media savvy level 1 guide

7/31/2019 Media Savvy Level 1 Guide

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employability skillsthrough digital arts & media

level 1

Media Savvy in association with OCN

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Wordprocessingsoftware

dESIGNsOFTWARE

dIGITALLIFESTYLE

MediaSavvy

Media Savvys Background:

Media Savvy Training Solutions CICis an Multi-Award winning digital arts andmedia training company. As a Social Enterprise, the main focus is to deliverinnovative qualications to young people and hard to reach groups.

The idea for Media Savvyoriginated from a mutual passion of the co-founders(Dan and Mark) to make a difference to the lives of people in their localcommunities.

About the Tutors:

Dan and Mark are both MA level graduates from

the University of Sunderland and between them theyare specialists in lm making, graphic design,animation and special effects. They alsofacilitate projects around web design,computer games development and the useof social media.

The tutors creative qualications andwealth of teaching experience, combinedwith a desire to make learning fun andengaging is what really makes MediaSavvycourses unique.

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courseoverview


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About the Qualifcation:

Our nationally recognised qualication Employability Skills ThroughDigital Arts and Mediais unique, creative, innovative and new for2012. The course combines exciting digital arts and media creativepractices alongside essential employability skills, including advanced useof ICT, word processing, literacy and numeracy and project leadership.

The course is delivered in a learner-led style, which we nd really addsto student motivation and enthusiasm. The sessions consist ofself-directed work and group work. In order to be inclusive, wefrequently adapt delivery methods and styles to suit each group wework with.

We can accommodate for a variety of abilities in each of the units, fromabsolute beginner to whiz kid. We have a wide variety of digitalworkbooks and teaching resources to cater for all abilities..

CourseLength

Equipment

Eligibility

The qualication is approximately 76 guided leaning hours(GLH) and our course timetables differ to suit eachparticular group. We usually work in 1/2 day sessions andaim to complete in around 10 weeks.

Media Savvyprovides all necessary technical equipment,including Sony Vaio laptops with the Adobe Create Suite andprofessional stills cameras and video equipment.

The course is fully funded and therefore free to all eligiblelearners. Please contact Dan for further information on this.

LocationsMedia Savvycourses are mobile and can we teach themacross a variety of settings. We can deliver the course at anexisting groups venue or we can source a location suitable

for the majority of our learners.

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devices

video

careers

audioThis is the rst unit we deliver on the course. Originally from the MicrosoftDigital Literacy Curriculum, it provides basic knowledge and understanding of

new digital technologies, including digital audio, digital video and digitalphotography.

In the unit, we explore how certain digital technologies and other computingtechnologies are creating new career opportunities and shaping the world welive.

This unit provides a good opportunity for the group to work together and forthe learners and tutors to get to know each other. All criteria here isevidenced in a workbook and it also contains a practical element involvingdigital photography.

There are 5 principle elements to the unit:

Understand the basics of digital technology Understand the basics of digital audio Understand the basics of digital video Understand the basics of digital photography Understand the career opportunities for those with digital technology

experience

photography

DIGITAL LIFESTYLE


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letters

PortfoliosC.V.s

reports

For this unit we use Microsoft Word, a programme designed for the creation,editing and production of largely text-based documents.

We explore the skills and knowledge required by an IT User to use a range ofbasic word processing software tools and techniques to produce appropriate,straightforward or routine documents.

We link this unit closely to the Design Software unit, and part of the criteriainvolves learners planning out their up-coming personal design projects. Wealso examine certain documents that are key to employability, such as CVs.

There are 3 principle elements to the unit:

Enter, edit and combine text and other information accurately withword processing documents

Structure information within word processing documents Use word processing software tools to format and present

documents

WORD PROCESSING SOFTWARE

usiness

plans

Projectplans


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DESIGN SOFTWARE

business

cards

sters

flyers

We use Adobe Photoshop for this unit, a popular programme enabling usersto create, modify and layout designs for display in print or for an on screenpurpose.

This unit is about the skills and knowledge required by an IT user to use basicdesign software tools and techniques appropriately and producestraightforward or routine designs. However we can accommodate all levelsof expertise, from learners who have never used the software, to those whoalready have a good understanding of it.

In this unit learners will create several designs, including modifying existingimages, creating new designs with the help of tutorials and also creatingunique project ideas, once enough knowledge has been acquired.

There are 2 principal elements to the unit:

Obtain, insert and combine information for designs Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs

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video

This unit has been designed to be adaptable and can accommodate the useof different software applications, depending on the course being delivered. Inour course we allow learners to use Adobe After Effects or Adobe PremierePro, creating projects that have eithervideo and/or animation and/or specialeffects foundations to them.

The unit includes understanding the capabilities of the software and the typesof tasks for which it is suitable, as well as the skills and techniques needed to

use the software application appropriately and effectively.

In this unit learners will usually create one main project, either as anindividual, or as part of a group. Previously acquired Photoshop skills alsooften come in useful and sometimes learners link this project to their designsoftware project.

As well as the actual video sequence, which will be the completed project,learners will evidence other key elements of their learning in another digitalworkbook.

There are 2 principal elements to the unit:

Input, organize and combine information using bespoke software Use tools and techniques to edit, process, format and present

information.

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PORTFOLIO EXAMPLES

Arthur decided to use a model shot of hisgranddaughter and manipulate the

strawberry to look reptilian as she likeslizards. He also decided to incorporate a

moody sky for the backgroundRays Project:

Arthurs Project:

rays initial idea was to makea DVD sleeve for a scary movie but the idea

evolved and he chose to simply create a horrorposter. Ray has demonstrated some advanced skillsusing lighting and shadows in particular and wasable to create a very atmospheric final design

from multiple images.

tammys Project:

Tammys idea was to cut out animage of her daughter sitting down andmove it to a fantasy location, sitting Little

Lilly on a magic toadstool. Tammy alsoincorporated several other fantasy images

such as pixies and butterflies to help bringthe new picture to life.

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groupProject:

This is a selection of screen grabsfrom a bespoke software project led by

Peter. The project mixes video and animationfor a spoof news report regarding a toysoldier World War. It was a fun and originalidea that really came together well, with

all group members having a keyrole to play.
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