OCNLR Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for Professions in the Creative and Digital Industries

What you'll be able to do

• Plan a digital game according to a specific brief.
• Design the game and create a test plan to ensure functionality.
• Create games from established designs, incorporating game mechanics and assets.
• Understand how to review the completed game against the original brief to ensure objectives are met.
• Log and record project data throughout the game development process.

What you'll be able to do

• Use a variety of modelling tools to build 3D objects
• Use a variety of modelling tools to build 3D characters
• Define surface textures for 3D objects
• Apply surface textures to 3D objects
• Use lighting techniques to enhance 3D scenes

What you'll be able to do

• Set project requirements for rich media communication using Adobe Flash
• Plan the use of rich media design objects within Adobe Flash projects
• Use the Adobe Flash software interface to structure the development environment effectively
• Build rich media elements using Adobe Flash to meet specified project requirements
• Evaluate rich media elements created using Adobe Flash by testing their functionality and performance

What you'll be able to do

• Establish project requirements for video production.
• Plan design elements when preparing video content to meet specified requirements.
• Customise the Adobe Premiere Pro interface to meet individual project requirements.
• Edit a video sequence using Adobe Premiere Pro to meet project requirements.
• Export video footage using Adobe Premiere Pro to meet specified output requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Establish project requirements for visual communication.
• Use design elements effectively when preparing images to meet project requirements.
• Apply Adobe Photoshop features to enhance and modify images.
• Manipulate images using Adobe Photoshop tools and techniques.
• Publish digital images using Adobe Photoshop for various platforms and purposes.

What you'll be able to do

• Establish project requirements for web communication.
• Plan website design and page layout to meet project requirements.
• Use the Adobe Dreamweaver interface to manipulate image properties for web display.
• Add content to a planned website using Dreamweaver tools and techniques.
• Organise content within a website structure using Dreamweaver.
• Review and maintain websites using Dreamweaver to ensure functionality and accessibility.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the historical development of advertising practice.
• Know how advertisements are constructed, considering elements such as layout, typography, and imagery.
• Generate creative and original ideas for advertisements, considering target audiences and marketing objectives.
• Reflect on own advertisements produced, evaluating their effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement.
• Use Health and Safety procedures for self and general public when creating advertisements.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan visits to art exhibitions, considering factors such as location, opening times, and ticket prices.
• Prepare to examine visual art in context by researching the artist, historical period, and cultural influences.
• Visit art exhibitions to carry out research, taking notes and photographs of selected artworks.
• Interrogate selected art work using own formulated questions, analysing the composition, technique, and meaning.
• Use exhibited art work for own inspiration, developing ideas for own creative projects.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key design characteristics of given objects or images.
• Understand terminology relevant to design practice and history, demonstrating accurate use of language.
• Know key influences on the design of given objects or images, including historical and cultural factors.
• Reflect on design style, considering its impact and effectiveness.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and source research material appropriate to the specific needs of an art project
• Plan the stages of work required for the successful completion of an art project
• Record ideas and concepts effectively for the development of an art project
• Develop an art project from initial concept to final completion
• Review own work, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement
• Work safely, adhering to health and safety guidelines, when undertaking an art project

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the use of digital technology within the Creative Media sector, including software, hardware, and online platforms.
• Understand the implications of converging technology on the workforce in a particular Creative Media industry, such as film, television, or gaming.
• Know how converging technology has been exploited to reach new audiences and generate revenue, providing examples of successful strategies.
• Plan a research exercise to test an idea for exploiting converging technology, including defining the research question, methodology, and target audience.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the core principles of broadcast journalism, including ethics, accuracy, and impartiality.
• Plan effectively for a broadcast, considering content, audience, and format.
• Produce a broadcast, demonstrating technical skills and journalistic competence.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the physical and working properties of different types of clay
• Know and understand a range of clay forming techniques
• Plan the process of making a clay item, considering design and technique
• Use appropriate clay forming techniques to create a ceramic item
• Use a range of ceramic decorative techniques to enhance a clay item
• Know the physical and chemical changes that occur during the ceramic making, drying and firing processes
• Follow health and safety procedures for working safely with clay and associated equipment
• Review own work, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Create bitmap and vectored images using appropriate software.
• Edit bitmap and vectored images to meet specific requirements.
• Edit text within a graphic design project.
• Save and open image files in various formats.
• Print an image with appropriate settings for desired output.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and source research material appropriate to the specific needs of a craft design project
• Plan the stages of work required for the successful completion of a craft design project
• Record ideas and concepts effectively for the development of a craft design project
• Develop a craft design project from initial concept to final completion
• Review own work, identifying areas of strength and areas for improvement
• Work safely, adhering to health and safety guidelines, when undertaking a craft design project

