Art, Design and Creative Industries – Media ABC Awards Qualifications Directory 12-13

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ART, DESIGN AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES QUALIFICATIONS DIRECTORY Media


Welcome ABC Awards (ABC) is an Awarding Organisation in the United Kingdom with an established reputation for quality and customer service. ABC is recognised by the regulatory bodies as an awarding organisation whose qualifications meet the criteria applied by Ofqual and are eligible for funding under the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and the Young People's Learning Agency (YLPA). ABC’s portfolio of qualifications has been developed in conjunction with relevant Sector Skills Councils and subject specialists in response to industry needs, and we believe all ABC qualifications are designed to enable flexibility of delivery and assessment. ABC has a transparent and highly competitive fee structure which is based upon credit accumulation and has been developed specifically for a credit based qualifications framework. This is published on our website. ABC fees are inclusive of moderation and certification. ABC continues to provide centres with access to a regional Business Development Manager, a moderator with subject specialism and a named Qualification Administrator as well as the full range of ABC training events and conferences. This directory provides a brief outline for each of ABC’s qualifications in Art, Design and Creative Industries - Media.

Please note: The credit target for the same qualification title may vary according to pathway and units chosen. The Units and Rules of Combination documents for all these qualifications can be accessed via the ABC Awards web site. http://www.abcawards.co.uk/art.php The current fees for all these qualifications can be accessed via the ABC Awards web site http://www.abcawards.co.uk/fees1011.php ABC Awards has endeavoured to provide signposting to funding eligibility but centres are advised that these are guides only and clarification from funding providers should be sought. Guide to Funding Eligibility categories This suite of qualifications is administered at the ABC Awards Nottingham office.

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50094087 Level 3 Award in Animation Pathway - Audio and Video Production Processes for Animation Pathway - Character Development for Digital Animation Pathway - Digital 3D Modelling for Animation Pathway - Environments and Backgrounds for Digital Animation Pathway - Practical and Theoretical Principles of Animation Pathway - Pre-production Animation Skills Pathway - Production and Post-production for Animation 5011041X Level 3 Certificate in Animation Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Applied Animation Skills Pathway - Digital 3D Animation 50110408 Level 3 Diploma in Animation Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Applied Animation Skills Pathway - Digital 3D Animation 50093241 Level 3 Award in Web and Multimedia Pathway - Creative Approaches to Static and Dynamic Website Design Pathway - Data Management for Web Design Pathway - Digital Design and Publishing Skills Pathway - Planning and Developing Games Design Pathway - Production and Management of Digital Assets in Multimedia Pathway - Web Production Skills 50110457 Level 3 Certificate in Web and Multimedia Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Creative Web Design 50110433 Level 3 Diploma in Web and Multimedia Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Web Design 50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - 35mm Camera Techniques Pathway - Context and History of Photography Pathway - Digital Photo Imaging Techniques Pathway - Documentary Photography Pathway - Exploring Photographic Imaging Pathway - Large Format Photography Techniques

Pathway - Location Fashion Photography Pathway - Photographic Darkroom Skills Pathway - Photojournalism Pathway - Presenting and Photographic Images Pathway - Studio Photography 50084689 Level 3 Certificate in Photography Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Black and White Photography Pathway - Digital Photography Pathway - Documentary Photography Pathway - Large Format Photography Pathway - Location Fashion Photography Pathway - Photojournalism Pathway - Studio Photography 50084690 Level 3 Diploma in Photography Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Photographic Practice 50110032 Level 3 Award in Advertising Pathway - Advertising Design and Art Direction Pathway - Advertising Roles and Strategies Pathway - Context and Theory of Display Design Pathway - Creating Advertising Campaigns Pathway - Graphics for Display Design Pathway - Developing and Presenting Advertising Ideas Pathway - Merchandising Display and Presentation Pathway - Workshop Practice and Production Techniques 50110445 Level 3 Certificate in Advertising Unendorsed Pathway Pathway – Campaigns

Pathway - Design and Art Direction

Pathway - Merchandising Display and Presentation 50110421 Level 3 Diploma in Advertising Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Campaign Strategy Pathway - Merchandising and Display

5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Acoustics and Recording Pathway - Camera Operations for Film and Video Pathway - Context and History of Sound Language


