Introducing iMedia iMedia features
iMedia is a versatile e-portfolio only qualification offered at Levels 1, 2 and 3, giving students the option to achieve a certificate or diploma for each level.
A certificate comprises three units and the diploma consists of five units. Both options include a mandatory unit. Unit certification gives learners progressive recognition throughout the course.
Level 1*
Mandatory
- Unit 1 - Exploring the Digital World
Optional
- Unit 2 - Introduction to Web Page Production
- Unit 3 - Creating an Animated Object
- Unit 4 - Introduction to Digital Imaging
- Unit 5 - Digital Sound and Video
- Unit 6 - Interactive Media Presentation
- Unit 7 - Design and Test Computer Games
*Level 1 available from June 2007
Level 2
Mandatory
- Unit 1 - Digital Graphics
Optional
- Unit 2 - Web Authoring
- Unit 3 - Digital Animation
- Unit 4 - Interactive Multimedia Concepts
- Unit 5 - Digital Sound
- Unit 6 - Digital Video
- Unit 7 - 2D Game Engines
- Unit 8 - Game Design
Level 3
Mandatory
- Unit 1 - Digital Graphics
Optional
- Unit 2 - Web Authoring
- Unit 3 - Digital Animation
- Unit 4 - Interactive Multimedia Designs
- Unit 5 - Digital Sound Editing
- Unit 6 - Digital Video Editing
- Unit 7 - 3D Modelling
- Unit 8 - 3D Game Engines
- Unit 9 - Game Design
Bite size
There is a requirement of around 30 guided learning hours per unit for Levels 1 and 2, and 60 hours for Level 3. This figure varies depending on individual candidates and delivery method.
Accessible assessment
iMedia is an e-portfolio only qualification, with all units being centre-assessed and moderated by OCR.
