Sample Scheme of Work
Creative iMedia Level 2 (04307-04309)
Unit 202: Digital Media Skills
Topic: Digital media skills for asset production
Suggested Teaching Time: 35 Hours
Topic outline
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
Multiple choice questionnaire (paper based or
electronic) for initial assessment
This unit helps learners to understand the
basics of media skills for the creative and
media sector. It allows them to
understand the client brief and time
frames and deadlines and preparation
techniques to form part of the planning
and creation process.
Introduction to the unit and initial
assessment
Identify existing it skills
0–1 hours
Teaching activity: introduce what is digital media and
what is repurposing
Ref lesson plan 1 - introduction
Introduction to MAPS
View MAPS 3 e-portfolio online
http://www.maps-ict.com
2 hours
All learners to request a new account (or logon if
account already exists)
Ref lesson plan 2 – MAPS intro
Explain unit aims and objectives
Customise own workspace
Create a post and blog entry
Activity: to upload a file
Digital media investigation
3–4 hours
Teaching activity to investigate the range of digital
media types, where they are used and in what
sectors
Group exercise: to research and discuss a range of
target platforms and how media is distributed
Sample materials and digital media
For rating of digital media – use the ocr planning and
review template which has a rating table included at the
back.
Ref lesson plan 3 – investigate digital media
Homework: to search and collect a range of digital
media
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Research should include the uses of
digital media, for example advertising,
information, entertainment in both print
publishing and web distribution channels
Learners should investigate a range of
uses and sectors in which digital media is
used. A range indicates a minimum of 3
types of digital media uses and sectors.
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Topic outline
Working with still images
5–9 hours
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
Teaching activity: features of image editing software
applications (identifying what is available)
Sample materials – a range of high and low resolution
images and graphics
Files supplied in both compressed and
uncompressed formats:
Teaching activity: to identify what tools and
techniques of the software is used to edit and
repurpose images and graphics
Sample materials – a range of high and low resolution
images and graphics such as:
The effect of image colour-depth,
resolution and dimensions on file-size;
An a4 print image at 300dpi (with 3508 x 2480 pixels)
Teaching activity: to identify compressed and
uncompressed file formats together with their
advantages and disadvantages
A cd cover image at 300 dpi (since for print) with 1425 x
1425 pixels ie 4.75” square
Appropriate compression techniques and
types of compression;
Exercise: to edit and repurpose a range of images
and graphics for sample activities (not the final
assignment brief)
A web banner at 72dpi (with 600 x 160 pixels)
A web image at 72dpi (with 800 x 600 pixels)
Ref lesson plan 4 – still images
Homework: to find a number of still images in
different formats for use in class
How to achieve small file-sizes and low
data-transfer rates while maintaining
asset quality;
Image eg tif, psd, jpg, png, gif
Workflow processes to include for
example, file naming, album organisation,
rating, sorting, tagging, stacking and
image processing techniques
Only basic editing and processing
techniques need to be evidenced for this
unit since the primary aim is about the
process and workflow.
Working with video
10–15 hours
Teaching activity: features of video editing software
applications (identifying what is available)
Sample materials – a range of moving image files in
different file formats and resolutions such as:
Files supplied in both compressed and
uncompressed formats:
Teaching activity: to identify what tools and
techniques of the software is used to edit and
repurpose video and other moving image media clips
Video files in .avi, .mov, .mpeg
The effect of video and animation framerates and frame dimensions on file-size
and data-transfer rates;
Ref lesson plan 5 – moving images
Teaching activity: to identify compressed and
uncompressed file formats together with their
advantages and disadvantages
Exercise: to edit and repurpose a range of video and
moving image clips for sample activities (not the final
assignment brief)
Homework: to find a number of short video clips for
use in class (may be sourced online or recorded
using a compact digital camera for example)
Appropriate compression techniques and
types of compression;
How to achieve small file-sizes and low
data-transfer rates while maintaining
asset quality;
Moving image eg .avi, mpeg-2, mpeg-4
Workflow processes to include for
example, file naming, file properties, asset
organisation,
Only basic editing and processing
techniques need to be evidenced for this
unit since the primary aim is about the
process and workflow.
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Topic outline
Working with audio
16–20 hours
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Teaching activity: features of audio editing software
applications (identifying what is available)
Teaching activity: to identify what tools and
techniques of the software is used to edit and
repurpose audio files
Suggested resources
Points to note
Sample materials – a range of audio files such as
music, voiceovers and event sounds including .wav and
.mp3 formats
Files supplied in both compressed and
uncompressed formats:
Ref lesson plan 6 – audio
Teaching activity: to identify compressed and
uncompressed file formats together with their
advantages and disadvantages
The effect of audio sampling-rates and
bit-depth on file-size and data-transfer
rates;
Appropriate compression techniques and
types of compression;
How to achieve small file-sizes and low
data-transfer rates while maintaining
asset quality;
Exercise: to edit and repurpose a range of audio files
for sample activities (not the final assignment brief)
Homework: to find a number of short audio clips for
use in class (may be sourced online or recorded
using a digital recorder or microphone and computer
for example)
Audio eg wav, mp3
Workflow processes to include for
example, file naming, file properties, asset
organisation,
Only basic editing and processing
techniques need to be evidenced for this
unit since the primary aim is about the
process and workflow.
