The Diploma An Introduction to the Diploma in Creative and Media aimed at young people

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The Diploma An Introduction to the Diploma in
Creative and Media - aimed at young people
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How would you like to

• Find out more about the creative process in areas
  like art and design, performing arts and media
  production?
• Learn how to think and work creatively and to
  discover your creative potential?
• Find out about the range of jobs in the creative
  and media sector?
• Take part in a work-based project and work
  experience?
• Gain knowledge and skills to help you in whatever
  you choose to do in the future?
• If you would
• Then, this could be the course for you

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Diploma in Creative and Media

• District / School / Year

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So, The Diploma What is it?

• The Diploma is a new kind of qualification for
  students aged 14-19, that offers a mixture of
  study and hands-on learning.
• It is designed to help you get knowledge and
  skills that all employers and universities want.
• The Diploma will appeal to students of all
  abilities and aspirations, who like to learn
  about subjects in ways that relate to real life.

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The Diploma what it isnt

• The main aim of the Diploma is to help you gain
  vital skills for life and work through a
  work-related subject.
• Although most of the Diploma subjects are based
  on an area of work, the Diploma is not a
  vocational course.
• It is not intended to make you job ready, but
  will give you a good grounding for further
  training, study and employment.

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How is the Diploma put together?
Functional Skills vital skills in English,
Maths and ICT
Additional and Specialist Learning options you
can pick to learn more about your Diploma subject
or about something else that interests you.
Principal Learning the main part of the subject
(50 is applied) in creative and media
Diploma
Project and Work Experience try out your ideas
for real a minimum of ten days work experience
Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills needed
for work, study and life
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Available at three levels
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The Diploma in Creative and Media

• has been developed to provide a solid grounding
  for young people who
• Are interested in a career in the creative and
  media sector,
• Would like to learn transferable skills creative
  thinking and team working, vital in any business,
• Just want to learn more about creative and media.

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Bring your ideas to life!

• Britains creative industries have a world-class
  reputation. Ideas are the heart of creativity.
  Its the ideas people bring to life that drive
  all the different industries, like advertising,
  film, interactive media, music and the performing
  arts.
• Most of the work is very competitive. So, to
  succeed, you need not only talent, but a
  willingness to keep learning in college and at
  university as well as in the workplace. Good
  business skills are often needed, especially if
  you are self-employed.
• The Diploma in Creative and Media can help you
  become one of the people the sector is looking
  for.

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Diploma in Creative and Media

• The Principal Learning at all levels of the
  Diploma in Creative and Media covers
• Creativity in context The things that can
  influence the creative process, such as society,
  culture, the environment or the work of other
  people.
• Thinking and working creatively Ways of
  exploring, experimenting with and developing
  ideas, skills and techniques.
• Principles, processes and practice The skills,
  techniques and processes to turn your ideas into
  reality.
• Creative businesses and enterprise An
  understanding of real situations and the skills
  that you need to succeed in the industry.

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The Foundation Diploma in Creative and Media

• You will work on a number of projects which
  introduce you to creative ideas and ways of
  working.
• You could, for example, make a short film.
  Working as a team, you will decide which of you
  will write the script, direct, appear on screen,
  design the costumes and edit the film.
• Or you could develop your performance and
  communication skills by taking part in a music
  competition and composing and performing your own
  song. Then complete this by writing a magazine
  article about the competition and your experience.

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The Higher Diploma in Creative and Media

• You will work on a number of projects which allow
  you to explore creative ideas and ways of
  working.
• You could, for example, work in a team to create
  a site-specific performance. This could include
  dance, music and drama, as well as film and
  textiles. You would research the history of the
  site and how to incorporate this into your
  performance, and study how other performers plan
  their work and combine different disciplines.
• Or you might respond to a real brief from a local
  company to design a promotional website for their
  products. This might include photographing their
  products, designing the web pages, writing the
  content, then presenting your ideas to the
  company.

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The Advanced Diploma in Creative and Media

• You will work on a number of projects which allow
  you to develop your ideas and creative skills.
• You could, for example, design a computer game
  and pitch your ideas to a computer games company.
  You would learn how to write the storyline and
  draw storyboards, and how to present your ideas
  in writing and in person. You could also develop
  the music and animation for your game.
• Or you could work with a local theatre and learn
  about how they develop a new production. This
  will include how they finance and publicise it,
  working on the rehearsal process, costumes, set
  design, lighting and sound set-ups.