Pathway - Creating Sound Design for a Professional Context Pathway - Digital Video Editing Pathway - Introduction to Sound Mixing Pathway - Introduction to Sound Synthesis Pathway - Production Techniques and Processes Pathway - Professional Roles in Film and Television Production Pathway - Screencraft and Narrative Structures in Film and TV Pathway - Screenplay Research and Development Pathway - Developing Imagery and Sequences for Film and Video Pathway - Understanding the Professional Context of Sound Design Pathway - Writing Screenplays for Short Films Pathway - Media Sound Editing 50115467 Level 3 Certificate in Broadcasting Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Film and Television Screenwriting

Pathway - Film and Video Production Pathway - Cinematography Skills Pathway - Sound Design and Music Technology 50113057 Level 3 Diploma in Broadcasting Unendorsed Pathway Pathway - Film Making Pathway - Sound Design and Music Technology 60014301 Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Creative Media 60015494 Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Creative Media 10046598 Level 3 Award in Writing Skills for Journalism (NQF)


ABC Qual Code A6220-03

50094087 Level 3 Award in Animation Pathway - Audio and Video Production Processes for Animation Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Minimum Approved Age 16 Operational Start Date 01/06/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015

FL ASL App SO T2G ALR OLASS PFU Ad App

Funding Eligibility

Points Score 42.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 10% Additional Information Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset Administering Office Nottingham



50094087 Level 3 Award in Animation Pathway - Character Development for Digital Animation Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Character development for digital animation [H/601/8181] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Minimum Approved Age 16 Operational Start Date 01/06/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 42.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 10% Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset



50094087 Level 3 Award in Animation Pathway - Digital 3D Modelling for Animation Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Digital 3D modelling for animation [A/601/8185] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50094087 Level 3 Award in Animation Pathway - Environments and Backgrounds for Digital Animation Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Environments and backgrounds for digital animation [F/601/8186] 3 8 60

Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50094087 Level 3 Award in Animation Pathway - Practical and Theoretical Principles of Animation Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Practical and theoretical principles of animation [L/601/8188] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50094087 Level 3 Award in Animation Pathway - Pre-production Animation Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50094087 Level 3 Award in Animation Pathway - Production and Post-production for Animation Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/06/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code C6227-03

5011041X Level 3 Certificate in Animation Unendorsed Pathway Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to animation problem solving [A/602/2060] 3 8 40 Optional Units Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60

Character development for digital animation [H/601/8181] 3 8 60 Digital 3D modelling for animation [A/601/8185] 3 8 60 Environments and backgrounds for digital animation [F/601/8186] 3 8 60

Practical and theoretical principles of animation [L/601/8188] 3 8 60

Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Context and history of sound language [T/602/2588] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60

Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound mixing [L/602/2595] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound synthesis [Y/602/2597] 3 8 60 Screencraft and narrative structures in film and TV [D/602/2603] 3 8 60

Screenplay research and development [M/602/2606] 3 8 60 Writing screenplays for short films [A/602/2611] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice [L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60

Exploratory model making [A/601/5948] 3 8 60 Life drawing [A/601/5951] 3 8 60 Visual thinking [H/601/5961] 3 8 60

Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Merit / Distinction Operational Start Date 01/08/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015



Funding Eligibility

Points Score (P) 82.5 (M) 112.5 (D) 135 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 25 Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset



5011041X Level 3 Certificate in Animation Pathway - Applied Animation Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to animation problem solving [A/602/2060] 3 8 40

Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Optional Units Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60



Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Context and history of sound language [T/602/2588] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60

Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound mixing [L/602/2595] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound synthesis [Y/602/2597] 3 8 60 Film and video production techniques and processes [D/602/2598] 3 8 60

Screencraft and narrative structures in film and TV [D/602/2603] 3 8 60

Screenplay research and development [M/602/2606] 3 8 60 Writing screenplays for short films [A/602/2611] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice[L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60


Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Merit / Distinction


Operational Start Date 01/08/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




5011041X Level 3 Certificate in Animation Pathway - Digital 3D Animation Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to animation problem solving [A/602/2060] 3 8 40

Digital 3D modelling for animation [A/601/8185] 3 8 60 Environments and backgrounds for digital animation [F/601/8186] 3 8 60 Optional Units Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60

Character development for digital animation [H/601/8181] 3 8 60 Practical and theoretical principles of animation [L/601/8188] 3 8 60



Screenplay research and development [M/602/2606] 3 8 60 Writing screenplays for short films [A/602/2611] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice[L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60





Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code D6227-03

50110408 Level 3 Diploma in Animation Pathway - Unendorsed Pathway

Learners must achieve a minimum of 64 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Animation project planning, implementation and review [J/602/2059] 3 16 90 Optional Units Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60



Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60







Funding Eligibility

Points Score (P) 206.25 (M) 281.25 (D) 337.5 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 62.5 Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset



50110408 Level 3 Diploma in Animation Pathway - Applied Animation Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 64 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Animation project planning, implementation and review [J/602/2059] 3 16 90


Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Optional Units Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60


Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Context and history of sound language [T/602/2588] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60







Funding Eligibility




50110408 Level 3 Diploma in Animation Pathway - Digital 3D Animation

Learners must achieve a minimum of 64 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Animation project planning, implementation and review [J/602/2059] 3 16 90

Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60

Character development for digital animation [H/601/8181] 3 8 60 Digital 3D modelling for animation [A/601/8185] 3 8 60 Environments and backgrounds for digital animation [F/601/8186] 3 8 60 Optional Units Practical and theoretical principles of animation [L/601/8188] 3 8 60





Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Merit / Distinction


Operational Start Date 01/08/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015



Funding Eligibility



50093241 Level 3 Award in Web and Multimedia Pathway - Creative Approaches to Static and Dynamic Website Design Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Creative approaches to static and dynamic website design [A/601/8008] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility

Points Score 42 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 10% Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset



50093241 Level 3 Award in Web and Multimedia Pathway - Data Management for Web Design Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Data management for web design [F/601/8009] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/05/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50093241 Level 3 Award in Web and Multimedia Pathway - Digital Design and Publishing Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Digital design and publishing skills [T/601/8010] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/05/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50093241 Level 3 Award in Web and Multimedia Pathway - Planning and Developing Games Design


Value GLH

Planning and developing games design [A/601/8011] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/05/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50093241 Level 3 Award in Web and Multimedia Pathway - Production and Management of Digital Assets in Multimedia Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Production and management of digital assets in multimedia [F/601/8012] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/05/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50093241 Level 3 Award in Web and Multimedia Pathway - Web Production Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Web production skills [L/601/8014] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/05/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50110457 Level 3 Certificate in Web and Multimedia Unendorsed Pathway Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Unit Applying specialist knowledge and skills to web and multimedia problem solving [A/602/2074] 3 8 40 Optional Units (learners must achieve three units from this group) Creative approaches to static and dynamic website design [A/601/8008] 3 8 60

Data management for web design [F/601/8009] 3 8 60 Digital design and publishing skills [T/601/8010] 3 8 60 Planning and developing games design [A/601/8011] 3 8 60 Production and management of digital assets in multimedia [F/601/8012] 3 8 60

Web production skills [L/601/8014] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60




Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound mixing [L/602/2595] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound synthesis [Y/602/2597] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Design research and development process [D/601/5506] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Information design realisation [L/601/5579] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Principles and history of information design [L/601/5632] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice [L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60

Visual thinking [H/601/5961] 3 8 60




Funding Eligibility




50110457 Level 3 Certificate in Web and Multimedia Pathway - Creative Web Design


Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to web and multimedia problem solving [A/602/2074] 3 8 40


Web production skills [L/601/8014] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) Data management for web design [F/601/8009] 3 8 60 Digital design and publishing skills [T/601/8010] 3 8 60 Planning and developing games design [A/601/8011] 3 8 60 Production and management of digital assets in multimedia [F/601/8012] 3 8 60





Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound mixing [L/602/2595] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound synthesis [Y/602/2597] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Design research and development process [D/601/5506] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Information design realisation [L/601/5579] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Principles and history of information design [L/601/5632] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice[L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60





Funding Eligibility




50110433 Level 3 Diploma in Web and Multimedia Unendorsed Pathway


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Unit Web and multimedia project planning, implementation and review [M/602/2072] 3 16 90 Optional Units (learners must achieve six units from this group) Creative approaches to static and dynamic website design [A/601/8008] 3 8 60


Web production skills [L/601/8014] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60









Funding Eligibility




50110433 Level 3 Diploma in Web and Multimedia Pathway - Web Design Learners must achieve a minimum of 64 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Web and multimedia project planning, implementation and review [M/602/2072] 3 16 90


Data management for web design [F/601/8009] 3 8 60 Production and management of digital assets in multimedia [F/601/8012] 3 8 60

Web production skills [L/601/8014] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve two units from this group) Digital design and publishing skills [T/601/8010] 3 8 60 Planning and developing games design [A/601/8011] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60









Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - 35 mm Camera Techniques Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

