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How you’d get this certificate
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- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer Open College Network Northern Ireland has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and Open College Network Northern Ireland awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from Open College Network Northern Ireland.
01What it is
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These are the units Open College Network Northern Ireland registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated. Zavmo teaches towards them on your own work, and work done here is recognised as prior learning under the agreements we hold.
Zavmo is not an awarding body, is not an approved centre, and is not affiliated with Open College Network Northern Ireland. It does the teaching and the mapping. Open College Network Northern Ireland sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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02The units
What each unit actually teaches you to do
Capturing and Editing Audio Sequences Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit develops learners' skills in capturing and editing audio sequences using appropriate hardware and software. You'll select microphones and recording devices, set input levels, and edit audio to produce polished sequences.
What you'll be able to do
- Select and use appropriate audio hardware, such as microphones and recording devices, to capture audio sequences.
- Use audio software to capture audio sequences, including setting input levels and recording formats.
- Use audio software tools to edit audio sequences, including cutting, copying, pasting, and mixing.
- Use audio software tools to enhance audio sequences, including applying effects and adjusting levels.
- Play back audio sequences using appropriate hardware and software.
- Present audio sequences in a suitable format for the intended audience.
Capturing, Editing and Presenting Video Sequences Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit develops skills in using video hardware and software to capture, edit, and present video sequences. You'll combine editing techniques to create coherent narratives and present video content effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Use video hardware and software to capture video sequences effectively
- Use video software tools and techniques to combine and edit video sequences, creating a coherent narrative
- Play and present video sequences, ensuring optimal viewing experience
Composition Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit guides learners in creating original musical compositions by exploring inspiration sources, assessing instrumentation, and applying hooks, melodies, rhythms, and arrangement techniques to structure compositions.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the starting point for an original composition
- Assess instrumentation
- Use hook, melody and rhythm in music
- Implement arrangement and structuring techniques
Developing Drawing Skills for Painting Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit develops learners' drawing skills specifically for painting preparation and production. You'll use line and tone, select appropriate media and surfaces, and understand the relationship between drawing and painting.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a range of drawing media effectively, such as pencils, charcoal, and pastels.
- Use different drawing surfaces appropriately, considering their texture and suitability for different media.
- Understand the use of drawing in the preparation and production of paintings, including sketching and underpainting.
- Use line and tone to create form and depth in drawings.
- Use sketchbooks to record observations, develop ideas, and experiment with different techniques.
- Understand the relationship between drawing and painting, including how drawing skills can inform and enhance painting techniques.
- Adhere to Health and Safety procedures when using drawing materials and equipment.
Developing Problem Solving Skills Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
It teaches you to analyse factors influencing problem-solving and apply evidence-based approaches. You'll practise problem-solving processes to develop feasible solutions to given problems.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how a range of factors might influence potential solutions to given problems
- Use evidence to support problem solving
- Apply some of the processes involved in problem solving for given problems
Developing Websites Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll learn to create website structures and styles using CSS, prepare content with software tools, publish websites, and test functionality to ensure accessibility and usability.
What you'll be able to do
- Create structures for websites, including navigation menus, page layouts, and content organisation
- Define styles for websites, including fonts, colours, and backgrounds, using CSS or similar technologies
- Use software tools to prepare content for websites, including optimising images, formatting text, and creating hyperlinks
- Publish websites to a web server, ensuring accessibility and functionality
- Test websites to ensure they function correctly across different browsers and devices
Digital Fabrication Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll understand health and safety considerations in digital fabrication and use software to design and fabricate products. The unit covers safe operation of equipment and handling of materials in digital fabrication processes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand health and safety issues associated with digital fabrication, including the safe operation of equipment and the handling of materials
- Use software to create designs for digital fabrication, applying appropriate design principles and techniques
- Fabricate a design using digital fabrication equipment, following safety procedures and achieving a satisfactory result
Drawing Development Methods and Skills Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll develop drawing skills using various media and surfaces, representing three-dimensional form, mass, and space. The unit covers drawing at different tempos and the effective use of sketchbooks within safe studio practice.
What you'll be able to do
- Use a variety of different drawing media, such as pencils, charcoal, pastels and inks, to create different effects.
- Draw on different surfaces, such as paper, canvas and board, adapting techniques as necessary.
