OCR Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Media
Qualification summary
This qualification specifically aims to:
* develop candidates' knowledge and understanding of the media sector
* develop candidates' ability to generate and apply their ideas, using the technology available to them as a tool to advance those creative ideas
* develop candidates' skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing employability within the media sector
* develop candidates' ability to work autonomously and effectively in media context
* enable candidates to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of media, and demonstrate the skills needed to participate in the operation and development of real media organisations
* encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding which candidates will need to access further or higher education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis
* encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding which candidates will need to enter employment, or enhance their current employment status
* promote interaction between employers, centres and candidates by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
For candidates who would like to undertake further learning/qualifications may progress to:
* Level 3 qualifications part-time or full-time in further education eg OCR Level 3 Nationals, AVCE, A Level
* higher level qualifications part-time or full-time in further or higher education eg HND, degree, journalistic training etc
A candidate wishing to progress to employment in the media sector may enter employment at trainee level within some media environments. Candidates may enter employment through a work-related training programme after achieving a qualification to level 3.
Advertising Creative/Copywriter/Director
Advertising Media Planner
Animator
Cartoonist
Computer Games Designer
Computer Games Technical Support Person
Copy Editor
Internet/Web Professional
Journalist
Lighting Technician
Music Composer
Proofreader
Publishing Editor
Radio Producer
TV/Film Camera Operator
TV/Film Editor
TV/Film Production Assistant
TV/Film Runner
TV/Film/Theatre Wardrobe Assistant
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
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09.3
Media and Communication
Coursework
Portfolio of Evidence
The assessment methodology for the OCR Nationals was approved by the regulatory authorities as a suitable alternative to independent assessment, with external moderation offering the required quality control.
Each unit within this specification is designed around the principle that candidates will build a portfolio of evidence relating to progression towards meeting the unit assessment objectives.
The unit assessment objectives reflect the demands of the learning outcomes for each unit.
Performance at unit level is graded holistically, as Pass, Merit or Distinction, recognising that candidates may perform better in meeting the requirements of some objectives more than others.
All units are centre-assessed and externally moderated by an OCR Visiting Moderator.
Candidates must complete all units from Group A and fourteen units from Group B.
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A -
Mandatory units
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B -
Optional units