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Cambridge National in

Creative iMedia

Scheme of work – R094 Visual identity and digital graphics

About this scheme of work
Our redeveloped Cambridge National in Creative iMedia Level 1/2 J834 is for first teaching from September 2022.
Cambridge National in Creative iMedia Scheme of work

Units and guided learning hours

Here is a reminder of the seven units in the redeveloped Cambridge National in Creative iMedia Level 1/2 J834:

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First year of teaching

Autumn 2
R094: Purpose, features, elements and design of visual identity
Summary of what you will
cover from the curriculum R094: Graphic design concepts and conventions
planner R094: Properties of digital graphics and use of assets

Lesson Topic areas/sub topic Lesson ideas and activities Lesson key Lesson Useful links/resources How does this link to
no. areas words outcome(s) other units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

1 1.1 Purpose of visual Introduction to the unit - cover: Brand identity Identify the Book - Creating a brand identity R093
identity  what students will learn purpose of a – Catherine Slade Brooking 2.1 How style, content
 Recognition/familiarity  what skills will be developed Visual identity visual identity (Amazon) and layout are linked
 Establish a brand  what equipment will be used. to the purpose
 Develop brand loyalty OCR endorsed textbooks and 2.5 Media codes used
 Visual communication What is a visual identity? resources to convey meaning,
with  Class activity to create a mind create impact and
audiences/consumers map with ideas for what this is and Core brand values examples: engage audiences
means to students why they are key to
differentiating your brand
(brandfolder.com)

Visual identity: everything you

need to know about this
essential aspect of branding
(99designs.co.uk)

What’s in a brand? How to

define your visual identify
(business.adobe.com)
2 1.1 Component features Create a mood board with a collection Visual identity Identify the OCR endorsed textbooks and R093

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no. areas words outcome(s) other units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

of visual identity of logos and visual identities component resources 2.1 How style, content
 Name Logo features of a Core brand values examples: and layout are linked
 Logo Students find and contribute those visual identity why they are key to to the purpose
 Slogan/strap line from products and brands they like or Name differentiating your brand 2.5 Media codes used
use - this can be partly completed as a (brandfolder.com) to convey meaning,
homework activity. Slogan create impact and
Book - Creating a brand identity engage audiences
You could hold a class discussion to – Catherine Slade Brooking
identify key features: (Amazon)
 company/organisation name
 any graphical logo Visual identity: everything you
 any slogan or strap line. need to know about this
essential aspect of branding
Summary of the key features to be (99designs.co.uk)
documented for future reference by
students What’s in a brand? How to
define your visual identify
(business.adobe.com)
3 1.1 Elements of visual Using the mood board produced in the Visual identity Identify the OCR endorsed textbooks and R093
identity previous lesson. elements of a resources 2.5 Media codes used
 Graphics Elements visual identity to convey meaning,
o shape/symbol Class discussion to identify the main Core brand values examples: create impact and
 Typography elements: Graphics why they are key to engage audiences
 Colour palette and  use of graphics i.e. shapes, differentiating your brand
meaning symbols Typography (brandfolder.com)
 Layout/complexity  use of text and typography
 use of colour Colour layout Book - Creating a brand identity
 complexity (or simplicity) of the – Catherine Slade Brooking
layout. (Amazon)

Summary of the main elements to be Visual identity: everything you

documented for future reference by

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no. areas words outcome(s) other units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

students need to know about this

essential aspect of branding
(99designs.co.uk)

What’s in a brand? How to

define your visual identify
(business.adobe.com)
4 1.1 Visual identity design Presentation on the influences for the Visual identity Recognise the OCR endorsed textbooks and R093
style design style. Illustrate with examples design style of a resources 2.5 Media codes used
 Business type from: Design visual identity to convey meaning,
 Brand values  supermarkets and why it is Core brand values examples: create impact and
 Brand positioning  technology companies Business used why they are key to engage audiences
o economy  fashion and clothing. differentiating your brand
o mid-range Brand (brandfolder.com)
o high-end Hold a class discussion:
 categorise these examples for the Book - Creating a brand identity
different types of business – Catherine Slade Brooking
 decide whether economy, high- (Amazon)
end or somewhere in between
 think about what the brand values Visual identity: everything you
could be - this could be completed need to know about this
as a research activity for essential aspect of branding
homework. (99designs.co.uk)

