Multimedia Software

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Plan the content and organisation of multimedia products to meet needs

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Use simple techniques to plan the content and organisation of multimedia products
  
• 1.2
  Identify the type of multimedia outcome to meet requirements
  
• 1.3
  Identify what is required in the specification
  
• 1.4
  Identify copyright or other constraints for using others’ information
  

2 — Obtain, input and combine content to build multimedia outcomes

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Select and use an appropriate input device to enter content for multimedia outcomes
  
• 2.2
  Combine information of different types or from different sources for multimedia outcomes
  
• 2.3
  Identify the file format and storage media to use
  
• 2.4
  Select and use appropriate software to write multimedia files
  
• 2.5
  Store and retrieve multimedia files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available
  

3 — Use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content to meet requirements

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Select and use appropriate techniques to edit and format multimedia outcomes
  
• 3.2
  Manipulate images and graphic elements accurately
  
• 3.3
  Check multimedia outcomes meet needs, using IT tools and making corrections as necessary
  

4 — Play and present multimedia outcomes

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Identify what display device to use for multimedia outcomes
  
• 4.2
  Use appropriate techniques to navigate and display multimedia outcomes
  
• 4.3
  Control the playback of multimedia files
  
• 4.4
  Adjust display settings to meet needs