Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Creative Industries

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate acting skills
• Develop a character for an acting role
• Use acting skills in a performance

What you'll be able to do

• Develop ideas for a final piece of work from a self-set brief
• Produce a final piece of work from a self-set brief
• Comment on own work

What you'll be able to do

• Develop ideas for work in mixed media
• Produce work in mixed media
• Comment on own work

What you'll be able to do

• Create images using software.
• Use software to produce appropriate artwork and images.

What you'll be able to do

• Know how audio is used in media products.
• Generate ideas for and produce a plan for audio in a media product.
• Produce audio for a media product.
• Review audio work for a media product.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about backstage roles.
• Work backstage safely.
• Know specialist terminology relating to backstage work.
• Use technical skills backstage.
• Assess own technical theatre skills.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about time signatures.
• Know about musical form.
• Know about musical pitch and keys.
• Use and understand musical terms.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about collaboration in musical composition.
• Generate musical ideas and support the ideas of others as part of a collaborative composition.
• Develop musical ideas within collaborative composition.
• Assess own collaborative composition.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the features and functions of different CAD software packages.
• Explain the importance of complying with national and international drawing standards in CAD.
• Use CAD software to produce accurate 2D drawings to meet specified requirements.
• Use CAD software to produce accurate 3D drawings to meet specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the principles of harmony in music.
• Add a simple harmony line to a given melody.
• Harmonise a melody using basic chord structures.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and apply relevant health and safety requirements when undertaking a creative activity.
• Develop ideas for a creative activity, using appropriate sources of inspiration.
• Experiment with different media to explore their creative potential.
• Plan a creative activity, considering resources and time constraints.
• Identify and select appropriate materials and equipment for a creative activity.
• Use appropriate techniques to undertake a creative activity within given contexts.
• Reflect on own work, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Propose ideas for a creative industries project, considering feasibility and resources.
• Plan a creative industries project, including aims, objectives, and timescales.
• Create a creative industries project, following the project plan.
• Present a creative industries project to an audience, using appropriate methods.
• Review a creative industries project, evaluating its success and identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the components that constitute a standard DJ rig
• Understand the procedures for setting up a DJ rig safely
• Set up a DJ rig safely, following appropriate procedures
• Use headphones and a turntable effectively as part of a DJ rig

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate dance skills effectively.
• Develop a dance piece suitable for performance.
• Use dance skills effectively in a performance.

What you'll be able to do

• Contribute actively to dance and movement workshops, participating in activities and discussions.
• Develop ideas for dance and movement within workshops, exploring different themes and styles.
• Present dance and movement ideas to others in workshops, using appropriate communication skills.
• Explain the benefits of participating in dance and movement workshops for personal and creative development.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the purpose of design within performing arts production.
• Understand the skills required for design in a performing arts production.
• Design elements for a performing arts production.
• Review own design ideas for a performing arts production, identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Devise ideas, concepts and scenarios suitable for dance.
• Use techniques required to stimulate creativity in dance.
• Understand how to direct others effectively when preparing dance performances.
• Reflect on, and modify ideas for dance based on feedback and evaluation.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of digital graphics.
• Plan digital graphics to meet specific client requirements.
• Create digital graphics using appropriate software and techniques.
• Review digital graphics to ensure they meet the required standards.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand photography materials, techniques and processes.
• Generate ideas for photographic images, considering different approaches.
• Produce photographic images using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Review photography work, identifying strengths and areas for development.

What you'll be able to do

• Devise ideas, concepts and scenarios suitable for drama performances
• Use a range of techniques to stimulate creativity when devising drama
• Understand how to direct other performers when preparing theatre performances
• Reflect on ideas for drama and modify them based on feedback and evaluation

What you'll be able to do

• Contribute effectively to drama and theatre workshops
• Develop ideas collaboratively within drama and theatre workshops
• Present ideas clearly and confidently to others in drama and theatre workshops
• Understand the benefits and purposes of participating in drama and theatre workshops

What you'll be able to do

• Create simple designs as preparation for colour life drawings or paintings
• Prepare materials and equipment to make colour life drawings or paintings based on selected designs
• Work safely and effectively when creating colour life drawings or paintings
• Produce colour life drawings or paintings to a satisfactory standard
• Present finished artwork in an appropriate manner
• Record and reflect on the creative process and the artwork produced

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the stages involved in the fashion design process, from initial concept to final product
• Explain the importance of understanding a design brief
• Create original fashion designs that meet the requirements of a specified brief
• Develop design ideas through sketching, research, and experimentation
• Produce clear and accurate illustrations of fashion designs, including details of fabrics, colours, and construction

What you'll be able to do

• Develop basic figure templates suitable for fashion illustration purposes
• Create illustrations of basic fashion designs using appropriate techniques
• Present a fashion design collection effectively on a storyboard

What you'll be able to do

• Design a fashion product, taking into account relevant factors such as target market and design brief
• Make a fashion product, using appropriate techniques and materials
• Represent the finished fashion product through appropriate methods such as sketches, technical drawings, or photographs
• Review the finished fashion product, identifying areas for improvement and reflecting on the design and production process

