How you’d get this certificate
- Zavmo teaches you. You learn the units one-to-one with an AI tutor, on your own work.
- You register with an approved centre. That is a college, training provider or employer OCN London has approved to offer this qualification. Zavmo is not an approved centre, so you register with them, not with us.
- The centre assesses, and OCN London awards. A qualified assessor at the centre judges your evidence, and the certificate comes from OCN London.
The OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Creative and Digital Media qualification has been developed to provide a flexible introduction to this exciting and important vocational sector. In the UK, the creative industries employ nearly three million people and add £80 billion to the economy every year. Helping develop interest in this sector and unleashing the latent talent of future creative and digital media workers, is hugely important for the UK and provides real and extensive opportunities for learners in richly varied fields and roles. These qualifications provides a means for that all-important introduction to the subject, which, it could be argued, provides a set of subjects with unparalleled potential for engaging even disaffected and challenged learners, as well as others, through practical project based and creative work right from the start of their studies.
These are the units OCN London 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 OCN London. It does the teaching and the mapping. OCN London sets this qualification and awards it, and a qualified human assessor makes the assessment decision.
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
Action Planning for own Development Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise own skills, knowledge and abilities
- Match own skills, knowledge, abilities and personal requirements with possible career paths
- Know routes available for own learning and development, in relation to possible career paths
- Plan own development
- Action own development
Action Planning to Improve Performance in Mathematics Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Identify own strengths in mathematics
- Identify areas to improve in mathematics
- Set personal targets for improvements in mathematics
Applying for a Job Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different methods of applying for jobs, including online applications, CV submissions, and networking.
- Complete a job application form accurately and effectively.
Awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the meaning of the terms ‘mental health’ and ‘wellbeing’
- Understand how mental health issues can affect diverse groups of people
- Access support for mental health issues
- Foster good mental health and wellbeing in oneself
Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Prepare collaborative technologies for use, ensuring they are set up correctly and ready for participants.
- Use collaborative technology safely and securely, adhering to relevant guidelines and protocols.
- Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies, actively participating in group activities and discussions.
Creating Articles for the Media Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different types of media and their formats.
- Construct a well-structured and engaging media article.
- Prepare effectively for a media interview, considering potential questions and key messages.
- Understand safeguarding protocols and ethical considerations as they relate to article production and media engagement.
- Construct a clear and concise news release for dissemination to the media.
Creating and Publishing Web Pages Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to plan the structure and content of web pages.
- Understand the key considerations when creating web pages, such as accessibility and usability.
- Utilise website software tools to structure web pages effectively.
- Format web pages to enhance readability and visual appeal.
- Publish web pages to a specified location, such as a web server.
Creative Media Production Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Find out relevant information about a specific aspect of creative media.
- Plan the production of a creative media product, considering resources and timelines.
- Produce a creative media product, applying appropriate skills and techniques.
- Present a completed media product effectively to a target audience.
- Understand how to review media products, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Creative Writing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the key differences between fiction and non-fiction writing styles and techniques.
- Understand how to effectively use personal experiences as a basis for creative writing, while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Identify a specific target audience for a piece of creative writing and tailor the content accordingly.
- Draft a piece of creative writing, demonstrating appropriate use of language and structure.
- Reflect critically on own creative writing work, identifying areas for improvement and development.
Critical Thinking Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Explain the nature and importance of critical thinking in various situations.
- Recognise and explain the nature of assumption, bias and stereotyping in information and arguments.
- Describe how structure and style impact on the effectiveness of an argument.
- Formulate a coherent and well-supported argument on a given topic.
- Ask critical questions to analyse information and evaluate arguments.
Developing Animation Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know different animation styles and techniques used in the industry
- Develop initial ideas for an animated sequence
- Record ideas effectively for an animated sequence
- Produce appropriate materials for an animated sequence
- Understand how to review own work to identify areas for improvement
Developing Confidence and Self-Esteem Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the impact of confidence on personal and professional life.
- Know what is meant by self-esteem and its importance for well-being.
- Understand ways of building confidence and self-esteem, such as positive self-talk and setting achievable goals.
Developing Multimedia Products Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to generate creative ideas for multimedia products
- Understand how to plan the development of a multimedia product
- Produce a functional multimedia product
- Present a completed multimedia product to an audience
- Understand how to review own work to identify areas for improvement
Digital 3D Modelling for Creative Media Industries Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the processes involved in the production of 3D objects
- Produce basic primitive 3D objects
- Understand how to plan the creation of a 3D object using primitives
- Understand how to produce a complete 3D object
- Present a finished 3D object
- Understand how to review a 3D object to identify areas for improvement
Digital Content Creation – Audio and Video Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Design a digital publication, considering its purpose and target audience.