Summary of the main influences to be What’s in a brand? How to

documented for future reference by define your visual identify
students. (business.adobe.com)
5 2.1 Concepts of graphic Presentation covering the concepts of Graphic design Identify the OCR endorsed textbooks and R093
design graphic design supported by a range concepts and resources 2.1 How style, content
of examples. These could include: Concepts conventions of and layout are linked
 Application of visual  magazine advertisements graphic design Book – Graphic design for to the purpose

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no. areas words outcome(s) other units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

identity  product packaging Conventions everyone – Cath Caldwell 2.5 Media codes used
 Alignment  books (fiction and non-fiction) (Amazon) to convey meaning,
 Typography  DVD/Blu-Ray/game covers Alignment create impact and
 Use of colour and  CD covers. 7 basic principles of graphic engage audiences
colour systems Colour design
 Use of white space Highlight the similarities and (LCCA.org.uk)
application of design concepts, in Colour system
particular: The 8 types of graphic design
 positioning of any logo or visual White space (99designs.co.uk)
identity
 alignment of different elements of 8 basic principles of design to
the graphic help you create awesome
 use of typography – ease of graphics
reading (adobe.com)
 use of colour and how this relates
to the product Book - Color Harmony Pantone
 use of white space to separate out edition - Leatrice Eiseman
the different parts. (Blackwells.co.uk)
Homework – research activity to find
out about colour systems such as
Pantone ® and NCS plus what is the
Pantone colour of the year and what
does it represent?
6 2.2 Layout conventions Create a mood board with a collection Graphic design Identify the OCR endorsed textbooks and R093
for different graphic of graphics: Content concepts and resources 2.1 How style, content
products and purposes  Students find and contribute those Layout conventions of and layout are linked
from any printed material (this can Purpose graphic design Book – Graphic design for to the purpose
 Additional information be partly completed as a everyone – Cath Caldwell 2.5 Media codes used
 Headlines and copy homework activity). They could (Amazon) to convey meaning,
 Image content find further examples from: create impact and
 Titles and mastheads o magazine advertisements engage audiences

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no. areas words outcome(s) other units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

o product packaging 7 basic principles of graphic

o books (fiction and non-fiction) design
o DVD/Blu-Ray/game covers (LCCA.org.uk)
o CD covers.
The 8 types of graphic design
Class discussion to identify the layout (99designs.co.uk)
and any conventions that were used:
 purpose of the graphic 8 basic principles of design to
 main heading position, content help you create awesome
and style graphics
 use of image based content (adobe.com)
 any additional information (position
and font size e.g. the small print). Book - Color Harmony Pantone
edition - Leatrice Eiseman
Summary of the conventions that were (Blackwells.co.uk)
used to be documented for future
reference by students. Research - BBC Bitesize
research
(BBC.co.uk)

Production skills – BBC Bitesize

(BBC.co.uk)

An introduction to graphic
design: layout and composition
(Freepik.com)

7 2.2 Technical properties Presentation on bitmap image Image files Explain the OCR endorsed textbooks and R093
of images and properties (links to R093). Expand on properties of resources 4.1 Distribution
graphics this to include colour depth (8 and 16 Properties bitmap files platforms and media
□ Bitmap/raster bit) plus colour mode (RGB versus Definition of bitmap and raster to reach audiences

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no. areas words outcome(s) other units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

properties CMYK) in graphics file formats. Bitmap image

o colour depth (Lifewire.com)
o colour mode Presentation on the key differences in Raster
o compression the file formats, covering: What’s the difference between
settings  use of compression and whether Colour depth vector, raster and bitmap
o overall quality lossy or lossless images?
o transparency  Jpg quality settings Colour mode (Prepress.co.uk)
 what file formats support
transparent backgrounds for use Difference Between Bitmap and
with logos and visual identity. Vector (With Table)
(Askanydifference.com)
Students could then record this
information in a journal or notebook.
8  Vector graphic Research activity to find the Image files Explain the OCR endorsed textbooks and R093
properties differences between bitmap/raster and properties of resources 4.1 Distribution
o compatibility vector graphics. Students could: Vector vector files platforms and media
o file size  identify the use of vector graphics Definition of bitmap and raster to reach audiences
o scalability instead of bitmap/raster. Properties image
o software support (Lifewire.com)
Presentation on the key differences to Scalability
be documented for future reference by What’s the difference between
students. vector, raster and bitmap
images?
(Prepress.co.uk)

Difference Between Bitmap and

Vector (With Table)
(Askanydifference.com)

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Spring 1
R094: Techniques to plan visual identity and digital graphics
Summary of what you
will cover from the R094: Tools and techniques to create visual identity and digital graphics
curriculum planner R094: Technical skills to source, create and prepare assets for use within digital graphics

