CNAT Creative iMedia

Mr D Bruce - Curriculum Team Leader Computing and Media

How is the course externally examined?

R093 - Creative iMedia in the media industry (externally examined)

This unit looks at how the media industry operates. It explores job roles, design principles of media products, demographics and how products are aimed at these. Students analyse the codes and conventions of media products.

R094 - Visual identity and digital graphics

Students will learn how to develop visual identities for clients. They will learn to apply the concepts of graphic design to create digital graphics which incorporate your visual identity to engage a target audience.

R097 - Interactive digital media

Students will learn to design and create interactive digital media products for chosen platforms. They will learn to select, edit, and repurpose multimedia content and create the structure and interactive elements necessary for an effective user experience.

Vocational qualifications are graded with pass, merit or distinction either at Level 1 or 2. The numbers in brackets below are the GCSE equivalents e.g. L2P is a Level 2 Pass and is the equivalent to a GCSE grade 4.

Grades available:

L2D* (8.5), L2D (7), L2M (5.5), L2P (4), L1D (3), L1M (2), L1P (1.25)

How is the course internally assessed?

Students complete an assessment once per half-term based on R093 (exam unit), assessing prior knowledge and understanding of topics covered throughout the academic year. A range of questions are presented, including short questions to extended writing questions.

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