Courses
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, for key stage 3 (Years 7-9), key stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) and key stage 5 (Years 12 and 13 - Sixth Form). Click the appropriate button below to find the details for each subject offered in each key stage.
Further details of our curriculum are available on the curriculum page.
Overview
Creative iMedia
Qualification
Level 1/2 Cambridge Nationals Award
Awarding body
OCR
Course leader
Miss V Allen
Assessment
- Examination: 40%
- R093: Creative imedia in the media industry | 1 hour 30 mins | 40%
- Non-examined assessment: 60%
- R094: Visual identity and digital graphics | 30%
- R095: Characters and comics | 30%
Curriculum
Course content
In creative imedia you will learn how to create different digital products using a range of software. This includes: Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop. The emphasis on this course is developing your creativity and creating industry standard publications. This includes: magazines, comic strips and websites. You will deepen your understanding of pre-production methods, design techniques and strategies to communicate effectively.
Skills and requirements
Skills required
- Creativity!
- The main skills are being able to see what a client wants, written in the style of a brief, then interpreting that into a creative digital product. There is no limit to what you create.
- You will need to be organised and work to deadlines.
- Be prepared to justify your choices and design decisions.
Beyond the classroom
Future pathways
Creative imedia is an excellent foundation to a wide range of careers and post-16 opportunities. A good grade will allow you to take any A-level course, including media studies and computer science. The skills you have gained will also be valued by vocational courses and by employers.
