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DA video production - qualification units & study links

Advanced Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media level 3 diploma

Unit 1 Awareness of employment in the creative media sector (mandatory unit)
Unit 2 Communicating and presenting ideas in the creative media sector (mandatory unit)
Unit 3 Awareness of converging digital technology in the creative media sector (mandatory unit)
Unit 4 Professional behaviour in the creative media sector (mandatory unit)
Unit 8 Creative media industry awareness
Unit 5 (X1) Contribute to good working relationships (mandatory unit)
Unit 10 Awareness of health and safety in the creative media sector
Unit 6 (X2) Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety (mandatory unit)

Employee rights and personal thinking

Key skills units

Mathematics
English
ICT

Knowledge elements (day release training)

Certificate for iMedia Users - level 3 - OCR - 20-24 credits

Unit 301 Pre-production skills (mandatory) - 6 credits

The aim of this unit is for the learner to develop an awareness of the current use of pre-production techniques and the implications of this technology in the Creative Media sector. The learner will also learn how to exploit these technologies to reach new audiences and generate revenue.

Unit 303 Video composite effects - 7 credits

The aim of this unit is for the learner to develop an awareness of the current use of video composite effects and the implications of this technology in the Creative Media sector. The learner will also learn how to exploit these technologies to reach new audiences and generate revenue.

Unit 314S Creating a digital sound track - 6 credits

The aim of this unit is for the learner to develop an awareness of the current use of digital sound in the Creative Media sector. The learner will also learn how to exploit these technologies to reach new audiences and generate revenue.

Unit 314V Creating a digital video sequence - 6 credits

The aim of this unit is for the learner to develop an awareness of the current use of digital video in the Creative Media sector. The learner will also learn how to exploit these technologies to reach new audiences and generate revenue.

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Competence elements (employer & day release training)

Total 71 credits (+ 15 credits functional skills)

Diploma in Creative and Digital Media Competence - level 3 - OCR - 35 credits

Unit P7 Contribute to office-based pre-production

This unit aims to provide learners with the skills to co-ordinate pre-production activities within the production office. They will be able to order and receive equipment, understand priorities and know how to deal with contingencies. (9 credits, 60 GLH)

Unit C17 Provide assistance to the camera crew during a multi-camera shoot (L2)

Learners will assist with cable handling, providing specific assistance to a camera operator to facilitate a particular shot, and obtaining and rigging any additional equipment. The unit also includes obtaining materials for, or providing other assistance to camera operators who are unable to leave their operational positions. (9 credits, 80 GLH)

Unit CCL1 Prepare camera equipment for each day’s shoot (L2)

This unit will require learners to identify relevant equipment, and understand how to handle, store, transport and care for it. Learners will test, transport and set up camera equipment in preparation for a shoot. (10 credits, 80 GLH)

Unit E5 Capture picture and sound for non-linear editing

Learners will capture pictures, graphics and sound from various formats, in preparation for non-linear editing. They will be able to check that the system and equipment are ready for the work, and to line up picture and sound. The unit also involves identifying and storing captured materials, monitoring technical quality and dealing with any problems that may arise. This is a technical editing unit. (8 credits, 50 GLH)

Preparing for work units

Unit 1 Awareness of employment in the creative media sector (mandatory unit)

This unit focuses on the varying types of employment status and their implications on legislation and taxation. PW1 also teaches learners how to select prospective employers, produce a professional CV and pitch a creative idea. This is a mandatory unit.

Unit 2 Communicating and presenting ideas in the creative media sector (mandatory unit)

This unit requires learners to understand various methods of communicating in the workplace, including influencing and persuading others. It also requires learners to consider how to present creative ideas and evaluate their own performance. This is a mandatory unit.

Unit 3 Awareness of converging digital technology in the creative media sector (mandatory unit)

Learners will research the changing face of creative media, and how technology is affecting audiences and workforces. Learners will also consider how converging media can be used to reach new audiences and generate new revenue streams. Finally, learners will plan research tests to exploit converging technology. This is a mandatory unit.

Unit 4 Professional behaviour in the creative media sector (mandatory unit)

Learners will examine the cultures of creative media organisations and their strategies for ensuring that conduct is professional. They will also gain experience in agreeing timescale's and budgets, constructing project plans and
personal development plans, and will understand the importance of each of these business tools. This is a mandatory unit.

Unit 8 Creative media industry awareness

Learners will research and examine the industries within the creative media sector, and the links and dependencies between them. They will also focus on particular teams and their responsibilities within an organisation, roles of
individuals within teams, and the concept of a product life cycle. This is a mandatory unit.

Unit 5 (X1) Contribute to good working relationships (mandatory unit)

This unit emphasises the need for good communication during a production process. Learners will be able to agree and revise working arrangements and resolve any communication problems that might arise in the workplace. This is a mandatory unit.

Unit 10 Awareness of health and safety in the creative media sector

Learners will be able to identify good health and safety practice within the sector. They will focus on the Health and Safety at Work Act, carry out a risk assessment, and suggest ways of reducing risks within a specific job role. This is a mandatory unit.

Unit 6 (X2) Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety (mandatory unit)

Learners will investigate hazards and risks within their workplace and their own specific role. They will identify any unsafe working practices and take action to address potential problems. Finally, learners will assess their own conduct against relevant legal and organisational guidance. This is a mandatory unit.