Course Structure
The OCR Level 2 Diploma for iMedia Users provides pupils with a high quality, industry-recognised award. It is a vocationally-related qualification that provides valuable opportunities for individuals to develop skills and gain knowledge and understanding to support entry into a wide range of job roles within the dynamic interactive media industry particularly with The Media:City located at The Salford Quays providing ample opportunities with the massive investment by the BBC. This iMedia course could open doors to the world of television, radio and animation. This is the qualification for young people with enthusiasm and some interactive media expertise. Those raised on digital media and gaming will be attracted to a qualification that is new, refreshing and relevant. This course is particularly for you if you are:
- Considering developing a career in interactive media
- Wanting to learn more about new media
- Looking to learn more about their hobby or leisure activities
iMedia is a 2-year course comprising of the units of work listed below. Each pupil will create a portfolio of work for each unit assignment with all units being centre-assessed and moderated by OCR. All units must be completed and are graded as either Pass or Fail. The Pass grade is the equivalent to 2 GCSE’s at grade B.
Units covered
Unit 1: Digital Graphics
In this unit you will use a digital camera to obtain images, use the basic editing tools and features of a digital image manipulation programme and edit them digital graphic for a particular purpose.
Unit 2: Web Authoring
In this unit you will understand the requirements and capabilities of web authoring as well as the range of accessing web pages and connecting to the internet. You will create a website structure and use the tools and features of a web authoring program to add content to a website. You will then manage and upload a website.
Unit 3: Digital Animation
In this unit you will explore animation techniques, plan and create a digital animation and then review the completed animation.
Unit 6: Digital Video
In this unit you will explore the technology required to produce and record digital video, plan, record, capture, edit and save the digital video and then review the project as a whole.
Unit 7: 2D Game Design
In this unit you will explore the world of 2D games and game environments, plan, create and improve the game and then review the finished game.
Testimonials by iMedia pupils
I think that overall iMedia is a very good option to take and a good course. In the first term I have learnt a lot that I didn’t know already. I can now use Photoshop to edit photographs and use video editing software.
Danny Atkinson, Year 9
I like the iMedia course because it is fun and I am learning things like how to use programs like Games Factory and Photoshop. We learned how to use digital cameras and professional video editing software Premiere Pro.
Jak Nemec, Year 9
For more information, please see Miss Hamer in the ICT department
