Digital Creator Award - Level 1 Detailed Syllabus

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1 Digital Creator Award - Level 1 Detailed Syllabus Unit 1 - Digital Audio - This module requires the candidate to capture, edit, enhance and share digital audio for a specified audience. Candidates will work with audio captured from a variety of sources and to edit this audio using computer software. The projects will then be shared in a variety of formats for different destination devices. To plan an audio project for an audience Express an idea for an audio project A clearly expressed and realisable idea for an audio project given the available resources Plan structure of project with consideration of audience A plan that identifies an intended audience and clearly defines the structure of the content of the intended project Import and organise digital audio from different sources Find sources of digital audio Be able to identify different sources of digital audio Import digital audio from different sources Successfully and legally import audio from different identified sources Organise digital audio on a computer Be able to organise the imported audio files on a computer so that they can be easily found again. To compose a short audio sequence using a combination of different audio sources Combine pre-recorded audio loops Use computer software to combine prerecorded loops into a short composition Use recorded audio in the project either real instruments or virtual instruments Record audio into computer software so that it complements the composition created with the pre-recorded audio loops David Baugh

2 To edit a multi track composition Use techniques such as trimming, extending, duplicating and splitting of audio. To successfully edit the audio using a variety of techniques that improves the project Adjust volumes on different tracks Use volume adjustments to equalises levels in an audio project To apply suitable effects to audio tracks Apply effects to audio that enhance of improve an audio project Apply effects that enhance the balance of an audio project Be able to make judgements about the suitability of different effects when applied to audio projects Be able to create an audio project that has a balanced structure To export an audio project in a suitable format for different purposes such as a portable music device Decide on an output destination for the finished project Be aware of the differing possible output destinations available for digital audio projects Export the project to a suitable format Be able to match the intended audio destination to a suitable digital audio format Transfer the exported project to the destination Be able to successfully transfer the exported audio file to a destination device or medium David Baugh

3 Unit 2 - Digital Images - This module requires the candidate to capture, edit, enhance and share digital images for a specified audience. Candidates will work with images captured from a variety of sources and to edit these images using computer software. The projects will then be shared in a variety of formats for different destination devices. To plan a digital images portfolio Express an idea for a digital image portfolio Plan a digital image portfolio for a specific purpose A clearly expressed and realisable idea for a digital image portfolio given the available resources A plan that identifies an intended audience and clearly defines the type of images to be captured and a specified purpose Import and organise digital images from different sources Find sources of digital images Be able to identify different sources of digital images Import digital images from different sources Successfully and legally import images from different identified sources Organise digital images on a computer Be able to organise the imported image files on a computer so that they can be easily found again. To take effective digital stills with awareness of composition and camera settings To edit images so that they are improved Use a camera to compose digital images Use a camera s features to obtain effective digital images Use techniques such as cropping to enhance an image Use a camera to compose and capture images that meet the requirements specified in the plan Successfully use the features of a camera to capture effective images. To successfully edit the images using a variety of techniques that improves the overall image David Baugh

4 2.4.2 Be able to improve a digital image Use colour and lighting adjustments in computer software to improve images To apply simple effects and filters to captured digital stills To export manipulated images to different formats Apply effects that enhance or improve a digital image Apply effects that enhance the balance of a digital image portfolio Decide on an output destination for the finished images Be able to make judgements about the suitability of different effects when applied to digital images Be able to use effects on digital images that creates a digital image portfolio that has a balanced feel Be aware of the differing possible output destinations available for digital image portfolios Export the project to a suitable format Be able to match the intended image destination to a suitable digital image format. David Baugh

5 Unit 3 Digital Video - In this module candidates shall demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of digital video and the ability to take digital video competently. Candidates will be able to import, organise edit and enhance video with the aim of sharing the project with an audience. To plan a digital video project Express an idea for a digital video project Plan a digital video project so that it has a structure suitable for an intended audience A clearly expressed and realisable idea for a digital video project given the available resources A plan that identifies an intended audience and clearly defines the structure of the intended digital video project To import, organise and name digital video clips from a digital video camera onto a computer Find sources of digital video Be able to identify different sources of digital video Import digital video from different sources Successfully and legally import digital video from different identified sources Organise digital video on a computer Be able to organise the imported video files on a computer so that they can be easily found again. To take effective digital video with awareness of the camera features available. To edit digital video clips into a short sequence Use a camera to compose digital video clips with awareness of the techniques used to communicate with digital video Use a camera s features to obtain effective digital video Use captured and imported digital video to create a sequence Use a camera to compose and capture video that meets the requirements specified in the plan Successfully use the features of a camera to capture effective video. To successfully edit the digital video clips using a variety of techniques to create the desired sequence David Baugh

6 To improve a short video sequence with titles, transitions, effects and additional audio To export a digital video project different formats suitable for different destinations Use techniques such as trimming, splitting and copying video to improve a digital video sequence Apply suitable titles, transitions and effects that enhance and improve a digital video sequence Add suitable audio to enhance a video sequence Decide on an output destination for the finished digital video sequence To use the available techniques to make adjustments and alterations to a sequence Be able to make judgements about the suitability of different additions to a digital video sequence Be able to use audio to good effect in a digital video project Be aware of the differing possible output destinations available for digital video projects Export the project to a suitable format Be able to match the intended destination to a suitable digital video format. David Baugh

