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Diploma in Digital Applications Specification Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) From October 2014 Contents Qualification title and Qualification Number 1 Introduction 2 Key features 2 Rationale 2 Aims 3 Progression 3 Recommended prior knowledge, skills and understanding 3 Qualification structure 4 Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) 4 Assessment Objectives 4 Assessment Objective weightings for the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) 5 Assessment summary 6 Availability of assessment 6 Unit structure 7 Units 9 Unit 1: Developing Web Products 11 Unit 2: Creative Multimedia 21 Unit 3: Artwork and Imaging 41 Unit 4: Game Making 61 Unit 5: Coding for the Web 79 Assessment information for the externally assessed unit 90 Sample assessment materials 90 Language of assessment 90 Assessment information for internally assessed units 91 Controls for task setting 91 Controls for task taking 91 Authentication 93 Submission of work to the teacher 93 Marking, standardisation and moderation 93 Security and backups 93 Language of assessment 94 Further information 94 Grading information 95 Qualification awards 95 Grade descriptors 95 Additional information 97 Registration and entry 97 Unit codes 97 Cash-in codes 97 Availability of assessment 98 Resitting of units 98 Awarding and reporting 98 Forbidden combinations and classification code 98 Access and recruitment 99 Access to qualifications for students with disabilities or specific needs 100 Further information and useful publications 101 Teacher support 101 Annexe A: Mapping to Key Stage 4 Computing Programme of Study 103 Annexe B: DiDA and Synoptic Assessment 105 Annexe C: Centre assessor sheets 107 Qualification title and Qualification Number Qualification Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital title Applications Qualification 601/4650/3 Number (QN) This qualification is on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). It is eligible for public funding as determined by the Department for Education (DfE) under Section 96 of the Learning and Skills Act 2000. The qualification title, units and QN will appear on each student’s final certificate. You should tell your students this when your centre recruits them and registers them with us. Further information about certification is in the Pearson Edexcel Information Manual on our website, www.edexcel.com Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications – 1 Specification - Issue 1 –November 2014 © Pearson Education Limited 2014 Introduction Key features The Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications: ● is graded at A*, A, B and C ● is for students aged 14 years and over ● is available on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) ● provides opportunities for synoptic assessment ● is available for first registration from autumn 2014 ● is available for first certification from June 2015 ● takes 240 guided learning hours to deliver ● is equivalent in level and teaching time to two GCSEs at grades A*-C. Rationale The UK is a world leader in the creative digital industries, such as in the creation of visual effects for films and computer games. However, there is growing recognition that we need to build on and improve the UK’s capability and capacity for technical innovation and creativity in this area. The Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications has been designed to engage and enthuse young people with an interest in creative computing, for example digital graphics and animations, interactive multimedia products and computer games. Our aim is to encourage learners to consider pursuing education, training and career paths which will contribute to the nation’s economic wellbeing, while achieving job satisfaction and reward. The UK has a well-deserved reputation for producing innovation and design. In an era in which creativity is intertwining with technology like never before, there is a danger that the UK will fail to nurture the next generation of world- class designers. The Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications has been designed to teach digital design skills and enable young people to use digital tools to express their creativity in an informed and responsible way. 2 Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications – Specification - Issue 1 –November 2014 © Pearson Education Limited 2014 Aims This qualification aims to: ● equip young people with the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to design and make, effective digital products for others to use ● enable young people to use digital tools as a means of expression to inform, persuade and entertain ● foster young people’s creativity and develop their independent learning skills ● challenge young people to reflect on what they produce and strive for excellence ● increase young people’s awareness of their responsibilities in the digital world and their respect of other people’s rights ● equip young people with professional, real-world skills in planning, project management and communication ● give young people the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to support future learning and exploit the creative digital industries. Progression This qualification provides a broad and solid foundation for further study of various aspects of creative computing, such as graphic design, web design, computer games design and interactive media. It supports progress to further study, including: ● Level 3 BTECs in Creative Media Production ● Level 3 BTECs in IT It also enhances young people’s overall digital literacy and gives them a solid foundation for further study and employment. Recommended prior knowledge, skills and understanding Although students do not need to have achieved any other qualifications before registering for the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications, they are expected to be familiar with the content of the Key Stage 3 Programme of Study for Computing (on which DiDA builds). The following skills and aptitudes will also be helpful: ● basic literacy ● basic numeracy ● some motivation to work independently ● some aptitude for working with computers. Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications – 3 Specification - Issue 1 –November 2014 © Pearson Education Limited 2014 Qualification structure Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) The Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) is taught over 240 guided learning hours (GLH) and comprises four units. Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) Unit Mandatory units GLH Students must complete both of these units. 1 Developing Web Products 30 5 Coding for the Web 30 Units Optional units GLH Students must complete two of the three optional units 2 Creative Multimedia 90 3 Artwork and Imaging 90 4 Game Making 90 Assessment Objectives There are four Assessment Objectives (AOs). These detail the knowledge, skills and understanding that students are required to demonstrate. Students are required to demonstrate practical capability* in: AO1 applying creative processes to design digital products AO2 selecting and preparing appropriate digital content AO3 developing and testing effective, fit-for-purpose digital products AO4 evaluating the fitness for purpose of digital products. *capability = ability to apply knowledge and skills purposefully 4 Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications – Specification - Issue 1 –November 2014 © Pearson Education Limited 2014 Assessment Objective weightings for the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) The weightings for each Assessment Objective for the Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications (DiDA) are shown below. Percentage weightings Unit 1/Unit 5 Unit 2/Unit 3/Unit 4 AO1 16-24 27.3 AO2 20-30 15.1 AO3 42-56 42.4 AO4 8-12 15.2 Total 100% 100% Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications – 5 Specification - Issue 1 –November 2014 © Pearson Education Limited 2014 Assessment summary The units will be assessed as follows: Unit Unit name Assessment 1 Developing Web Products Practical examination 2 Creative Multimedia Summative project 3 Artwork and Imaging Summative project 4 Game Making Summative project 5 Coding for the Web Practical examination Practical examinations The examinations will be set and marked by Pearson. Summative Project Briefs The Summative Project is the means by which students bring together the knowledge, skills and understanding they have acquired throughout the unit into a synoptic piece of work. There is one Summative Project for each unit, each based on a brief. Summative Project Briefs are set by Pearson, administered and marked by the centre, and moderated by Pearson. Availability of assessment The first assessment opportunity for all units will take place in the June 2015 series and in each following January and June series for the lifetime of the specification. June January June 2015 2016 2016 Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 6 Pearson Edexcel Level 2 Diploma in Digital Applications – Specification - Issue 1 –November 2014 © Pearson Education Limited 2014 Unit structure The units are divided into a number of sections. Introduction: provides the rationale for the unit, including its vocational relevance. Recommended prior learning: identifies other units or learning that students would benefit from having studied beforehand. What you need to learn: sets out the knowledge, understanding and skills that students need to learn and apply. How you will be assessed: summarises