- Draw three-dimensional form, mass, space, structure and scale accurately and effectively.
- Make drawings at varying tempos, from quick sketches to detailed studies.
- Use sketchbooks effectively to record observations, develop ideas and experiment with different techniques.
- Understand Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice to ensure a safe working environment.
Film and Video Production Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit provides learners with an understanding of the film and video production process, including pre-production, production, and post-production stages. You'll produce materials and develop a final short film or sequence.
What you'll be able to do
- Know the film and video production process
- Produce pre-production materials
- Produce production materials
- Develop a final version of a short film or sequence of a film
- Know the certification process
Health and Safety in a Working Environment Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll gain knowledge of health and safety procedures, policies, and responsibilities within their workplace. The unit emphasises maintaining safe working environments and correct use of personal protective equipment.
What you'll be able to do
- Be aware of health and safety procedures and policy at work
- Maintain a safe working environment in own workplace
- Be aware of responsibility for Health and Safety in own workplace
Life Drawing Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
It teaches you to recognise different life drawing techniques and styles, focusing on proportion when drawing from a life model. You'll maintain personal sketchbooks and apply safe working practices in life drawing.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise different approaches to life drawing, including techniques and styles
- Understand proportion when drawing from a life model, demonstrating accurate representation
- Understand the importance of maintaining a personal sketchbook for practice and development
- Understand safe working practices in a life drawing studio, including posture and handling materials
Live Sound Engineering Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll learn to set optimal signal-to-noise ratios and maintain balanced mixes during live sound engineering. The unit includes communication with performers and stage crew and performing post-performance activities professionally.
What you'll be able to do
- Set an optimal signal-to-noise ratio, minimising unwanted noise and maximising the clarity of the audio signal
- Maintain a mix throughout a live performance, adjusting levels and EQ as needed to ensure a consistent and balanced sound
- Maintain contact with the stage, communicating effectively with performers and stage crew to address any technical issues
- Perform post-performance activities, including packing down equipment and reviewing the performance to identify areas for improvement
Location Sound Recording Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit covers the properties and applications of different microphones and the basic principles of recording high-quality sound. You'll participate in planning and executing location sound recording for short productions and reflect on their own performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the properties of different types of microphones, their applications in location sound recording, and the basic principles of recording high-quality sound
- Participate in the development of a plan for location sound recording in a short production, considering factors such as microphone placement, ambient noise, and power requirements
- Record sound for a short production, using appropriate equipment and techniques to capture clear and usable audio
- Reflect on own performance in location sound recording, identifying areas of strength and areas for development
Multi-track Recording Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll plan and execute multi-track recording sessions, considering equipment, resources, and health and safety. The unit covers microphone use, recording processes, and reviewing recordings for quality and effectiveness.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a multi-track recording session, considering equipment and resources
- Understand health and safety issues associated with making recordings in a studio environment
- Understand the use of different types of microphones in the recording process, including their characteristics and applications
- Understand the stages involved in the multi-track recording process, from setup to mixing
- Record an ensemble performance using multi-track recording techniques and review the quality of the recording
Musical Ensemble Skills Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll learn to perform as part of a musical ensemble, demonstrating effective communication and listening. The unit covers rehearsal planning and musical competence to contribute constructively to ensemble performances.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform effectively as part of a musical ensemble, contributing to the overall sound and performance.
- Undertake and adhere to a rehearsal schedule, demonstrating commitment and preparation.
- Demonstrate musical competence through accurate and expressive performance, showcasing technical skills and musical understanding.
Performance Realisation Skills - Performer Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll develop the disciplines and techniques essential for effective performance realisation. The unit includes preparation, focus during performance, and critical review of both personal performance and overall realisation.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate the disciplines required for effective performance realisation.
- Demonstrate the techniques required for effective performance realisation.
- Review own performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
- Review the realisation, identifying areas of success and areas for improvement.
Practical Presentation Skills Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit develops learners' ability to plan, prepare, and deliver presentations using various visual aids and delivery styles. You'll also assess their performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the skills involved in preparing and delivering presentations
- Use different visual aids and delivery styles in presentations
- Plan a presentation
- Deliver a presentation
- Understand how to assess performance and identify areas for improvement
Preparing for a Career or Further Study in the Creative Industries Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll identify employment and education opportunities within the creative industries and relate these to their personal qualities. The unit supports planning for career development or further study in the sector.