What you'll be able to do

• Use fashion design terminology accurately when discussing and describing designs and processes
• Demonstrate knowledge of different fashion fabrics, including their properties and uses
• Demonstrate knowledge of colour relationships and how they can be used effectively in fashion design
• Create flat drawings of fashion designs, showing accurate proportions and details
• Create fashion illustrations to communicate design ideas and concepts
• Produce visual research and mood boards to inform and inspire fashion design work

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the items and materials commonly used in fashion/garment production, understanding their purpose and application
• Describe different methods of garment construction, including sewing techniques and assembly processes
• Explain key fashion/garment production processes, from initial design to finished product
• Identify key employment roles in fashion/garment production, understanding the responsibilities and skills required for each role

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the key aspects of self-employment in the performing arts industry, including legal and financial considerations
• Explain effective self-promotion strategies for freelance workers, including networking and marketing techniques
• Describe money-management techniques relevant to freelance workers, including budgeting and tax obligations
• Assess own suitability for freelance working, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate knowledge of different types of computer games, their genres, and target audiences
• Create a computer game design proposal, outlining the game's concept, mechanics, and target audience
• Produce and present a computer game prototype, demonstrating key gameplay elements and functionality
• Review the computer game proposal and prototype, identifying areas for improvement and reflecting on the design and development process

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the purpose of different computer games
• Identify different types of computer games
• Identify different platforms for computer games
• Generate ideas for a game design
• Plan a game design
• Develop a game prototype
• Present a game prototype
• Review the computer game design
• Review the game prototype

What you'll be able to do

• Know the tools and equipment used in garment construction.
• Perform basic hand sewing techniques.
• Use a sewing machine to construct garment components.
• Use an overlocker to finish seams and edges.
• Construct a sewn artefact using appropriate techniques.
• Know about health and safety requirements and procedures in the workshop environment.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand garment construction terminology
• Recognise different fabrics
• Describe the uses of different fabrics
• Describe the use of different threads
• Describe the use of different types of interfacing
• Apply basic sewing skills
• Describe health and safety requirements in the workshop

What you'll be able to do

• Measure the figure accurately for garment fitting
• Apply basic garment construction techniques
• Use patterns effectively in garment construction for toile making
• Assemble a toile accurately
• Describe health and safety requirements in the workshop

What you'll be able to do

• Know about materials, techniques and processes used in graphic design.
• Generate ideas for and plan a graphic design project.
• Produce a graphic design using appropriate techniques and materials.
• Review graphic design work, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify techniques used in interactive media
• Identify tools used in interactive media
• Describe different interactive media products
• Generate ideas for an interactive media product
• Plan an interactive media product
• Produce an interactive media product
• Review an interactive media product

What you'll be able to do

• Identify components of computer programming
• Design a simple computer program to a given brief
• Use an algorithm to design a simple computer program
• Develop a simple computer program to meet a given brief

What you'll be able to do

• Know the processes involved in live-sound recording.
• Plan effectively for a live recording session.
• Utilise technical skills and equipment to record live audio.
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and conduct when live-sound recording.
• Assess own performance and identify areas for improvement in live-sound recording.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a software MIDI sequencer and headphone/monitor system, ensuring correct connections and configurations.
• Know the functions of a software-based MIDI sequencing package, including track creation, editing, and mixing.
• Understand terminology relating to MIDI sequencing and software, such as MIDI channels, velocity, and quantization.
• Create MIDI files to a given brief, demonstrating an understanding of musical structure and arrangement.
• Know about computerised file location, saving and backup procedures to ensure the security and accessibility of MIDI files.

What you'll be able to do

• Transfer or import audio material from various sources into a digital audio workstation.
• Solve common audio editing problems, such as noise reduction and unwanted sounds.
• Make improvements to audio files to enhance sound quality and to prevent deterioration during the editing process.
• Make improvements to audio files using appropriate editing techniques and software tools.
• Edit audio material to ensure appropriate tempo and timing, creating a cohesive and professional-sounding result.
• Save and archive edits as new audio files, using appropriate file formats and naming conventions.
• Save and archive edits as new audio files, ensuring the preservation of the original audio and the edited versions.

What you'll be able to do

• Follow health and safety procedures relevant to performance hair and/or make-up applications.
• Know how hair and/or make-up is used to enhance stage performance and create specific character effects.
• Use supporting research and notation to inform the application of performance hair and/or make-up.
• Apply performance hair and/or make-up techniques to create different effects.
• Reflect on the overall effect created by own application of hair and/or make-up and identify areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about different purposes of moving image, such as entertainment, education, and advertising.
• Generate ideas for and plan a moving image sequence, considering narrative, visual style, and target audience.
• Produce a moving image sequence, utilising appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Know about editing techniques, including cutting, transitions, and special effects.
• Edit a moving image sequence, creating a cohesive and engaging final product.
• Review moving image work, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the fundamental processes involved in multi-track audio recording
• Set up equipment and resources for recording music effectively
• Utilise a recording device to record musical performances
• Mix recorded music tracks to achieve a balanced sound
• Replay recorded and mixed music for review and analysis

