The Modules...

After much debate, several recounts and the odd riot you the students have decided what modules we will be taking over the coming year:

Unit 1 - Digital Graphics - Compulsory Unit - This unit is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the types and uses of digital graphics. Candidates will explore the equipment and settings required to take photographs and source digital images. They will be able to develop competencies in using digital image manipulation software to edit digital images to a particular specification and will be able to save these in different formats for different purposes.

Unit 2 - Web Authoring - This unit is designed to accredit an understanding of the capabilities of web authoring and the skills involved in building a website. Candidates will develop an understanding of the requirements and capabilities of web authoring and the necessary resources. They will be able to use appropriate software to create, add content, test, publish and review a website.

Unit 3 - Digital Animation - This unit is designed to accredit understanding of animation techniques and skills in the creation of digital animation. Candidates will firstly develop an understanding of what a basic animation is and how it is produced. They will then explore what digital animation is and where, when and why it is used. They will be able to use a digital animation program to create and test a simple animation that is suitable for integration into digital pages. They will be able to export the animation files in the correct format.

Unit 6 - Digital Video - This unit is designed to accredit an understanding and develop skills required in preparing for and recording digital video. Candidates will investigate the technology currently used in the video industry. Candidates will develop competencies in using a digital video camera to capture footage. They will be able to use basic editing tools and features of appropriate software to store, edit, produce and test the final cut of a video sequence in appropriate format.

Unit 7 - 2D Game Engines - This unit is designed to accredit basic competencies in using a 2D game engine to create a 2D game from a design brief, demonstrating the effective use of game elements such as sprites, objects, events and actions. Candidates should also be competent in adding background sound and associating sound effects to actions. They will be able to test a game to ensure all the elements are functioning properly and save/export in a playable format.

Each unit will last about 7 weeks. All coursework will be completed in lessons. You have plenty of time if you use it wisely. If you fail any units you still get a certificate for the units you pass. If you want to attempt other units after completing those above you can.

We should finish this course in 1 year. Students can then opt to take the Level 3 course which is worth UCAS points towards University entry.