What you'll be able to do
- Identify employment and education opportunities in the creative industries sector
- Match creative industries sector opportunities to own personal qualities
- Plan own career or further study in the creative industries sector
Song Writing Skills Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll study popular music genres and the typical subject matter within them. The unit covers the use of lyrical and compositional devices to develop songwriting skills across different musical styles.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the characteristics of popular music genres
- Understand the typical subject matter explored in popular music
- Understand the application of lyrical devices in songwriting
- Understand the application of compositional devices in songwriting
Sound Checking an Ensemble Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit teaches learners how to perform sound checks, prepare Public Address (PA) systems, and sound check instruments. You'll work with performers to create balanced mixes and ensure optimal sound quality during live events.
What you'll be able to do
- Perform a sound check effectively
- Prepare a Public Address (PA) system for sound check, ensuring all components are correctly connected and functioning
- Sound check instruments, adjusting levels and EQ to achieve a clear and balanced sound
- Work with performers during a sound check, addressing their needs and preferences
- Create a balanced mix during a sound check, ensuring all instruments and vocals are audible and well-proportioned
Sound for Moving Image Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit explores the relationship between sound and picture in film and the impact of sound design. You'll develop sound plans and record sound for short film productions to enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the relationship between sound and picture in film, including the impact of sound design
- Develop a comprehensive plan for sound in a short film production, including identifying sound requirements
- Record sound effectively for a short film production, ensuring quality and clarity
Studio Mixing Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll understand audio mixing principles including levels, equalisation, and effects. The unit develops skills to demonstrate mixing techniques and evaluate mixes for clarity, balance, and overall sound quality.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand what is meant by mixing in audio production, including the roles of levels, EQ, and effects
- Demonstrate mixing techniques, using appropriate tools and processes to enhance the sound of a recording
- Evaluate a good mix, identifying its strengths and weaknesses in terms of clarity, balance, and overall impact
Teamwork Skills in Practice Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll explore team roles, responsibilities, and goal-setting processes within a team environment. The unit emphasises effective communication, co-operation, and collabouration, enabling learners to review team performance critically.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different roles and responsibilities of team members within a team
- Contribute to the setting of team goals and own individual goals within the team
- Be aware of others’ rights to communicate effectively and respectfully within a team
- Recognise the importance of co-operation and collaboration within a team to achieve common goals
- Review team performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement
Technical Sound and Audio Production Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit covers health and safety issues and professional practices in sound and audio production. You'll use production equipment effectively, develop creative ideas, work collabouratively, and reflect on their work.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand health and safety issues relating to sound and audio production, including risk assessments and safe working practices
- Use sound and audio production equipment effectively, including microphones, mixers, and recording devices
- Develop ideas for sound and audio production, exploring different creative concepts
- Understand professional working methods used in sound and audio production, including industry standards and protocols
- Work effectively within a group situation during sound and audio production projects
- Reflect on own work in sound and audio production, identifying strengths and areas for development
Three Dimensional Modelling and Animation Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit provides learners with knowledge of the historical development of 3D animation and key modelling concepts. You'll build and rig simple 3D characters, apply animation techniques, and render final animations safely.
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the historical development of computer-generated 3D animation
- Apply 3D modelling concepts to construct a simple 3D scene
- Build a simple 3D character and add rigging for animation
- Use 3D character animation techniques to create and render a final 3D animation
- Understand Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice within a 3D modelling and animation environment
- Reflect on own performance in 3D modelling and animation tasks
Undertaking a Solo Performance Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll develop solo performance skills on a chosen instrument, demonstrating technical proficiency and effective practice routines. The unit also fosters appreciation of diverse musical styles and understanding of musical competence.
What you'll be able to do
- Demonstrate basic technical skills on a chosen instrument, showing control and accuracy.
- Develop effective practice routines to improve musical skills and technique.
- Develop an appreciation of music from different periods and styles, demonstrating knowledge of musical history and genres.
- Understand the elements of musical competence and performance, including technique, interpretation, and stage presence.