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key design characteristics of different styles or movements relevant to a specific craft
• Understand the design characteristics of given objects, identifying key features and influences
• Understand the terminology relevant to design practice and the history of design
• Know the key historical and cultural influences on the design of objects
• Reflect on a chosen design style, considering its strengths, weaknesses and cultural significance
• Reflect on a chosen design style, considering its strengths, weaknesses and cultural significance

What you'll be able to do

• Explore the purpose and methods of recording digital sound for various applications.
• Plan a digital sound sequence to meet a specific brief, considering factors such as duration, style, and target audience.
• Create, save, and test the digital sound sequence using appropriate software and equipment.
• Understand how to review the digital sound outcome against the original brief, identifying strengths and weaknesses.

What you'll be able to do

• Investigate the world of digital video, exploring different genres, techniques, and technologies.
• Plan the pre-production and the original video to a specific brief, considering factors such as script, storyboard, and location.
• Record and test the video footage, using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Understand how to review the video against the original brief, identifying strengths and weaknesses and suggesting improvements.

What you'll be able to do

• Use appropriate structures and styles when creating websites
• Use website software tools effectively to prepare content for websites
• Publish websites using appropriate methods and technologies

What you'll be able to do

• Understand literary styles and genres for different audiences, recognising the conventions and expectations associated with each.
• Record and use personal experience, anecdotes and observations to inform creative writing.
• Understand the importance of structuring and shaping initial ideas through planning and drafting, developing a coherent narrative.
• Understand the importance of choosing a particular reading audience and tailoring writing to suit their needs and interests.
• Reflect on own work, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Create a detailed character sheet, including visual references and personality traits, for an animated character
• Make line tests and animatics to plan and refine the movement and timing of an animation
• Work from a storyboard to create a digital animation, following the planned sequence of events
• Review the final animation, identifying areas for improvement and assessing its overall effectiveness

What you'll be able to do

• Focus image making around a piece of copy.
• Understand the technical parameters required within the realm of digital editorial illustration.
• Demonstrate a sense of audience in visualising a final solution.
• Express a personal style in visualising a final solution.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different types and features of digital cameras.
• Use a digital camera to capture images.
• Plan a photo-shoot, considering location, subject and lighting.
• Take photographs using a digital camera, applying appropriate techniques.
• Edit and review photographs taken, making necessary adjustments.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the historical and socio-economic contexts in which arts, design and cultural movements develop and emerge.
• Know the context in which artists and designers create art, artefacts and products.
• Understand how art, design and cultural movements influence the work of artists and designers.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the characteristics and uses of different drawing media.
• Address drawing and composition problems effectively.
• Know the characteristics of line and its application in drawing.
• Understand the importance of keeping a personal sketchbook for practice and development.
• Use drawing media to create drawings.
• Work safely when drawing, following health and safety guidelines.

What you'll be able to do

• Create fashion illustrations that meet a given brief.
• Assemble appropriate materials for fashion illustration, including references and resources.
• Use a range of fashion illustration techniques to create visual representations.
• Draw with line and tone using a variety of media to create different effects.