35mm camera techniques [F/601/2548] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - Context and History of Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - Digital Photo Imaging Techniques Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - Documentary Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - Exploring Photographic Imaging Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Minimum Approved Age 16 Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - Large Format Photography Techniques Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Large format photographic techniques [F/601/2579] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - Location Fashion Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility



ABC Qual Code A6208-03 50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - Photographic Darkroom Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway – Photojournalism Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - Presenting and Photographic Images Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/03/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50083181 Level 3 Award in Photography Pathway - Studio Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/0632010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50084689 Level 3 Certificate in Photography Unendorsed Pathway Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Unit Applying specialist photography knowledge and skills to problem solving [Y/601/3513] 3 8 40 Optional Units (learners must achieve three units from this group) 35mm camera techniques [F/601/2548] 3 8 60 Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Large format photographic techniques [F/601/2579] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility

Points Score (P) 82.5 (M) 112.5 (D) 135 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 25% Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset



50084689 Level 3 Certificate in Photography Pathway - Black and White Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist photography knowledge and skills to problem solving [Y/601/3513] 3 8 40

35mm camera techniques [F/601/2548] 3 8 60 Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Large format photographic techniques [F/601/2579] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50084689 Level 3 Certificate in Photography Pathway - Digital Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH


Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50084689 Level 3 Certificate in Photography Pathway - Documentary Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH


Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) 35mm camera techniques [F/601/2548] 3 8 60 Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50084689 Level 3 Certificate in Photography Pathway - Large Format Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH


Large format photographic techniques [F/601/2579] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Merit / Distinction Operational Start Date 01/04/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50084689 Level 3 Certificate in Photography Pathway - Location Fashion Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH


Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) 35mm camera techniques [F/601/2548] 3 8 60 Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50084689 Level 3 Certificate in Photography Pathway - Photojournalism Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH


Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) 35mm camera techniques [F/601/2548] 3 8 60 Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative Industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50084689 Level 3 Certificate in Photography Pathway - Studio Photography Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH


Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) 35mm camera techniques [F/601/2548] 3 8 60 Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Large format photographic techniques [F/601/2579] 3 8 60 Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50084690 Level 3 Diploma in Photography Unendorsed Pathway Learners must achieve a minimum of 64 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Unit Photographic project planning, implementation, and review [K/601/3516] 3 16 90 Optional Units (learners must achieve six units from this group) 35mm camera techniques [F/601/2548] 3 8 60 Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Large format photographic techniques [F/601/2579] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility

Points Score (P) 206.25 (M) 281.25 (D) 337.5 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 62.50% Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset



50084690 Level 3 Diploma in Photography Pathway - Photographic Practice Learners must achieve a minimum of 64 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Photographic project planning, implementation, and review [K/601/3516]

3 16 90

Context and history of photography [R/601/2568] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images [A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Mandatory Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) 35mm camera techniques [F/601/2548] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve three units from this group) Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Large format photographic techniques [F/601/2579] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photographic darkroom skills [J/601/2583] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility

Points Score (P) 206.25 (M) 281.25 (D) 337.5 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 62.50% Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset



50110032 Level 3 Award in Advertising Pathway - Advertising Design and Art Direction Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Advertising design and art direction [F/602/2142] 3 8 60 Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/08/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score 42.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 10% Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Sector Skills Council CCSkills



50110032 Level 3 Award in Advertising Pathway - Advertising Roles and Strategies Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Advertising roles and strategies [J/602/2143] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50110032 Level 3 Award in Advertising Pathway - Context and Theory of Display Design


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Context and theory of display design [L/602/2144] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50110032 Level 3 Award in Advertising Pathway - Creating Advertising Campaigns


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Creating advertising campaigns [Y/602/2146] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50110032 Level 3 Award in Advertising Pathway - Graphics for Display Design


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Graphics for display design [K/602/2149] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50110032 Level 3 Award in Advertising Pathway - Developing and Presenting Advertising Ideas


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Developing and presenting advertising ideas [H/602/2148] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50110032 Level 3 Award in Advertising Pathway - Merchandising Display and Presentation


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50110032 Level 3 Award in Advertising Pathway – Workshop Practice and Production Techniques


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Workshop practice and production techniques for display design [T/602/2154] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50110445 Level 3 Certificate in Advertising Unendorsed Pathway


