These qualifications were developed in consultation with partners in industry, further education and schools. It has been designed as a route into, or further development of skills in, a wide range of job roles within the dynamic interactive media industry. Read the overview text below for more information about iMedia.

This page lists all current qualifications for iMedia. To access documents and information related to iMedia, click on the qualification name.

Overview

OCR has developed iMedia qualifications in consultation with partners in industry, further education and schools. It has been designed as a route into, or further development of skills in, a wide range of job roles within the dynamic interactive media industry.

OCR iMedia qualifications are appropriate to those working as, or preparing to work as: web designers, graphic artists, multimedia producers, animators, sound designers and storyboards.

iMedia is offered at Levels 1, 2 and 3, and students have the option to achieve a certificate or diploma for each level. A certificate comprises three units with the diploma comprising five units; both options must include the mandatory unit.

OCR Level 1 Certificate/Diploma for iMedia users is aimed at those:

• in full-time education who wish to gain access to the iMedia industry
• in employment who wish to develop skills in one or more specialist areas in order to meet the requirements of their workplace situation and job role
• following part-time courses for skill development or recreational purposes

OCR Level 2 Certificate/Diploma for iMedia users is aimed at those:

• in employment who wish to develop skills in one or more specialist areas
• in education who wish to gain access to the iMedia industry
• wanting to use these skills for recreational purposes

OCR Level 3 Certificate/Diploma for iMedia users is aimed at those:

• already working in a media/design/advertising related job
• looking to develop their skills and enhance career progression
• looking to formalise current knowledge with an industry benchmark

To find out more about iMedia, please visit the new dedicated website at www.imedia.ocr.org.uk

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