to design, produce and test a short video clip which is fit for purpose.
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By completing this unit candidates will develop a knowledge and understanding of how to design, produce and test a short animation which is fit for purpose.
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