7 Unit 4 - Digital Animation - Candidates will be able to make models and capture animated sequences to tell digital stories. Candidates will understand the importance of sound in animation and be able to combine animation and sound effectively. Skill set Ref. Task item Assessment criteria To plan a digital project with animation Express an idea for a digital animation project A clearly expressed and realisable idea for a digital animation project given the available resources Plan a short digital animation project so that is has a structure suitable for an intended audience A plan that identifies an intended audience and clearly defines the structure of the intended digital animation project To make a successful model for animation Use a medium to create a model suitable for animation Be able to use a medium and combine elements to make a suitable model for animation To ensure that the model has features that can be easily animated To be able to consider how to make a model easily animated to its best effect Capture a sequence of frames to make an animated clip Edit an sequence of animated clips into a project Use a camera to compose digital animation clips with awareness of the techniques used to communicate with digital video Use computer software to capture animated clips Use captured and imported digital animation to create a sequence Use a camera to compose and frame a scene that meets the requirements specified in the plan Successfully use the features of a computer software program to capture effective animated clips. To successfully edit the digital animated clips using a variety of techniques to create the desired sequence David Baugh

8 4.4.2 Use techniques such as trimming, splitting and copying video to improve a digital animation sequence To use the available techniques to make adjustments and alterations to a sequence Add appropriate effects and audio to an animated project Apply suitable titles, transitions and effects that enhance and improve a digital audio sequence Be able to make judgements about the suitability of different additions to a digital animation sequence Add suitable audio to enhance an animation sequence Be able to use audio to good effect in a digital animation project Export an animated sequence to a format appropriate for a variety of audiences Decide on an output destination for the finished digital animation sequence Be aware of the differing possible output destinations available for digital animation projects Export the project to a suitable format Be able to match the intended destination to a suitable digital video format. David Baugh

9 Unit 5 - Sharing Digital Media on optical media - In this module candidates will be able to make an audio CD. They will be able to plan make a DVD that can play on computers and consumer DVD players that includes the following elements: videos, videos with scene selection, image slideshows and music Skill set Ref. Task item Assessment criteria How to make an audio CD Select suitable and legally useable audio into a playlist A clearly selected set of audio files for a defined purpose entered and named in a playlist Burn a selected playlist to an audio CD The production of an Audio CD that is playable on a computer or audio cd player Plan a DVD with menus and sub menus Be able to gather a variety of digital media resources for inclusion on a DVD Make a selection of suitable and legal digital media for inclusion on a DVD Add video into a DVD with a menu for accessing the video Create a DVD photo slideshow Plan a structure for a DVD to include the selected media Using computer software create a menu and add video to this menu Create sub menus that contain further media Select and import legally useable images into DVD editing software A clearly expressed plan for the structure of the DVD using linked menus. Use computer software to create a DVD menu with buttons that allow the user to access the added video Successfully use the features of a computer software program put the planned structure into action The addition of selected images to the DVD project Create a slideshow to play on a DVD The production of a slideshow that plays in a predefined order and has images displayed for the desired length David Baugh

10 Add music to a DVD Preview and test and produce a DVD Select and import legally useable audio into DVD editing software Add the imported audio to the DVD so that it is accessible by a DVD user Use computer software to preview and test the DVD Burn the DVD so that it can be played on computers and other DVD players The addition of selected audio to the DVD project The inclusion of the selected audio so that it plays when it is intended Be able to preview the DVD using DVD editing software to make sure it functions as desired Be able to burn the DVD so that is can be played by others David Baugh

11 Unit 6 - Sharing Digital Media on the Web - In this module candidates will understand how to make their digital media projects available over the Web. Candidates will be able to hyperlink to media projects and understand how to make their projects easily accessible to Web users who have different Web connection speeds. Skill set Ref. Task item Assessment criteria Compressing media projects for the Web Choose suitable formats for web based media Be able to identify the correct export format for the intended destination Uploading media projects to the Web Export media from computer software for web based delivery Choose a destination for the exported Web based media Be able to export the media file to meet the requirements of the intended format Be able to choose a method of publishing the media file on the internet from a range of possibilities Upload the media to a Web site Successfully upload the file to a desired location on the Web site Link uploaded media together Create multiple Web based media files Be able to repeat the process of publishing media files Link the different web based locations together Successfully link the published media files together Using RSS for Web delivery such as Podcasting Create an RSS feed that links to media Be able to create an RSS feed such as a Podcast that can be subscribed to using a suitable program. David Baugh

12 6.4.2 Share and subscribe to the RSS feed Successfully share the published feed with others and also use computer software to subscribe to the feed Preview and test web media projects Make others aware of published web media projects Access test the uploaded web based media through an Internet browser Access the Web based media via different devices or software such as portable MP3 or video players Find out the location of the Web based media Be able to visit the published Web site displaying the uploaded media and to test it thoroughly Be able to access the media via devices such as portable media players Be able to identify the location on the internet of the published media Make others aware of the Web based media Be able to share the location of the published media with others using , instant messaging or SMS David Baugh