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Unit Applying specialist knowledge and skills to advertising problem solving [F/602/2139] 3 8 40 Optional Unit (learners must achieve three units from this group) Advertising design and art direction [F/602/2142] 3 8 60 Advertising roles and strategies [J/602/2143] 3 8 60 Context and theory of display design [L/602/2144] 3 8 60 Creating advertising campaigns [Y/602/2146] 3 8 60 Developing and presenting advertising ideas [H/602/2148] 3 8 60 Graphics for display design [K/602/2149] 3 8 60 Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60 Workshop practice and production techniques for display design [T/602/2154] 3 8 60




Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Context and history of sound language [T/602/2588] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60


Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 2D design software for layouts [J/601/5483] 3 8 60 Design research and development process [D/601/5506] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Exploring outcomes for graphic design [Y/601/5567] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Typographic investigation and design [A/601/5755] 3 8 60 Typographic signs and symbols [K/601/5668] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Visual identity development and applications [M/601/5686] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60


Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice [L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Design visualisation [K/601/5945] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60

Exploratory model making [A/601/5948] 3 8 60 Studio-based printmaking[D/601/5957] 3 8 60 Visual thinking [H/601/5961] 3 8 60 Creative approaches to static and dynamic website design [A/601/8008] 3 8 60

Digital design and publishing skills [T/601/8010] 3 8 60 Production and management of digital assets in multimedia [F/601/8012] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility

Points Score (P) 82.5 (M) 112.5 (D) 135 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 25% Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Sector Skills Council CCSkills



50110445 Level 3 Certificate in Advertising Pathway – Campaigns Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Unit Applying specialist knowledge and skills to advertising problem solving [F/602/2139] 3 8 40

Advertising roles and strategies [J/602/2143] 3 8 60 Creating advertising campaigns [Y/602/2146] 3 8 60 Developing and presenting advertising ideas [H/602/2148] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) Advertising roles and strategies [J/602/2143] 3 8 60 Context and theory of display design [L/602/2144] 3 8 60 Creating advertising campaigns [Y/602/2146] 3 8 60 Graphics for display design [K/602/2149] 3 8 60 Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60 Workshop practice and production techniques for display design [T/602/2154] 3 8 60





Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Film and video production techniques and processes [D/602/2598] 3 8 60

Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 2D design software for layouts [J/601/5483] 3 8 60 Design research and development process [D/601/5506] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Typographic investigation and design [A/601/5755] 3 8 60 Typographic signs and symbols [K/601/5668] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Visual identity development and applications [M/601/5686] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60


Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice[L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Design visualisation [K/601/5945] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



Web production skills [L/601/8014] 3 8 60

Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Minimum Approved Age Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Operational Start Date 01/08/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility




50110445 Level 3 Certificate in Advertising Pathway - Design and Art Direction Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to advertising problem solving [F/602/2139] 3 8 40

Advertising design and art direction [F/602/2142] 3 8 60 Developing and presenting advertising ideas [H/602/2148] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) Advertising roles and strategies [J/602/2143] 3 8 60 Context and theory of display design [L/602/2144] 3 8 60 Creating advertising campaigns [Y/602/2146] 3 8 60 Graphics for display design [K/602/2149] 3 8 60 Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60 Workshop practice and production techniques for display design [T/602/2154] 3 8 60





Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Film and video production techniques and processes [D/602/2598] 3 8 60

Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 2D design software for layouts [J/601/5483] 3 8 60 Design research and development process [D/601/5506] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Typographic investigation and design [A/601/5755] 3 8 60 Typographic signs and symbols [K/601/5668] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Visual identity development and applications [M/601/5686] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60


Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice[L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Design visualisation [K/601/5945] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60






Funding Eligibility




50110445 Level 3 Certificate in Advertising Pathway - Merchandising Display and Presentation Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to advertising problem solving [F/602/2139] 3 8 40

Context and theory of display design [L/602/2144] 3 8 60 Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) Advertising roles and strategies [J/602/2143] 3 8 60 Creating advertising campaigns [Y/602/2146] 3 8 60 Developing and presenting advertising ideas [H/602/2148] 3 8 60 Graphics for display design [K/602/2149] 3 8 60 Workshop practice and production techniques for display design [T/602/2154] 3 8 60




Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60

Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 2D design software for layouts [J/601/5483] 3 8 60 Design research and development process [D/601/5506] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Exploring outcomes for graphic design [Y/601/5567] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Typographic investigation and design [A/601/5755] 3 8 60 Typographic signs and symbols [K/601/5668] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Visual identity development and applications [M/601/5686] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice [L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Design visualisation [K/601/5945] 3 8 60


Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60






Funding Eligibility




50110421 Level 3 Diploma in Advertising Unendorsed Pathway


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Unit Advertising project planning, implementation and review [T/602/2140] 3 16 90 Optional Units (learners must achieve six units from this group) Advertising design and art direction [F/602/2142] 3 8 60 Advertising roles and strategies [J/602/2143] 3 8 60 Context and theory of display design [L/602/2144] 3 8 60 Creating advertising campaigns [Y/602/2146] 3 8 60 Developing and presenting advertising ideas [H/602/2148] 3 8 60 Graphics for display design [K/602/2149] 3 8 60 Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60 Workshop practice and production techniques for display design [T/602/2154] 3 8 60






Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 2D design software for layouts [J/601/5483] 3 8 60 Design research and development process [D/601/5506] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Exploring outcomes for graphic design [Y/601/5567] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Typographic investigation and design [A/601/5755] 3 8 60 Typographic signs and symbols [K/601/5668] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Visual identity development and applications [M/601/5686] 3 8 60


Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice[L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Design visualisation [K/601/5945] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60

Exploratory model making [A/601/5948] 3 8 60 Studio-based printmaking [D/601/5957] 3 8 60 Visual thinking [H/601/5961] 3 8 60 Creative approaches to static and dynamic website design [A/601/8008] 3 8 60

Digital design and publishing skills [T/601/8010] 3 8 60 Production and management of digital assets in multimedia [F/601/8012] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility

Points Score (P) 206.25 (M) 281.25 (D) 337.5 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 62.5 Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Sector Skills Council CCSkills



50110421 Level 3 Diploma in Advertising Pathway - Campaign Strategy


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Advertising project planning, implementation and review [T/602/2140] 3 16 90

Advertising design and art direction [F/602/2142] 3 8 60 Advertising roles and strategies [J/602/2143] 3 8 60 Creating advertising campaigns [Y/602/2146] 3 8 60 Developing and presenting advertising ideas [H/602/2148] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve two units from this group) Context and theory of display design [L/602/2144] 3 8 60 Graphics for display design [K/602/2149] 3 8 60 Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60 Workshop practice and production techniques [T/602/2154] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60





Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 2D design software for layouts [J/601/5483] 3 8 60 Design research and development process [D/601/5506] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Exploring outcomes for graphic design [Y/601/5567] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Typographic investigation and design [A/601/5755] 3 8 60 Typographic signs and symbols [K/601/5668] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60


Visual identity development and applications [M/601/5686] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice [L/601/4206] 3 8 60 Design visualisation [K/601/5945] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60






Funding Eligibility




50110421 Level 3 Diploma in Advertising Pathway - Merchandising and Display


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Advertising project planning, implementation and review [T/602/2140] 3 16 90

Context and theory of display design [L/602/2144] 3 8 60 Graphics for display design [K/602/2149] 3 8 60 Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60 Workshop practice and production techniques for display design [T/602/2154] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve two units from this group) Advertising design and art direction [F/602/2142] 3 8 60 Advertising roles and strategies [J/602/2143] 3 8 60 Creating advertising campaigns [Y/602/2146] 3 8 60 Developing and presenting advertising ideas [H/602/2148] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60



Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60

Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 2D design software for layouts [J/601/5483] 3 8 60 Design research and development process [D/601/5506] 3 8 60 Digital illustration [L/601/5565] 3 8 60 Exploring outcomes for graphic design [Y/601/5567] 3 8 60 Illustration skills [H/601/5572] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Typographic investigation and design [A/601/5755] 3 8 60 Typographic signs and symbols [K/601/5668] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Visual identity development and applications [M/601/5686] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Colour theory and practice [L/601/4206] 3 8 60


Design visualisation [K/601/5945] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60






Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Acoustics and Recording Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Camera Operations for Film and Video


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Context and History of Sound Language


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Context and history of sound language [T/602/2588] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Creating Sound Design for a Professional Context


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Digital Video Editing


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Introduction to Sound Mixing


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Introduction to sound mixing [L/602/2595] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Introduction to Sound Synthesis


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Introduction to sound synthesis [Y/602/2597] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Production Techniques and Processes


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Film and video production techniques and processes [D/602/2598] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Professional Roles in Film and Television Production


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Professional roles in film and television production [L/602/2600] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Screencraft and Narrative Structures in Film and TV


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH




Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Screenplay Research and Development


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Screenplay research and development [M/602/2606] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Developing Imagery and Sequences for Film and Video Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Developing imagery and sequences for film and video [A/602/2608] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Understanding the Professional Context of Sound Design


