national certificate in digital media computing (scqf ...national certificate in digital media...

National Certificate inDigital Media Computing

(SCQF levels 4 and 5)

National Certificate inDigital Media Computing

(SCQF levels 4 and 5)

Walter Patterson

Course provision in Computing and ITCourse provision in Computing and IT

NQ Computing Studies (Access 3; Int 1)

NQ Computing (Int 2; H; Adv H)

NQ Information Systems (Int 2; H; Adv H)

SGA Information Technology (Int 2)

Current provision: non-advanced FE(SGA in Information Technology)Current provision: non-advanced FE(SGA in Information Technology)

Only available at one level (SCQF level 5)

Quite large – 15 credits

Requires 2 external exams

Not meeting needs of client group

Outdated

NC Digital Media Computing –What does it offer?NC Digital Media Computing –What does it offer?

Levels from SCQF 3 to SCQF 6

Mandatory core units that provide breadth

Optional units that provide further breadth or depth

Up-to-date with trends in ICT

Progression (within & beyond)

Overview of structure of NC DMCOverview of structure of NC DMC

Level 4 (Int 1) = 72 SCQF points

– 36 SCQF points at Level 4 (ie 6 units)

– [24 of these points come from core units]

– 36 points at SCQF Level 3 or better (another 6

units)

UNIT TITLE CODE CREDIT VALUE

SCQF LEVEL

PC Passport: Introduction to the Internet and On-line Communications

New 1 4

Computing: Office and Personal Productivity Applications New 1 4 Computing: Computer Hardware and Systems New 1 4 Computing: Digital Media Elements for Applications New 1 4 Digital Numeracy New 1 3 Digital Communication Methods New 1 3

Core units for NC DMC Level 4 award

Overview of structure of NC DMCOverview of structure of NC DMC

Level 5 (Int 2) = 72 SCQF points

– 36 SCQF points at Level 5 (ie 6 units)

[30 of these points come from core]

– 36 points at SCQF Level 4 or better (another 6

units)

Core Units for NC DMC Level 5 award

UNIT TITLE CODE CREDIT VALUE

SCQF LEVEL

PC Passport: Internet and On-line Communications New 1 5 Computing: Digital Media Elements for Applications New 1 5 Computing: Office and Personal Productivity Applications

New 1 5

Computing: Computer Hardware and Systems New 1 5 Computing: Working in a Project Team New 1 5 Numeracy D01C 11 1 4

Core skills within NC DMCCore skills within NC DMC

Level 4 core (mandatory) provides:

– Digital Numeracy (Numeracy at Level 3)

– Digital Communication Methods (Communications at Level 3)

– Office & Personal Productivity (Using IT at Level 4)

Core skills within NC DMCCore skills within NC DMC

Level 5 core (mandatory) provides:

– Numeracy at Level 4 (core skills unit)

– Computing: Working in a Project Team

(Communications at Level 5)

– Office & Personal Productivity (Using IT at Level 5)

Assessment within NC DMC Assessment within NC DMC

K & U through written tests which sample within outcomes[Scope for MCQ and for e-assessment]

Performance and product evidence from practical assignments[Assessor checklists and candidate logs]

Detailed look at CoreDetailed look at Core

Computer Hardware & Systems

Office & Productivity Software

Digital Media Elements for Applications

On-line & Internet (PC Passport)

Computing: Office and Personal Productivity Applications (SCQF level 4)

OUTCOME 1Identify the factors that influence the choice and use of

application packages.

OUTCOME 2Use system and application software to perform basic tasks.

Computing: Office and Personal Productivity Applications (SCQF level 5)

OUTCOME 1Identify relevant legislation that affects the use of application

packages.

OUTCOME 2Perform data security backups and precautions.

OUTCOME 3Use system and application software to perform routine tasks.

Computer Hardware and Systems (SCQF level 4)

OUTCOME 1Identify components of a computer system

OUTCOME 2Upgrade a computer system and install applications software

Computer Hardware and Systems (SCQF level 5)

OUTCOME 1Identify hardware components and functional elements in a

computer system.

OUTCOME 2Identify software components and data operations in a

computer system

OUTCOME 3Build and configure a computer system.

Digital Media: Elements for Applications (SCQF level 4)

OUTCOME 1Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of digital media

elements

OUTCOME 2Source, capture and store digital media elements with regard to

copyright legislation

OUTCOME 3Create, alter and store digital media elements using different

software tools

OUTCOME 4Assemble and play a multimedia presentation to a specified brief

Digital Media: Elements for Applications (SCQF level 5)

OUTCOME 1Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of digital media

elements

OUTCOME 2Source, capture and store a range of media elements

OUTCOME 3Create, edit and manipulate digital media elements using

software tools

OUTCOME 4Integrate digital media elements into a multimedia application

PC Passport: Introduction to the Internet and On-line Communications (SCQF level 4)

OUTCOME 1 Identify key components, terms and issues associated with the

use of on-line communications.

