Creative iMedia (Level 2

Creative iMedia (Level 2) Cambridge National Certificate (J834 Spec – new for 2022)

Exam Board: OCR

How the course is assessed

The OCR Cambridge National in Creative iMedia equips students with the wide range of knowledge and skills needed to work in the media industry

This will help you to develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the media industry. The qualification will also help you to develop learning and skills that can be used in other life and work situations, such as: • thinking about situations and deciding what is required to be successful • exploring different options and choosing the best way forward to a solve problem • exploring and generating original ideas to find imaginative solutions to problems • selecting the best tools and techniques to use to solve a problem • appropriate use of media to convey meaning • use of planning techniques to complete tasks in an organised way which meet deadlines.

Made up of the three units:

RO93: Creative iMedia in the media industry Externally assessed unit comprising a written exam set and marked by OCR (40%)

RO94 Visual identity and digital graphics and one optional unit. These two units are internally assessed, externally moderated project units (equalling 60%)

Suitable Candidates

This course would suit students who are interested in taking an engaging qualification where you will use your learning in practical, real-life situations, such as: • developing visual identities for clients

• planning and creating original digital graphics

You will study 2 mandatory units and choose 1 optional unit.

The two mandatory units are:

Unit R093: Creative iMedia in the media industry. This is assessed by taking an exam. Unit R094: Visual identity and digital graphics This is assessed by completing a set assignment.

Topics to choose from for the optional unit include: • Characters and comics • Animation with audio • Interactive digital media • Visual imaging • Digital games.

• planning, creating and reviewing original digital media products. • Students will need to have good written literacy skills to attain the higher grades.

You may only take one of Media Studies or Creative iMedia

Post 16 Progression Routes

Cambridge nationals provide a strong base for progression to Further Education:

• Cambridge technicals in IT: Digital

Media Level 2-3 • A level Media studies • Apprenticeships level 3

Student Comments

“Interesting. You get to learn a lot. I think most people would enjoy it.”

“Not what I was expecting but it is cool!”