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Understanding the professional context of sound design [F/602/2609] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Writing Screenplays for Short Films


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Writing screenplays for short films [A/602/2611] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




5011038X Level 3 Award in Broadcasting Pathway - Media Sound Editing Learners must achieve a minimum of 8 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50115467 Level 3 Certificate in Broadcasting Unendorsed Pathway Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to broadcasting problem solving [Y/602/2583] 3 8 40 Optional Units (learners must achieve three units from this group) Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Context and history of sound language [T/602/2588] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60




Screenplay research and development [M/602/2606] 3 8 60 Developing imagery and sequences for film and video [A/602/2608] 3 8 60


Writing screenplays for short films [A/602/2611] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60



Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images[A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60


Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60

Visual thinking [H/601/5961] 3 8 60 Creative approaches to static and dynamic website design [A/601/8008] 3 8 60

Production and management of digital assets in multimedia [F/601/8012] 3 8 60




Funding Eligibility




50115467 Level 3 Certificate in Broadcasting Pathway - Film and Television Screenwriting


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to broadcasting problem solving [Y/602/2583] 3 8 40

Screenplay research and development [M/602/2606] 3 8 60 Writing screenplays for short films [A/602/2611] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60

Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound mixing [L/602/2595] 3 8 60 Film and video production techniques and processes [D/602/2598]

3 8 60



Developing imagery and sequences for film and video [A/602/2608] 3 8 60

Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60



Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



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50115467 Level 3 Certificate in Broadcasting Pathway - Film and Video Production Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to broadcasting problem solving [Y/602/2583] 3 8 40

Film and video production techniques and processes [D/602/2598] 3 8 60

Professional roles in film and television production [L/602/2600] 3 8 60 Optional Units (learners must achieve one unit from this group) Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60

Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Screencraft and narrative structures in film and TV [D/602/2603] 3 8 60


Writing screenplays for short films [A/602/2611] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60






Funding Eligibility

Points Score (P) 82.5 (M) 112.5 (D) 135 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 25%


Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Sector Skills Council CCSkills



50115467 Level 3 Certificate in Broadcasting Pathway - Cinematography Skills Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits: all units are mandatory

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Applying specialist knowledge and skills to broadcasting problem solving [Y/602/2583] 3 8 40

Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Screencraft and narrative structures in film and TV [D/602/2603]

3 8 60

Developing imagery and sequences for film and video [A/602/2608]

3 8 60



unding Eligibility




50115467 Level 3 Certificate in Broadcasting Pathway - Sound Design and Music Technology Learners must achieve a minimum of 32 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Applying specialist knowledge and skills to broadcasting problem solving [Y/602/2583] 3 8 40 Optional Units (learners must achieve three units from this group) Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Context and history of sound language [T/602/2588] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60

Introduction to sound mixing [L/602/2595] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound synthesis [Y/602/2597] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




50113057 Level 3 Diploma in Broadcasting Unendorsed Pathway Learners must achieve a minimum of 64 credits

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Broadcasting project planning, implementation and review [D/602/2584] 3 16 90 Optional Units Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Context and history of sound language [T/602/2588] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60



Screencraft and narrative structures in film and TV [D/602/2603]

3 8 60



Writing screenplays for short films [A/602/2611] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Merchandising display and presentation [D/602/2150] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60



Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Digital photo imaging techniques [R/601/2571] 3 8 60 Documentary photography [D/601/2573] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/2577] 3 8 60 Location fashion photography [A/601/2581] 3 8 60 Photojournalism [M/601/2609] 3 8 60 Presenting photographic images[A/601/2614] 3 8 60 Studio photography [J/601/2616] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619]

3 8 60


Visual thinking [H/601/5961] 3 8 60 Creative approaches to static and dynamic website design [A/601/8008] 3 8 60



Restrictions and Requirements Assessment Internal assessment, internal and external

moderation Minimum Approved Age 16 Qualification Grading Pass / Merit / Distinction Operational Start Date 01/08/2010 Review Date 31/12/2015


Funding Eligibility

Points Score (P) 206.25 (M) 281.25 (D) 337.5 Contribution to Threshold L1 N/A Contribution to Threshold L2 N/A Contribution to Threshold L3 62.5% Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Sector Skills Council CCSkills



50113057 Level 3 Diploma in Broadcasting Pathway - Film Making


Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Broadcasting project planning, implementation and review [D/602/2584] 3 16 90