Using Cameras and Accessories for Film and Video Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
You'll understand safe practices in photographic and video making and how to use camera features and accessories effectively. They will capture images and video and transfer media securely for further use.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand safe photographic and video making practices, including risk assessments
- Effectively use the features of a camera and its associated accessories
- Use a camera and accessories to capture still images and video footage
- Transfer images and video from a camera to a computer or other storage device
Using Imaging Software Tools Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
It teaches you to obtain digital images from various sources and use imaging software tools to create, manipulate, and edit images. You'll combine different types of information to produce composite digital images.
What you'll be able to do
- Obtain digital images from various sources, such as cameras, scanners and the internet.
- Insert and combine different types of information, such as text, graphics and other images, into a digital image.
- Use imaging software tools to create new images from scratch.
- Use imaging software tools to manipulate existing images, such as resizing, cropping and rotating.
- Use imaging software tools to edit images, such as adjusting brightness, contrast and colour balance.
Using Multimedia Software Real unit · Open College Network Northern Ireland
This unit equips learners with skills to plan, source, combine, edit, and present multimedia content using software tools. You'll create multimedia products tailored to specific audiences and purposes.
What you'll be able to do
- Plan multimedia products by defining the target audience, purpose, and content
- Obtain multimedia content from various sources, such as images, audio, video, and text
- Input multimedia content into multimedia software, ensuring compatibility and quality
- Combine multimedia content to build multimedia outcomes, such as presentations, websites, and videos
- Use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content, including adjusting colours, cropping images, and adding transitions
- Play multimedia outcomes to test functionality and appearance
- Present multimedia outcomes to an audience, ensuring effective communication and engagement
03The standards
The national standards these units are built against
What the job actually needs, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
- Standard
Complete and submit claim for UK Film Tax Credit
- Standard
Create dynamic web pages for digital content
- Standard
Mix recorded sound
- Standard
Position and operate microphones
- Standard
Track the camera for use in a television studio
04The credits
The credits, and who awards them
Level 2 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by Open College Network Northern Ireland rather than by Zavmo. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you have covered and what is next.
What you would be collecting
Capturing and Editing Audio SequencesCapturing, Editing and Presenting Video SequencesCompositionDeveloping Drawing Skills for PaintingDeveloping Problem Solving SkillsDeveloping WebsitesDigital FabricationDrawing Development Methods and Skills
Each one is a real unit registered against this qualification.
How you’d practise it
You don’t watch this. You do it.
You are not assessed on remembering this. You are assessed on applying it, analysing it, evaluating it and producing something. So that is what the practice is: projects, role play and your own live cases, with a tutor in the room.
The Practical Builder · your make-it-real tutor Illustration The Practical Builder Paste in the draft you have for “Location Sound Recording”. Not a tidied one, the one you would actually send.
You It is mostly there. The recommendations section is thin.
The Practical Builder Thin is fine, vague is not. Take recommendation two and tell me who does what by when, then we will see if it survives.
- Draft the real one Create
You do “Location Sound Recording” on a real document of your own. Zavmo works on the draft you have to send anyway, so the coursework and the job are the same piece of work.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Developing Problem Solving Skills” runs on a decision you are facing now. Zavmo maps it with you and shows what the second-order effect looks like before you find out the slow way.
- Lead it Apply
“Teamwork Skills in Practice” is practised on the team you actually have. You talk through the call you are about to make, and Zavmo makes you say it the way you would say it to them.
What you leave holding
The standards this credential builds, in the shape the product keeps them
Nothing here is marked learned. There is no learner on a public page, so the map shows what the qualification covers rather than what anybody has done.
OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies
- Complete and submit claim for UK Film Tax Credit
- Create dynamic web pages for digital content
- Mix recorded sound
- Position and operate microphones
- Track the camera for use in a television studio
How you would learn this
One to one, on the work you already do
A tutor sets the task against your own job and marks the reasoning, at your pace. There is no cohort to fall behind.
A lesson from Capturing and Editing Audio Sequences, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your own work
This unit develops learners' skills in capturing and editing audio sequences using appropriate hardware and software. Learners will select microphones and recording devices, set input levels, and edit audio to produce polished sequences.
How the thinking builds
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies
29 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Open College Network Northern Ireland.
- Capturing and Editing Audio Sequences
- Capturing, Editing and Presenting Video Sequences
- Composition
- Developing Drawing Skills for Painting
- Developing Problem Solving Skills
- Developing Websites
and 23 more in the full unit list below.
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