Learners should also be aware copyright
issues on music tracks
Interim assessment
Sample (practice) assignments
21 hours
Assess learners for their ability to edit and repurpose
still images, video and audio, using practice material
Final assignment – investigate
Introduce the ocr or centre devised assignment
22–23 hours
Start task 1 of final assignment
Ocr planning and review template (available as a
download from the ocr website)
Collate evidence for task 1 of the final assignment
(learning outcome 1 – exploration)
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Ref lesson plan 7 – interim assessment
Not to be used as final work for
assessment and external moderation
All assignment work must be individual
Ref lesson plan 10 – assignment work
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Topic outline
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
How to review
Teaching activity: how to review work
Use the ocr planning and review template as guidance.
24–25 hours
Group activity: to discuss and review a piece of work
Group activity to display samples of digital media on
projector screen
Critical personal review, commenting on
the quality of finished product and its
fitness for purpose
Exercise: to review own work on samples of digital
media
Learners own digital media and those of peers
Ref lesson plan 8 - reviewing
The review should identify positives and
negatives relating to the finished product,
rather than the creation process as this
has been included in earlier evidence.
Learners should review the digital media
files against the original brief and obtain
feedback from their client. They should
identify any parameters and constraints
that influenced their decisions. For
example asset manipulation, file formats,
compression techniques, permission and
subject matter/location, copyright, ipr,
trademarks etc
Maintain accurate written records of
relevant information about assets
obtained, such as source, ownership, any
restrictions on use, where they are
located, filenames given
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Topic outline
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
How to plan
Teaching activity: what are client requirements?
Computer software applications
26–28 hours
Teaching activity: how to select appropriate
equipment and resources
Use of sample materials: to plan a response to a
sample client brief (not the final assignment)
Teaching activity: identification of file formats that
would be suitable for a specific purpose
Ref lesson plan 9 - planning
Report that incorporates, for example,
client discussion, written brief,
specification, end user requirements,
purpose and timescales.
Exercise: to create a work plan that identifies
workflow, timescales and resources involved in
converting each of the different types of digital media
files
Equipment list with annotated comments
on reasons why suitable for the project
Narrative or annotated document that
covers relevant techniques for audio, still
image and moving image assets. For
example, compression techniques, audio
bit depth, volume, image pixel
dimensions, resolution, moving image
video format, pixel dimensions, file
formats
Teaching activity: to explain the legal issues involved
with digital media
The workflow to cover the editing and
storage of the assets and final work,
including any working file formats and
how these differ from the requirements of
the end user.
Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of copyright, trademarks
and intellectual property use
Final assignment – planning
tasks
Review the ocr or centre devised assignment
29–30 hours
Collate evidence for task 2 of the final assignment
(learning outcome 2 – planning)
Final assignment – creating
work
Monitoring and supervision of learners completing
their assignment work.
31–33 hours
Collate evidence for task 3 of final assignment
(learning outcome 3 – produce), to include:
Start task 2 of final assignment
Ocr planning and review template (available as a
download from the ocr website)
All assignment work must be individual
Digital media resource files for use with the ocr
assignments can be downloaded from the ocr website
at www.ocr.org.uk
Ref lesson plan 10 – assignment work
Ref lesson plan 10 – assignment work
All assignment work must be individual
Audio file
Still image file
Moving image file
A) [with ongoing upload of work to MAPS e-portfolio
for secure storage]
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Topic outline
Final assignment – review
34 hours
MAPS upload
35 hours
Suggested teaching and homework
activities
Suggested resources
Points to note
Monitoring and supervision of learners completing
their assignment work to produce a review.
Ocr planning and review template (available as a
download from the ocr website)
All assignment work must be individual
Collate evidence for task 4 of the final assignment
(learning outcome 4 - review)
Ref lesson plan 10 – assignment work
Verification and supervision of learners uploading all
the required evidence files to the MAPS e-portfolio,
completing checklists as required
http://www.maps-ict.com
Teacher feedback required for each
student on their final work – to be
uploaded with other evidenc
Next steps to include links with other
creative imedia units to be delivered
Summary of unit completion and next steps
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Sample Lesson Plan 1
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Unit 202: Digital Media Skills
Introduction and initial assessment
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Assess students knowledge and skills of working with IT
Objective 2
Know what is digital media
Objective 3
Understand the use of different digital media
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
Not Applicable
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Introductions and aims of the lesson
20 minutes
Initial assessment
10 minutes
What is digital media?