Camera operations for film and video [M/602/2587] 3 8 60 Screencraft and narrative structures in film and TV [D/602/2603] 3 8 60

Screenplay research and development [M/602/2606] 3 8 60 Developing imagery and sequences for film and video [A/602/2608] 3 8 60 Optional Units Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60

Digital video editing [A/602/2592] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound mixing [L/602/2595] 3 8 60 Film and video production techniques and processes [D/602/2598] 3 8 60


Writing screenplays for short films [A/602/2611] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60 Audio and video production processes for animation [D/601/8180] 3 8 60

Digital 3D modelling for animation [A/601/8185] 3 8 60


Pre-production animation skills [R/601/8189] 3 8 60 Production and post-production for animation [L/601/8191] 3 8 60 Pixel-based image manipulation [L/601/3542] 3 8 60 Vector-based image generation [A/601/4203] 3 8 60 Exploring photographic imaging [T/601/257] 3 8 60 Employment and freelancing in the creative industries [J/601/3619] 3 8 60



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50113057 Level 3 Diploma in Broadcasting Pathway - Sound Design and Music Technology

Learners must achieve a minimum of 64 credits: all units are mandatory

Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Broadcasting project planning, implementation and review [D/602/2584] 3 16 90

Acoustics and recording [K/602/2586] 3 8 60 Context and history of sound language [T/602/2588] 3 8 60 Creating sound design for a professional context [M/602/2590] 3 8 60

Introduction to sound mixing [L/602/2595] 3 8 60 Introduction to sound synthesis [Y/602/2597] 3 8 60 Media sound editing [M/602/2640] 3 8 60



Funding Eligibility




60014301 Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Creative Media Learners must achieve a minimum of 24 credits. This must include 18 credits from the mandatory units, 4 credits from Optional Group A and 2 credits from Optional Group B. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Awareness of employment in the creative media sector [L/600/8504] 2 5 40

Communicating and presenting ideas in the creative media sector [R/600/8505] 2 4 30

Awareness of converging digital technology in the creative media sector [Y/600/8506] 2 5 40

Professional behaviour in the creative media sector [D/600/8507] 2 4 30 Optional Group A (learners must achieve 4 credits from this group) Creative media industry awareness [H/600/8508] 2 4 25 Creative media industry awareness [K/600/8509] 3 4 25 Optional Group B (Learners must achieve 2 credits from this group) Awareness of health and safety in the creative media sector [D/600/8510] 2 2 15

Awareness of health and safety in the creative media sector [H/600/8511] 3 2 15



Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L3 Awaiting Details Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset



60015494 Level 3 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Creative Media Learners must achieve a minimum of 28 credits. This must include 22 credits from the mandatory units, 4 credits from Optional Group A and 2 credits from Optional Group B. Unit Level Credit

Value GLH

Mandatory Units Awareness of employment in the creative media sector [L/600/9037] 3 6 50

Communicating and presenting ideas in the creative media sector [R/600/9038] 3 5 40

Awareness of converging digital technology in the creative media sector [Y/600/9039] 3 6 50

Professional behaviour in the creative media sector [L/600/9040] 3 5 40 Optional Group A (learners must achieve 4 credits from this group) Creative media industry awareness [H/600/8508] 2 4 25 Creative media industry awareness [K/600/8509] 3 4 25 Optional Group B (Learners must achieve 2 credits from this group) Awareness of health and safety in the creative media sector [D/600/8510] 2 2 15

Awareness of health and safety in the creative media sector [H/600/8511]

3 2 15



Funding Eligibility

Points Score Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L1 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L2 Awaiting Details Contribution to Threshold L3 Awaiting Details Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries Sector (Regulator) Media and Communication Sector Skills Council Skillset



10046598 Level 3 Award in Writing Skills for Journalism (NQF)

Units Mandatory Optional J1028036

Unit 01

Writing skills for journalism

Rules of Combination All Mandatory units + 0 Optional units Assessment Internal Assessment / External Moderation Qualification Grading Pass / Fail Recommended GLH 60 Minimum Approved Age 16 Operational Start Date 01/10/2004 Review Date 31/08/2013 Certification End Date 31/08/2014 Section 96/97 Pre 16 16 – 18 19+

LSC Qualification Code 10046598 Points Score 42.00 Contribution to Threshold L1 16% Contribution to Threshold L2 16% Contribution to Threshold L3 10% Sector (ABC) Art, Design and Creative Industries (Media) Sector (Regulator) Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Sector Skills Council Skillset

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