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The Diploma in Creative and Media

• Connected to the internet?
• Click here to watch the Diploma in Creative and
  Media video on
• The Government's Diploma Website

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Diploma in Creative and Media

• Additional Learning
• This includes courses that fit in with your
  individual interests and goals, like a language,
  science or art subject.
• Depending on the level of the Diploma, these
  could include GCSE, AS, A level, BTEC, City
  Guilds or other qualifications.
• Specialist learning
• This includes taking further optional courses in
  creative and media to give your Diploma more
  depth.
• For example, you might take courses in topics
  like photo imaging, speech and drama or sound
  recording, depending on your interests and the
  level of your Diploma.

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The Diploma in Creative and Media work
experience

• All Diploma students will get at least 10 days
  work experience as part of their course.
• Where possible, this will be within the creative
  and media sector. This could include design
  studios, local newspapers or radio stations,
  marketing departments of local companies and in
  other workplaces.
• The most important thing is that you will gain a
  realistic insight into being at work and a chance
  to try our your new knowledge and skills in a
  real workplace.

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Diploma in Creative and Media the project

• The Project gives you a chance to show the
  knowledge and skills you have learned on the
  Diploma.
• You can choose your own projects. Some projects
  will be based on real-life business problems that
  have been set by employers.
• Here are just a few examples of ideas for
  projects.
• What others can you think of?

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Project Idea Investigate how a local newspaper
could appeal to younger readers.
Project Idea Design a new set of greetings
cards for a special occasion.
Project Idea Create and a short film about
preventing bullying
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Diploma in Creative and Media

• Local Information in the School / College /
  District who are the lead providers etc

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The Diploma What about the entry requirements?
Y9
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The Diploma What about the entry requirements?
Y11
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How is it assessed?

• To achieve the Diploma you need to pass all the
  different parts
• The Diploma will be assessed in a number of ways,
  including
• Assessment by the school / college
• External tests including online tests
• Project Work
• You can get the following grades for each level
  of Diploma
• Foundation (Level 1) A, A, B, Ungraded (U)
• Higher (Level 2) A, A, B, C, Ungraded (U)
• Advanced Progression (Level 3) A, A, B, C,
  D, E, Ungraded (U)

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What next?
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What about employers?

• The Diploma has been designed by employers for
  employers so that young people are better
  prepared for work.
• A number of large companies and organisations are
  involved in supporting the Diplomas including
  British Telecom, Rolls Royce, Toyota and
  Vodafone. Include local examples where possible
  e.g. JCB?
• Local employers will be involved in the Diploma
  by helping with projects and providing work
  experience placements.

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What about employers?

• Having completed a Diploma, you will have had
  the chance to develop knowledge and skills that
  are important to all employers.
• These will include the functional and
  work-related skills, but also personal skills
  like
• Creative thinking
• Problem solving
• Team working
• Customer service.
• Such skills are valuable in whatever you choose
  to do in the future.

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Just a few examples of jobs and careers

• Remember that your Diploma will give you a
  head-start in business, but in most jobs, you
  will still need to gain further qualifications
  and experience.

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What about Higher Education?

• The Advanced and Progression Diplomas are
  designed to let you go on to courses at
  university and college or via part-time learning.
  They will give you a qualification that is just
  as challenging and as good as A Levels.
• The Diploma will help you to become be
  self-motivated and develop strong thinking and
  personal skills, which will make the change from
  school or college to university much easier and
  help you to do well there.
• Many universities, including Keele and
  Staffordshire, have now produced statements
  showing their support for Diplomas and these can
  be read on the UCAS website.

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What about Higher Education?

• Just some examples of courses that you might
  consider after an Advanced or Progression Diploma
  in Creative and Media.

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What about Higher Education?

• Remember whatever qualifications you are taking
  (A levels, Diploma, BTEC etc), it always
  important to check that they are the ones you
  need for the course you want to do.
• Some degree course will need specific subjects.
  For example, you might need to have A level Art
  or Music alongside your Advanced Diploma in
  Creative and Media, depending on your chosen
  course.
• When you are choosing your courses, it is
  important to make sure that you get all the
  information, advice and guidance that you need.
• Talk to your teachers and to your Connexions
  Personal Adviser and use information sources such
  as the prospectuses, university and college
  websites and other sites, like Jobs4u and Fast
  Tomato.