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the key principles of music arrangement
• Arrange a piece of music, considering instrumentation and structure
• Assess the effectiveness of music arrangements based on established criteria

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the principles and techniques of improvisation in music
• Identify opportunities for improvisation within a musical context
• Create music through improvisation, using various techniques
• Contribute effectively to a group improvised musical performance
• Assess and reflect on own improvisations, identifying areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the key concepts of marketing and promotion within the music industry
• Produce music marketing and promotion materials, such as posters or social media content
• Review a music marketing campaign, evaluating its effectiveness and impact

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the processes involved in remixing and audio production
• Produce a remix of a piece of music, utilising appropriate techniques
• Play back own audio productions for critical listening
• Review own audio productions, identifying strengths and areas for development

What you'll be able to do

• Know the purpose of rehearsing for musicians, including its role in improving performance quality and ensemble cohesion.
• Prepare effectively for music rehearsals, ensuring all necessary materials and equipment are ready.
• Use a range of music rehearsal techniques to enhance performance and address areas for improvement.
• Review a music rehearsal, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for future development.

What you'll be able to do

• Know basic technical skills relating to an instrument or voice, including posture, breathing, and finger placement.
• Know about good practice routines, including warm-up exercises, scales, and repertoire work.
• Show different moods or styles in the music played, demonstrating an understanding of musical expression.
• Demonstrate musicality in performance, conveying emotion and engaging the audience.

What you'll be able to do

• Perform pieces as part of an ensemble on an instrument or voice, demonstrating coordination and teamwork.
• Understand the importance of rehearsal in achieving a polished and cohesive ensemble performance.
• Rehearse ensemble performance, contributing to the development of the piece and addressing any challenges.
• Know how individual players contribute to an ensemble, understanding their role and responsibilities within the group.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the elements of musical theatre, including music, lyrics, dialogue, and choreography.
• Know about different roles in a musical theatre production, such as performers, musicians, technicians, and stage managers.
• Take part in a musical theatre performance as a performer or member of the technical or production team, contributing to the overall success of the show.
• Assess own contribution to a musical theatre production, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate musical theatre skills, including singing, acting, and dancing.
• Develop a piece of musical theatre for performance, including selecting material, creating characters, and staging scenes.
• Use musical theatre skills in performance, engaging the audience and conveying the story effectively.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the fundamental principles of commercial patterns and their usage
• Identify and describe the main components of a commercial pattern, including pattern pieces, markings, and instructions
• Adapt a commercial pattern to meet specified requirements, such as adjusting for size or style modifications
• Prepare fabric correctly for garment assembly, ensuring it is properly aligned and ready for cutting
• Assemble and fit a simple garment using a commercial pattern, demonstrating basic sewing skills
• Know and apply health and safety procedures in the workshop environment to minimise risks

What you'll be able to do

• Know the principles and importance of lay planning in fabric utilisation
• Recognise and describe different fabric characteristics relevant to lay planning, such as grain, nap, and stretch
• Understand the meaning and purpose of pattern piece markings used in lay planning
• Complete a manual lay plan efficiently, considering fabric characteristics and pattern piece placement to minimise waste

What you'll be able to do

• Know the basic principles and techniques of pattern cutting
• Know the construction methods and properties of woven fabrics relevant to pattern cutting
• Apply pattern cutting techniques accurately to create garment shapes
• Create a simple pattern using basic pattern cutting methods
• Know and apply health and safety procedures in the workshop environment during pattern cutting activities

What you'll be able to do

• Know the importance of consistent practice in developing and refining performance skills
• Develop specific performance skills through targeted exercises and techniques
• Reflect on and review own performance skills, identifying strengths and areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how to select appropriate performance or design material that aligns with the intended audience and purpose
• Plan and prepare material effectively for a performance or presentation, including rehearsals and technical considerations
• Perform or present work confidently to an audience, demonstrating appropriate stage presence and communication skills

What you'll be able to do

• Engage safely in physical theatre activities, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Participate effectively in warm-up exercises to prepare the body for physical theatre.
• Participate effectively in trust-building activities to develop group cohesion.
• Choreograph physical performance sequences, demonstrating creativity and collaboration.
• Demonstrate a range of movements suitable for physical theatre performance.
• Reflect on own physical theatre performance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
• Reflect on the physical theatre performance of other group members, providing constructive feedback.

What you'll be able to do

• Use photo editing software to achieve a specific purpose, such as enhancing an image or creating a composite.
• Adjust digital images, modifying elements such as brightness, contrast, and colour balance.
• Prepare digital images to meet specific requirements, such as file size, resolution, and format.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about a range of employment opportunities available in the fashion industries.
• Know about the specific knowledge and skills needed for different roles within the fashion industries.
• Assess own suitability for working in the fashion industries, identifying strengths and areas for development.

What you'll be able to do

• Know about the different sectors within the creative industries
• Know about job roles in the different sectors of the creative industries
• Know about employment opportunities in the creative industries