Creative imedia

From personal computers to smartphones, from websites to apps, all of our lives are enhanced through the use of Information Technology (IT) and media.  The OCR Cambridge National in Creative iMedia in year 10 and year 11 is designed to: 

  • Equip students with the wide range of knowledge and skills needed to work in the creative digital media sector. 
  • Introduces students to the concept of pre-production processes. 
  • Allows students to develop their skills through practical assignments as they create final multimedia products. 

 
EXAMINATION BOARD          OCR 

SPECIFICATION CODE             J834 
 

CURRICULUM CONTENT  

Students will develop a range of skills to help them succeed not only in the workplace, but in other subjects too. These skills include: 

  • Analytical skills
  • Digital presentation skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Research and planning

 

ASSESSMENT

The course is broken down into three units: A mandatory written paper on Creative iMedia in the media industry (R093) which covers the pre-production skills and two pieces of coursework:

  • Visual identity and digital graphics (R094) and
  • Interactive digital media (R097).

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES 

After school clubs are offered in coding where students will have the opportunity to further their Python coding skills.  Students can also participate in a national competition in Code Breaking with Southampton University.

 

PROGRESSION 

 
Students will develop skills, knowledge and understanding through this qualification which are relevant to both work and further study. It will support students in a range of subject areas such as Cambridge Technical in IT or Music Technology, A Level Media, or a variety of courses in further education courses. This qualification will also support progression into employment through Apprenticeships and other routes in areas such as Digital Marketer, Creative/Design or IT. This course could be the first step to a career as a Games Developer, Comic Book Writer, Graphic Designer, and more.