What you'll be able to do

• Research information and resources for a film or video project
• Undertake a film project, applying relevant skills and techniques
• Reflect on own film produced, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
• Understand relevant Health and Safety issues and procedures related to film projects

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role and application of graphic design in various contexts.
• Know the tools and equipment commonly used in graphic design projects.
• Research ideas and concepts for graphic design projects, using appropriate sources.
• Plan and prepare effectively for a graphic design project, considering all relevant factors.
• Use graphic design tools, equipment and techniques to create visual communication.
• Review and evaluate own graphic design work, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Research a theme from a set brief, gathering relevant information and inspiration.
• Use visual language skills, such as drawing and sketching, to communicate design ideas effectively.
• Understand the stages of the design development cycle, from initial concept to final product.
• Know major historical trends and influential designers in the fashion industry.
• Know current trends and contemporary designers in the fashion industry.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the characteristics and functions of different social media channels
• Use social media effectively to engage with a target audience
• Create and maintain a consistent social media identity

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the functions of typography in visual communication, including readability and aesthetics.
• Understand and use formal elements of typography, such as typeface, size, and spacing, to create effective designs.
• Create design work using typography, applying knowledge of its functions and formal elements.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand when it is appropriate to use different types of interview techniques
• Generate relevant and effective interview questions for different journalistic situations
• Understand the characteristics of a good interview in various journalistic contexts
• Conduct a journalistic interview, applying appropriate skills and techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Manipulate a range of media and materials in art and design, exploring their properties and potential.
• Collate and document research related to materials exploration, using appropriate methods.
• Understand the current market trends and preferences within art and design applications, relating to materials.
• Know about conventions and approaches in art and design related to materials and their application.
• Work safely in an art and design context when handling different materials and equipment.
• Review and evaluate own art and design materials exploration, identifying strengths and weaknesses.

What you'll be able to do

• Know how a media industry identifies and segments audiences for its products
• Understand how media products are constructed and tailored for specific audiences
• Understand how audiences can respond to and interpret media products in different ways

What you'll be able to do

• Know the different approaches to news reporting, including print, broadcast, and online journalism.
• Generate news stories that are accurate, informative, and engaging for the target audience.
• Conduct suitable research, using appropriate methods, to support a news story and ensure its credibility.
• Conduct a news interview effectively, asking relevant questions and gathering insightful information from sources.
• Understand what makes a good story, considering factors such as newsworthiness, human interest, and impact.
• Understand the importance of developing a clear approach to producing a story, including planning, structuring, and writing.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about pre-production techniques used in creative media production, including storyboarding, scriptwriting, and location scouting.
• Plan pre-production activities effectively, considering resources, timelines, and potential challenges.
• Produce pre-production documents, such as scripts, storyboards, and production schedules, to guide the production process.
• Understand how to review pre-production documents and processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure a smooth production.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise a range of employment opportunities available in the creative and digital industries.
• Recognise own strengths and weaknesses relevant to employment in the creative and digital industries.
• Achieve own career goals through effective planning and action.
• Understand the value of CVs and portfolios as tools for personal and career development.

What you'll be able to do

• Select visual art work for presentation, considering its suitability for the intended audience and purpose.
• Use appropriate materials and techniques to present own selected visual art work effectively.
• Present visual art work safely, adhering to relevant health and safety guidelines.
• Take into account environmental considerations when presenting visual art work, minimising negative impacts.
• Review and evaluate own presented visual art work, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the different types of printmaking materials available.
• Correctly and safely use printmaking materials, techniques and processes.
• Safely and effectively use printmaking techniques, materials and processes to create prints.
• Use printmaking equipment safely, adhering to relevant health and safety guidelines.
• Review own printmaking work, identifying areas for improvement and future development.

What you'll be able to do

• Select and define own theme for creative work, demonstrating understanding of its potential.
• Select appropriate processes, methods and materials for a chosen theme, justifying the selection.
• Apply a chosen process to develop ideas related to the theme, showing experimentation and refinement.
• Progressively follow through ideas to present finished piece(s) of work, demonstrating a coherent development process.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan the production of craft work, considering resources, timescales and desired outcomes.
• Produce craft work according to the plan, demonstrating relevant skills and techniques.
• Evaluate the creative and craft making processes used, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how live radio broadcasts are produced, including the roles of different personnel and the technical processes involved.
• Brief presenters effectively, providing them with clear instructions and relevant information about the programme.
• Monitor programme timings accurately, ensuring that the broadcast stays on schedule and within the allocated time slots.
• Produce content to meet radio requirements, including scripts, audio clips, and other materials that are suitable for broadcast.

