Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
H/502/4617
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
45 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Plan the content and organisation of multimedia products to meet needs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Select and use appropriate techniques to plan and communicate the content, design and layout of multimedia outcomes.
  • 1.2
    Plan the use of interactive features, transitions and effects to meet needs.
  • 1.3
    Explain the type of multimedia outcome needed and the specification that it must meet.
  • 1.4
    Develop the design layout for multimedia outcomes.
  • 1.5
    Explain how the different elements of the content will relate and what elements of the content will be interactive.
  • 1.6
    Summarise how copyright and other constraints affect use of own and others’ information.

2.

Obtain, input and combine content to build multimedia outcomes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Select and use an appropriate combination of input device, software and input techniques to obtain and input the relevant content.
  • 2.2
    Combine information of different types or from different sources for multimedia outcomes.
  • 2.3
    Select and use appropriate software to write and compress multimedia files.
  • 2.4
    Store and retrieve multimedia files effectively, in line with local guidelines and conventions where available.
  • 2.5
    Explain when and why to use different file formats and file compression for saving multimedia files.

3.

Use tools and techniques to build and edit multimedia content.

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.
  • 3.4
    Identify and respond appropriately to quality problems to ensure that outcomes are fit for purpose and meet needs.

4.

Play and present multimedia outcomes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain what combination of display device and software to use that will overcome any constraints there may be in displaying different multimedia file formats.
  • 4.2
    Select and use appropriate software to optimise the display of multimedia outcomes and maximise impact.
  • 4.3
    Select and adjust the display settings to exploit the features of the display device and optimise the quality of the presentation.