- Input audio and video material elements effectively within a rich media publication design.
- Format and produce a rich media digital publication to a professional standard.
Digital Content Creation – Text and Image Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Design a digital publication that includes text and images.
- Input text and combine it with other digital media within a publication design.
- Edit, format and produce a digital publication.
Digital Graphics Editing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the various uses of digital graphics in different contexts
- Know the fundamental principles of digital graphics editing
- Understand how to plan the editing process for digital graphics
- Produce a professional-looking digital graphic
- Review a digital graphic to identify areas for improvement
Digital Image Manipulation Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Produce manipulated images using appropriate techniques
- Produce manipulated images to a satisfactory standard
Digital Photography Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about the different types and features of digital cameras.
- Understand how to plan a photo-shoot, including location scouting and equipment preparation.
- Take photographs using a digital camera, demonstrating appropriate composition and technical skills.
Digital Video Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Plan a 10-shot film, including storyboarding and shot listing.
- Shoot a film, demonstrating camera operation and shot composition skills.
- Edit a film in-camera, using basic editing techniques.
- Record Vox Pop interviews on video, ensuring clear audio and engaging content.
- Capture sounds and pictures for an experimental video, exploring creative techniques.
- Plan a short documentary video, including research and scripting.
- Shoot a short documentary video, capturing relevant footage and interviews.
- Edit a short documentary video, creating a coherent and engaging narrative.
Enterprise Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs and how these are important in business situations, such as resilience, innovation, and leadership.
- Understand own strengths as an enterprising person and ways to develop own enterprising characteristics, such as problem-solving and communication skills.
Essay Writing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Interpret and understand the requirements of an essay task
- Plan the structure and content of an essay effectively
- Research and gather relevant information for the purpose of essay writing
- Present information clearly and coherently in essay form, following appropriate conventions
Establishing a Career in The Music Industry Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand ‘Career Path Objectives’ and the steps required to achieve them, including setting realistic goals.
- Understand how to create own role within the music industry, identifying skills and opportunities.
- Plan own personal and professional development, including identifying training needs and career goals.
Exploring a Career in the Creative Sector Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise career opportunities in the creative sector, identifying different roles and pathways.
- Identify future opportunities or goals, setting personal career aspirations.
- Understand the value of CVs or portfolios for career development, recognising their importance in showcasing skills and experience.
Following Instructions Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise why following instructions is important in different situations
- Follow simple instructions accurately and safely
Game Engine Technologies for Creative Media Industries Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about different 3D game engines and their functionalities.
- Plan the development of a 3D game level using a 3D game engine, including level design and asset selection.
- Use a Level editor to create a 3D game engine map, implementing design elements and interactive features.
- Apply testing techniques to a 3D game engine map, identifying and resolving issues.
Images and Design in Newspapers and Magazines Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Identify the standard formats used in newspaper production.
- Recognise the importance of images in newspaper and magazine layouts.
- Recognise the importance of graphic design in newspaper and magazine layouts.
- Produce a draft page design for a newspaper.
- Produce a draft page design for a magazine.
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of own work.
- Identify areas for improvement in own work.
Improving Personal Productivity Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Plan the use of digital software to improve productivity.
- Use digital systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks.
- Review the selection and use of digital tools to make sure that work activities are successful.
- Use digital tools to improve personal productivity and time management.
Internet Safety for IT users Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the potential risks associated with using the Internet, including malware, phishing, and cyberbullying.
- Safeguard oneself and others when working online by implementing appropriate safety measures.
- Take precautions to maintain data security and protect personal information online.
Introduction to Digital Photograph Processing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Use a software package to open and view digital photographs.
- Use a software package to adjust the brightness and contrast of digital photographs.
- Use a software package to crop digital photographs.
- Use a software package to resize digital photographs.
- Adapt digital photographs to meet the requirements for printing.
- Add personalised elements to digital photographs for use in printed form.
Introduction to Film Making Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different film making styles.
- Describe the characteristics of different film making styles.
- Explain how cameras are used in film making to achieve different effects.
- Operate film making equipment to produce a short film.
- Use appropriate film making vocabulary to describe film making processes.
- Work safely with film making equipment, adhering to relevant health and safety guidelines.
Introduction to Interactive Media Products Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of interactive media products.
- Describe the features of different types of interactive media products.
- Explain the uses of interactive media techniques.