15 minutes
Media types used – still images, moving images (video) and audio
5 minutes
Where digital media is used
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Summary of digital media types and uses, aims for next lesson
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Sample Lesson Plan 2
Creative iMedia Level 2 (04307-04309)
Unit 202: Digital Media Skills
Introduction to MAPS
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Know what MAPS is used for
Objective 2
Create an individual account
Objective 3
Know how to customise own workspace
Objective 4
Know how to create a post and blog entry
Objective 5
Know how to upload evidence to MAPS
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
Not Applicable
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Introduction to MAPS 3
10 minutes
Students to access MAPS and register for an account (unless already created)
5-10 minutes
Customise own workspace
15 minutes
How to create a post and blog entry
10 minutes
How to upload a file
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Create a blog entry
10 minutes
Upload a sample file
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Sample Lesson Plan 3
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Unit 202: Digital Media Skills
To explore different types of digital media
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Know the different types of digital media
Objective 2
Understand where digital media is used and in what sectors
Objective 3
Know what target platforms are used and how media is distributed
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
How to access MAPS
How to upload a file and create a blog entry
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
What is digital media?
10 minutes
View examples of digital media to include still images, moving images (such as
animation and video) and audio
15 minutes
Look at where digital media is used and in what sectors
20-30 minutes
Group activity: To find examples of digital media, identify target platforms and how
media is distributed
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Summarise types of digital media, where used and how distributed
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To edit and repurpose still image files
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Know the features and capabilities of image editing software
Objective 2
Know what basic tools and techniques are used with image editing
Objective 3
Understand why different file types are used
Objective 4
Be able to repurpose a digital still image file
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
The different types of digital media
Where digital media is used and how to rate them
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Review the software available and key features
10 minutes
Demonstrate use of basic tools and techniques
15 minutes
Apply basic tools and techniques
20-30 minutes
Editing and saving a digital still image (using uncompressed file formats), identifying
advantages and disadvantages of the formats used
20-30 minutes
Editing and saving a digital still image (using compressed file formats), identifying
advantages and disadvantages of the formats used
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Summarise basic editing tools and file formats
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To edit and repurpose moving image files
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Know the features and capabilities of moving image editing software
Objective 2
Know what basic tools and techniques are used with moving image editing
Objective 3
Understand why different file types are used
Objective 4
Be able to repurpose a digital moving image file
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
The process of editing and repurposing still images
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Review the software available and key features
10 minutes
Demonstrate use of basic tools and techniques
15 minutes
Apply basic tools and techniques
20-30 minutes
Editing and saving a digital moving image (using uncompressed file formats), identifying
advantages and disadvantages of the formats used
20-30 minutes
Editing and saving a digital moving image (using compressed file formats), identifying
advantages and disadvantages of the formats used
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Summarise basic editing tools and file formats
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To edit and repurpose audio files
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Know the features and capabilities of audio editing software
Objective 2
Know what basic tools and techniques are used with audio editing
Objective 3
Understand why different file types are used
Objective 4
Be able to repurpose a digital audio file
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
The process of editing and repurposing moving image files
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Review the software available and key features
10 minutes
Demonstrate use of basic tools and techniques
15 minutes
Apply basic tools and techniques
20-30 minutes
Editing and saving a digital audio file (using uncompressed file formats), identifying
advantages and disadvantages of the formats used
20-30 minutes
Editing and saving a digital audio file (using compressed file formats), identifying
advantages and disadvantages of the formats used
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Summarise basic editing tools and file formats
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Interim assessment
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
To assess learning and readiness for final assignment
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
How to repurpose digital media files.
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Introduction and describe requirements for completing sample assessment material
5 minutes
Section 1 – Identify the requirements for repurposing sample digital media files
45 minutes
Section 2 - Individual work to repurpose a still image, moving image and audio file
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Review progress made and next steps
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Sample Lesson Plan 8
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How to review work
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Know the purpose of a review
Objective 2
Understand the importance of reviewing work
Objective 3
Know how to review final work
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
Interim assessment
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
What is a review?
15 minutes
Group activity to discuss and review a sample piece of work (use projector)
15 minutes
Individual activity to review own work on digital media files
10 minutes
Review the OCR planning and review template
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Summarise the review process
10 minutes
MAPS update with blog/post entries
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Sample Lesson Plan 9
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Unit 202: Digital Media Skills
How to plan work
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
Know the purpose of a plan
Objective 2
Understand the importance of planning work
Objective 3
Know how to create a work plan
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
How to review work
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
What is a plan?
15 minutes
Group activity to discuss and review a sample work plan (use projector)
15 minutes
Individual activity to create a work plan for own digital media file repurposing
10 minutes
Review the OCR planning and review template
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Summarise the planning process
10 minutes
MAPS update with blog/post entries
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Sample Lesson Plan 10
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Unit 202: Digital Media Skills
Assignment work
OCR recognises that the teaching of this qualification above will vary greatly from school to school and
from teacher to teacher. With that in mind this lesson plan is offered as a possible approach but will be
subject to modifications by the individual teacher.
Lesson length is assumed to be one hour.
Learning Objectives for the Lesson
Objective 1
To complete work for the final assignment
Objective 2
To upload evidence to the MAPS e-portfolio
Recap of Previous Experience and Prior Knowledge
Not applicable (this lesson is repeated for each of the unit learning outcomes)
Content
Time
Content
5 minutes
Introduction and describe requirements for completing assignment work
35 minutes
Individual work on own assignment
15 minutes
Login to MAPS and upload evidence files for assignment, completing the evidence
checklist as required
Consolidation
Time
Content
5 minutes
Review progress made and logout of MAPS
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