OUTCOME 2 Locate information using basic Internet/intranet facilities.

OUTCOME 3 Use e-mail and on-line forms to communicate electronically.

PC Passport: Internet and On-line Communications (SCQF level 5)

OUTCOME 1Describe components, services and issues relating to the use

of on-line communications.

OUTCOME 2Carry out searches for information using the Internet/intranet.

OUTCOME 3Send and receive e-mail using routine Internet/intranet

facilities.

OUTCOME 4Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a variety of on-

line communication methods.

Range of Optional UnitsRange of Optional Units

Digital Media (Image, Video, Audio)Internet & WebGames & AnimationHardware/Software/TroubleshootingNetworkingSoftware Development & programmingOther (Enterprise, Business, Security)Mathematics (max of 1)

UNIT TITLE CODE CREDIT VALUE

SCQF LEVEL

Core Mathematics 2 E9XD 10 1 4

Core Mathematics 3 D11T 10 1 4

Core Mathematics 4 D11V 11 1 5

Mathematics: Analysis/Algebra 1 D11W 11 1 5

Mathematics: Analysis/Algebra 2 ED51 12 1 6

Mathematics: Boolean Algebra (A) E9AH 12 0.5 6

Business Information and ICT* Business 1 4 Enterprise Activity* Business 1 4 Problem Solving* Core 1 4 Basic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills* Core 1 4 Digital Media: Still Images Acquisition Digital Media 1 4 Digital Media: Video Acquisition Digital Media 1 4 Digital Media: Audio Acquisition Digital Media 1 4 Digital Media: Still Images Editing Digital Media 1 5 Digital Media: Video Editing Digital Media 1 5 Digital Media: Audio Editing Digital Media 1 5 Computer Games: Digital Gaming Design Games & Anim 1 4 Computer Games: Digital Game Design Games & Anim 1 5 Computing: Animation Fundamentals Games & Anim 1 5 Computer Control Systems* Hardware/Systems 1 4 Digital Computing Hardware/Systems 1 3 Computing: Install and Maintain Computer Hardware Hardware/Systems 1 5 PC Passport: IT Systems Hardware/Systems 0.5 5

Internet Safety^^ Internet/Web 1 4 PC Passport: Introduction to the Internet and On-line Communications

Internet / Web 1 4

Weblogs^ Internet / Web 1 5 Social Software^ Internet / Web 1 5 Computing: Web Page Creation Internet / Web 1 5 Computing: Web Design and Development Internet / Web 1 5 Computing: Interactive Multimedia for Website Development Internet / Web 1 5 Computing: Website Design Fundamentals Internet / Web 1 5 Information Literacy Skills Misc 1 5 Computing: Computer Networking Fundamentals Networking 1 5 PC Passport: Introduction to IT Software and Presenting Information Office & Product 1 4 PC Passport: IT Software Word Processing and Presentation Office & Product 1 5 PC Passport: IT Software Spreadsheets and Database Office & Product 1 5 Computing: Programming in a High-level Language – Fundamentals Software Dev 1 4 Computing: Problem Solving and Planning Software Dev 1 5 Software Development (Intermediate 2)* Software Dev 1 5 PC Passport: Introduction to IT Systems Systems/Software 1 4 Computing: Troubleshoot and Secure IT Systems Systems/Software 1 5 Computing: Install and Maintain Computer Software Systems/Software 1 5

Typical one-year programme (level 5)Typical one-year programme (level 5)Core for level 5:

PC Passport: Introduction to the Internet and On-line Communications Computing: Office and Personal Productivity ApplicationsComputing: Computer Hardware and SystemsComputing: Digital Media Elements for ApplicationsDigital NumeracyDigital Communication Methods

30 points at SCQF level 5; 6 points at SCQF level 4Optional units chosen:

Internet SafetyEnterprise ActivityDigital Media: Still Image AcquisitionDigital Media: Still Image Editing*Problem SolvingProg in High Level Language: Fundamentals

6 points at SCQF level 5; 30 points at SCQF level 4[embeds core skill of problem solving at SCQF level 4]

Use of NPAs within NC DMCUse of NPAs within NC DMC

Already validated:PC Passport SCQF levels 3,4 & 5NPA Digital Literacy SCQF level 3NPA Web Design Fundamentals SCQF level 5NPA Internet Technology SCQF level 4NPA Internet Technology SCQF level 5

More to come: Digital Media, Animation, Networking

Support materials:Support materials:

Through DIVA, support materials are already available (or are being written)Microsoft: Digital Literacy; Networking; Microsoft OfficeAdobe: NPA Web Design FundamentalsSerif: Web Design; Digital Audio; Digital VideoApple: iLife suite (Digital Audio, Video, Images; Web Design)

Coming Soon!Coming Soon!

Level 6 core and options units

Contact details:

Angela Lees0845 213 5475

angela.lees@sqa.org.uk

Contact details:

Angela Lees0845 213 5475

angela.lees@sqa.org.uk