- Explain the uses of interactive media technology.
- Use interactive media techniques to create an interactive media product.
- Use interactive media technology to create an interactive media product.
- Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of own work.
- Identify areas for improvement in own work.
Introduction to Programming Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Apply variables effectively in computer programming.
- Utilise sequencing effectively in computer programming.
- Implement repetition/iteration effectively in computer programming.
- Apply Boolean expressions effectively in computer programming.
- Utilise selection effectively in computer programming.
- Plan, create and debug a simple computer program effectively.
Introduction to Radio Production and Interviewing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Identify different types of radio programmes.
- Describe the characteristics of different types of radio programmes.
- Identify stories that are relevant for local radio audiences.
- Conduct an interview with a subject, asking relevant questions.
- Use different techniques for radio production, such as voice-overs and sound effects.
- Operate sound recording equipment to record audio for radio programmes.
- Describe relevant Health and Safety issues for radio production.
- Describe relevant Health and Safety issues for radio interviewing.
- Apply relevant Health and Safety measures during radio production and interviewing.
Introduction to Study Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand how to develop personal learning skills to improve performance.
- Understand and use information from various sources effectively.
- Plan, manage, and produce work to meet specified requirements.
Marketing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental concepts of marketing and sales, including their definitions and interrelationship.
- Know the key elements of the marketing mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion) and their application in different contexts.
Note Taking Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the reasons for making notes in different contexts
- Demonstrate the ability to use different note taking systems effectively
- Utilise notes effectively for a specific purpose, such as revision or report writing
Organisational Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know why organisational skills are important for efficiency and effectiveness
- Select the most important task from a number of tasks that must be completed, using prioritisation techniques
- Complete a task with multiple steps on time, using planning and organisational methods
Planning and Carrying Out Research Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Plan research by defining a clear research question and identifying appropriate resources.
- Carry out the research plan, gathering and analysing relevant information.
- Present the findings of the research in a clear and concise manner.
- Review own skills in planning, carrying out and presenting research, identifying areas for development.
Presentation Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know about presentations and presentation styles
- Know about the elements and skills involved in the preparation of a presentation
- Know about the elements and skills involved in the delivery of a presentation
- Deliver a presentation
- Review own performance in preparing a presentation
- Review own performance in delivering a presentation
Problem Solving Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand factors that might influence problem solving, such as personal bias or lack of information
- Use evidence to assist problem solving effectively
- Apply problem solving processes in a structured manner
Punctuation and Grammar Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Use punctuation to aid understanding
- Use grammar to aid understanding
Reading Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Read and interpret different types of texts.
- Recognise that texts can have different purposes.
- Use features of texts to find out specific information.
- Identify the main points and ideas presented in a text.
- Use organisational and structural features to locate information within a text.
Resilience Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of resilience in overcoming challenges and setbacks
- Develop resilience through specific strategies and techniques
- Develop resilience skills to cope with difficult situations and maintain well-being
Revision and Exam Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose of academic examinations and their role in assessment.
- Establish a suitable study environment conducive to effective revision.
- Use a range of revision techniques to consolidate learning.
- Maintain personal health and well-being when undertaking academic revision and examination preparation.
- Take an academic examination, demonstrating appropriate examination techniques.
Speaking and Listening Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Communicate effectively with others in a range of situations.
- Present information effectively to others using appropriate methods.
- Obtain information from others through active listening and questioning.
- Engage in discussion, contributing relevant points and respecting different viewpoints.
Spelling Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Find correct spellings using a variety of resources, such as dictionaries, spell checkers, and online tools.
- Understand own spelling strengths and weaknesses to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintain a personal spelling programme to develop and improve spelling skills over time.
Spreadsheets Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise and describe different uses for spreadsheets in various contexts.
- Enter data accurately and efficiently into a spreadsheet.
- Create and use multiple worksheets within a workbook to organise data.
- Use formulas in a spreadsheet to calculate data, including basic arithmetic operations.
- Present data in graphical form using appropriate chart types.
- Sort and manage data in a spreadsheet using filtering and sorting techniques.
- Print a spreadsheet, ensuring it is formatted correctly and easy to read.
Teamwork Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Contribute to the setting of team goals by offering suggestions and ideas.
- Contribute to the setting of individual goals within the team, aligned with overall objectives.
- Demonstrate an understanding of own role and responsibilities within the team.
- Plan team activities, considering resources and timescales.
- Undertake team activities effectively, working collaboratively with others.
- Review team activities, identifying areas for improvement and lessons learned.
