Multimedia

Course summary

Aims of the course • To provide learners with the opportunity through applied learning to develop the core specialist knowledge, skills and understanding required in the digital media sector. • To develop an understanding of how different media institutions operate to create products that appeal to specific target audiences. • To develop knowledge and understanding of the pre-production, planning and production processes of a range of media products. • To develop transferable skills such as planning, communication, adaptability and leadership Cambridge Technicals are vocational qualifications for students aged 16+. They’re designed with the workplace in mind. They are equivalent to UK A levels and are highly valued by universities, further education colleges and employers alike. The Technical Certificate in Digital Media is a varied, interesting and practical course for any student who wants to study digital media concept and product development with a focus on moving image and audio media production. In Year 12 you will take three units, made up of two mandatory and one optional unit. • Media products and audiences – mandatory • Create a media product – mandatory • Scripting for Media Products – optional This will lead to an OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Digital Media qualification equivalent to an AS level. In Year 13 you will take a further three units, one mandatory and two optional. You will study the following mandatory unit: • Pre-production and planning – mandatory • Advertising media – optional • Plan and deliver a pitch for a media product – optional This will lead to an OCR Level 3 Cambridge Extended Technical Certificate in Digital Media qualification equivalent to a full A level.