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Creative and Media

• Here are some examples of how the Diploma in
  Creative and Media could help young people to get
  a head-start in their careers.
• Gemma
• Jacob
• Helen

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Gemma
Gemma goes on to take more courses and learns
more about using specialist paint effects. She
plans to become self-employed
The Future!
After Year 11, Gemma goes to College take the
Higher Diploma along with Art
Gemma decides that she wants a practical job. Her
Higher Diploma and work experience helps her get
NVQ 2 and NVQ 3 on an Apprenticeship as a painter
and decorator
NVQ 4
HND / Foundation Degree / Degree
BTEC National
Advanced Diploma
NVQ 3
AS/A Level
Higher Diploma
NVQ 2
GCSE A-C
BTEC First
In Year 10, Gemma takes the Foundation Diploma in
Creative and Media along with her GCSEs.
BTEC Introductory
Foundation Diploma
NVQ 1
GCSE D-G
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Jacob
After Drama School, Jacobs first job is with a
local community theatre project
Jacob decides to take AS / A levels in Art,
Drama, History and French. He wants to keep his
options open
The Future!
After taking his A levels, Jacob decides that he
wants to be an actor. He applies to study a
degree in Drama at drama schools and
universities. He has gained good grades and had a
successful audition.
NVQ 4
HND / Foundation Degree / Degree
BTEC National
Advanced Diploma
NVQ 3
AS/A Level
Jacob takes a Higher Diploma in Creative and
Media alongside his GCSEs. Including Art
Higher Diploma
NVQ 2
GCSE A-C
BTEC First
BTEC Introductory
Foundation Diploma
NVQ 1
GCSE D-G
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Helen
After her degree, Helen becomes a trainee on a
local radio station. Her ambition is to become a
news reporter based overseas.
Helen enjoyed the Higher Diploma and goes on to
take the Advanced Diploma in Creative and Media
along with an A level in Spanish. She is now very
interested in journalism and would really like to
be a TV reporter.
The Future!
NVQ 4
HND / Foundation Degree / Degree
Helen goes university to take a degree in
Broadcast Journalism.
Helen takes a Higher Diploma in Creative and
Media alongside her GCSEs. She has always been
interested in art and drama and would like to
learn more about the sector.
BTEC National
Advanced Diploma
NVQ 3
AS/A Level
Higher Diploma
NVQ 2
GCSE A-C
BTEC First
BTEC Introductory
Foundation Diploma
NVQ 1
GCSE D-G
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The Diploma in Creative and Media Is it the
right choice for me?
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It could be the right choice for you if

• You would like a mixture of classroom and
  practical learning and you are willing to get
  involved and take charge of your own learning.
• You would enjoy the challenge of a project and of
  work experience as part of your course.
• You want to learn more about the creative and
  media sector and may be thinking about it for
  your future career.
• You would still like to keep your options open
  about what you do in the future.

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But, maybe not, if
You do not want to study any work-related courses
at the moment, though you might still be
interested in the creative and media sector
You could do a full GCSE course if you are going
into Year 10 and 11 or AS and A levels, if you
are planning to stay on in education at school or
college. Subjects like Art, Design Technology,
Drama, English, Media Studies and Performing Arts
You have decided on the kind of career area that
you want to enter and want to take a vocational
course that will lead you towards that work area
You could do a course like BTEC 1st / National
Diploma in Art and Design, Media Production or
Performing Arts.
You could apply for an Apprenticeship with a
chance to gain an NVQ. (You could also do an NVQ,
City Guilds or an equivalent at college.)
After Year 11, you definitely want to train for a
particular job, e.g. picture framer, printer or
signwriter
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Diploma in Creative and Media

• Local Information in the School / College

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So, how do I apply for a Diploma in place?

• Add information about local procedure when
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Information, Advice and Guidance

• Find out as much as you can and make sure that
  the Diploma in Creative and Media is the right
  choice for you
• Talk to your teachers / tutor / and to your
  Connexions Personal Adviser at school or college.
  You can also contact your PA via
• (Contact details for relevant Connexions Centre)

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Websites for further information

• The Governments Diploma site (http//yp.direct.g
  ov.uk/diplomas)
• Skillset (www.skillset.org/qualifications/diploma)
  
• Jobs4u (www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u)
• UCAS (www.ucas.com)
• Connexions Staffordshire (www.cxstaffs.co.uk)

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Educational Maintenance Allowance

• If you stay on in learning after Year 11 to take
  courses at school / college or a training
  provider, then you could get EMA.
• EMA is worth up to 30 a week, depending on
  household income.
• It is paid directly into your bank account and it
  is your money.
• It doesnt affect any benefits that your parents
  / carers get and you can still keep working
  part-time if you have a job too.
• If you do get EMA, it is important to make sure
  that you attend the course and take part fully,
  otherwise you could lose it.
• As well as the weekly payment of up to 30, there
  are also bonuses for completing parts of your
  course.
• For more information
• Talk to your tutor / Connexions Personal Adviser
• Check out www.direct.gov.uk/ema
• Call 0800 121 8989

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