Time Management Skills Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of good time management in personal and professional contexts
- Know ways to promote good time management techniques and strategies
- Plan own use of time effectively to meet deadlines and achieve goals
- Improve own time management skills through reflection and adjustments
Understanding Journalistic Writing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know how journalistic writing differs from other forms of writing, such as creative writing or academic writing, in terms of style, structure and purpose.
- Know the primary purpose of journalistic writing, including informing, educating, and entertaining the public.
- Understand the critical need for accuracy in journalistic writing, including fact-checking, sourcing, and avoiding bias.
Understanding the Purpose of Advertising Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Distinguish advertisements from other forms of media content, such as news articles, entertainment programmes, and social media posts.
- Understand how advertisements are strategically used to sell products or services, including the use of persuasive techniques and target audiences.
Undertaking an Enterprise Project Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Select an enterprise project for a particular target market, considering their needs and preferences.
- Know about the costs involved in setting up the product or service, including materials, labour, and marketing expenses.
- Know the significance of effective marketing in promoting the product or service to the target market.
- Plan, monitor and review the enterprise project, ensuring it stays on track and meets its objectives.
Urban Music Production Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the historical evolution of ‘urban music’ as a genre, including its origins, influences, and subgenres.
- Understand the basic functions of popular devices commonly found in music and recording studios, such as microphones, mixers, and audio interfaces.
- Understand the basic technical terms used in digital music production and sound recording, such as frequency, amplitude, and decibels.
- Produce, mix and save music using a digital audio workstation (DAW), demonstrating practical skills in music creation.
Using Social Media Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Know the various opportunities available through the effective use of social media platforms, including communication, networking, and marketing.
- Understand the potential risks associated with the use of social media, including privacy concerns, cyberbullying, and misinformation.
- Use social media platforms to access and post content effectively, demonstrating responsible and appropriate online behaviour.
Word Processing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Enter, edit and combine text and other information effectively in word processed documents
- Structure information logically and clearly within word processed documents
- Use word processing software tools to format and present documents to a professional standard
Writing Real unit · OCN London
What you'll be able to do
- Present main points in a logical order
- Write in short paragraphs
- Plan written work
- Draft written work
- Proofread writing
- Correct writing
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.
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Contribute to creativity and innovation in journalism
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Create animated assets for games and interactive media projects
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Improve own knowledge and performance in animation
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Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and gain experience in the creative industries
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Present ideas and information to others in the creative industries
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Support and manage junior colleagues in the creative industries
The jobs these credits are mapped to
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Where this can lead
Marketing Coordinator
This work can lead to roles such as senior marketing specialist or marketing manager, and towards content strategy.
See the whole journeyThe credits, and who awards them
Level 1 credits are regulated, and they are awarded by OCN London 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
Action Planning for own DevelopmentAction Planning to Improve Performance in MathematicsApplying for a JobAwareness of Mental Health and WellbeingCollaborative Working Using Digital TechnologyCreating Articles for the MediaCreating and Publishing Web PagesCreative Media Production 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.
- Rehearse the conversation Apply
“Introduction to Radio Production and Interviewing” is a conversation before it is a document. You have it with Zavmo playing the other person, badly at first, then again once you know what you actually want to say.
- Pitch it Evaluate
“Enterprise Skills” gets practised as a pitch. You make the case out loud, Zavmo asks the question the room would ask, and you make it again.
- Bring your own plan Create
For “Action Planning for own Development” you bring the plan you are actually working on, not a case study. Zavmo pulls on the assumptions in it until the weak one shows.
- Map a live decision Analyse
“Planning and Carrying Out Research” 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.
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.
- Contribute to creativity and innovation in journalism
- Create animated assets for games and interactive media projects
- Improve own knowledge and performance in animation
- Make the most of opportunities to increase your skills and gain experience in the creative industries
- Present ideas and information to others in the creative industries
- Support and manage junior colleagues in the creative industries
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 Action Planning for own Development, one of this qualification's own units.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
This unit guides learners in recognising their own skills, knowledge, and abilities and matching these to potential career paths. Learners will identify learning routes and create an action plan to support their personal and professional development.
- 1 Remember
- 2 Understand
- 3 Apply
- 4 Analyse
- 5 Evaluate
- 6 Create
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Built for OCNLR Level 1 Certificate in Creative and Digital Media
57 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by OCN London.
- Action Planning for own Development
- Action Planning to Improve Performance in Mathematics
- Applying for a Job
- Awareness of Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Collaborative Working Using Digital Technology
- Creating Articles for the Media
and 51 more in the full unit list below.
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