Creative iMediaLesson 1

Introduction

Cambridge Nationals in Creative iMedia is a new course for 2013 for those interested in the digital media industry.

You will develop a wide range of skills across a variety of units using industry standard software including the Adobe suite.

Lesson Goals

Understand the structure of the Creative iMedia course

Know how the course is assessed and graded

Be able to work together in a team

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To pass this course you must complete FOUR units: 1 x Exam 3 x Coursework

You can achieve:

Each unit is worth 25%

Course Structure

iMedia Certificate

Pre-Production

Skills

Digital Graphics

Comic Books

Game DesignDistinction * A*

Distinction A

Merit B

Pass C

Understand structure of courseBe able to work as a team

Year 10 Units

Pre-Production Skills• 1hr 15min Exam• Understand purpose and use of planning methods• Moodboard, mindmap, storyboard, visualisation• Learn how to critically review products

Digital Graphics• Coursework Unit• Understand basics of digital graphics editing• Learn about image types and properties• Develop a range of image editing techniques

Understand structure of courseBe able to work as a team

Year 11 Units

Comic Strip Storytelling• Coursework Unit• Learn about the history of comic books• Understand use of software in comic book creation• Create original assets for characters and backgrounds

3D Game Design• Coursework Unit• Investigate game hardware, software and peripherals• Plan and create a game for a particular audien• Use a range of characters and edit environments

Understand structure of courseBe able to work as a team

Any Questions?Creative iMedia

Group TaskKnockout competition, make your choices wisely!

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Each round will be best of three.

Make your choice: Ninja- Fight Pose Cowboy- Draw Gun Bear- Raise Paws

Wait for the count of three to be given!

Game Rules

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Winners PodiumWhat was your strategy?

Your Task

Create your own ‘dream lesson’ that you would like to be taught at English Martyrs.

Pick any subject, it doesn’t have to be ICT or iMedia!

Think about the following: Different stages of the lesson What you want people to learn How you’ll make it interesting

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Understand structure of courseBe able to work as a team

Shared Cambridge Nationals iMedia Dream Lesson Plan

How can we plan a project?Let’s have some ideas…