What you'll be able to do

• Generate a story idea that is suitable for a TV package, considering its newsworthiness, audience appeal, and feasibility.
• Plan and prepare a production effectively, including developing a script, creating a storyboard, and organising resources.
• Operate a range of production equipment competently, including cameras, microphones, and lighting equipment.
• Feed back on recorded footage, providing constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Apply research techniques effectively in visual art projects.
• Record research activities accurately and comprehensively in visual art.
• Present the results of research clearly and effectively in visual art.

What you'll be able to do

• Use research methods and techniques to gather material for a media production, ensuring that the information is accurate, relevant, and up-to-date.
• Use research methods and techniques to investigate an existing media product, analysing its strengths, weaknesses, and target audience.
• Know about research methods and techniques, including primary and secondary research, qualitative and quantitative data collection, and ethical considerations.
• Present results of research clearly and effectively, using appropriate formats and visual aids to communicate findings to others.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact of site-specific art practice on a community, considering social, cultural and environmental factors.
• Generate ideas for site-specific art works, responding to the characteristics of the chosen site.
• Plan for and create site-specific art works, taking into account practical considerations and community needs.
• Understand issues for the community in designing and placing site-specific art works, including consultation and ethical considerations.
• Reflect on own art work produced, evaluating its effectiveness and impact on the site and community.
• Use Health and Safety procedures for self and general public when creating and installing site-specific art works.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the basic nature of sound
• Use technical language relating to sound and acoustics

What you'll be able to do

• Know the different types of materials and equipment used for textile production, understanding their properties and uses.
• Design textile items, considering function, aesthetics and materials.
• Plan how to produce textile items, outlining the steps involved and resources required.
• Use materials and equipment for textile production safely and effectively.
• Use a range of textile techniques to create different effects and textures.
• Use textile techniques to produce articles, demonstrating skill and attention to detail.
• Review own textile work, identifying areas for improvement and future development.
• Follow health and safety guidelines when producing textile items, ensuring a safe working environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Use a range of materials and resources effectively to develop photography techniques.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the use of social media for promotion
• Explore ideas for promoting a product or service using social media
• Present an idea for the promotion of a product or service using social media

What you'll be able to do

• Know about video hardware and software
• Plan for a video shoot
• Use video hardware and software to capture information
• Store and retrieve information captured on video
• Use video software tools to edit video sequences
• Play video sequences
• Review own video work

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a digital video (DV) camera
• Perform basic operations using a DV camera
• Capture a variety of camera shots
• Understand health and safety in practice

What you'll be able to do

• Use video hardware and software to capture sequences
• Use video software tools and techniques to combine and edit sequences
• Play and present video sequences

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret and work to fulfil the specific requirements of a given visual arts brief.
• Develop and present own ideas effectively in response to a visual arts brief.
• Produce a final visual arts outcome that aligns with the requirements of a given brief.
• Present finished visual arts work professionally in response to a given brief.
• Review and critically evaluate own visual art work, produced to fulfil a given brief, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify different software packages used to work with digital images
• Describe the features and functions of software used to work with digital images
• Use a software package to manipulate digital images
• Use a software package to enhance digital images
• Organise and store digital images effectively
• Use appropriate methods to share images digitally
• Explain copyright considerations in relation to the use of digital images
• Explain legal considerations in relation to the use of digital images
• Explain ethical considerations for the manipulation of images

What you'll be able to do

• Develop ideas for work in mixed media, considering different techniques and materials
• Plan mixed media work, outlining the steps involved and resources required
• Produce work using mixed media techniques, demonstrating creativity and skill
• Work safely when using mixed media, adhering to health and safety guidelines
• Review own work, identifying areas for improvement and reflecting on the creative process

What you'll be able to do

• Explain how to engage a target audience when writing for radio
• Understand the principles of writing for different purposes in radio broadcasting
• Write commercial content for radio, adhering to industry standards and guidelines