Lesson Topic areas/sub Lesson ideas and activities Lesson key Lesson Useful links/resources How does this
no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

9 2.2 Licences and Link to intellectual property content Images Explain the need OCR endorsed textbooks and R093
permissions to use from R093. Focus on copyright for licences and resources 3.4 Legal issues
assets sourced from issues and what licences and/or Assets permissions that affect media
 Client images permissions are needed to use when using What is copyright?
 Internet images and other assets in a digital Licences assets (Investopedia.com)
 Logos graphic.
 Photographs Permissions How copyright protects your work
 Stock library Use examples of a: (Gov.uk)
 licence form/letter
 permission form. The ultimate guide to image usage
rights
Practical exercise to complete a (Getcarro.com)
permission form (could use either a
model release or property release Step-by-step guide to copyright in
form). Examples can be sourced images online
from the Internet. (Uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com)

Create a mind map that includes the

five different types of image based
asset and add the most likely
method of obtaining permission to
use them in a commercial context.
10 2.3 Pre-production and Link to R093 – mood boards and Planning Create a mood OCR endorsed textbooks and R093

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no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

planning mind maps. board and mind resources 3.1 Work

documentation used to Pre-production map planning
generate ideas and Activity to create a mood board How to make a mood board for your 3.3 Documents
concepts for visual (either physical or digital format). Mood board brand used to design
identity and digital Use a set brief for a specific new (99designs.co.uk) and plan media
visual identity (e.g. your own school Mind map products
graphics
or a part of it). Make beautiful, shareable
 Mood board  add images and ideas to the moodboards in minutes
 Mind map mood board that relate to (milanote.com)
school logos (not limited to your
own school)
 add house colours Create your aesthetic board in
 add any slogans and motto. minutes
(Adobe.com)
Keeping the mood board for Mind mapping basics
inspiration, produce a mind map for (simplemind.eu)
ideas based on a request for an
updated logo or visual identity. Why mind mapping?
(mindmeister.com)

11 2.3 Pre-production and Activity to create a set of concept Planning Create concept OCR endorsed textbooks and R093
planning sketches based on ideas from the sketches in resources 3.1 Work
documentation used to previous mind map. Pre-production response to a planning
generate ideas and brief Visualisation drawing 3.3 Documents
concepts for visual Emphasise that these are only Concept sketch (accessart.org.uk) used to design
rough sketches and can be and plan media
identity and digital
annotated to explain content and products
graphics colours.
 Concept sketch
Suggested resources: Pencil and
plain paper or notebook.

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no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

Aim for a minimum of three different

concept sketches (can be
completed as homework activity).
12 2.3 Pre-production and Explanation on how concept Planning Create a OCR endorsed textbooks and R093
planning sketches can be shown to a client visualisation resources 3.1 Work
documentation: and one chosen for further Pre-production diagram planning
development as part of the creative Visualisation diagrams 3.3 Documents
 Visualisation workflow. Visualisation (Slideshare.net) used to design
diagram diagram and plan media
Students choose one of their products
concept sketches. What is composition in design?
(Blueskygraphics.co.uk)
Activity to create a more detailed
visualisation diagram based on the
chosen concept sketch. Note this is
now going to be a mock-up of what
it would look like.

Include image based content and

colour. This can be created as a
hand drawn diagram or digitally
produced.

The finished diagram should have

enough detail for it to be given to a
different graphic designer so that
they could create it.
13 3.1 Software tools and Introduction to the image editing Image editing Use image OCR endorsed textbooks and
techniques used to software that is available. software editing software resources
to create new

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no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

create digital graphics Identify the main menus, features, Tools documents YouTube search – image processing
panels and tools. (YouTube.com)
 Image/canvas size Techniques
 Layout tools Start by creating a new image Photopea: advanced image editor
document: Image size (photpea.com)
 set the size (width and height)
 set the resolution Canvas size Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a
 choose the background colour Layout book (textbook)
and mode. (Amazon.co.uk)

Demonstrate how the image size Variety of templates from Adobe

and canvas size can be changed Stock and blank presets
once it has been created. (Adobe.com)

Demonstrate the use of layout tools Video - Workspace setup

in the form of grids and guides. (YouTube)

Students can then create a new Video – Beginning graphic design:

image document for their school fundamentals
logo (a practical size for use on (YouTube)
documents is suggested, such as
around 4 inches or 10cm wide). Video - Photoshop for beginners
(YouTube)
Display the grid in either 10%
increments or using inches/cm.
14  Drawing tools Demonstrate the use of drawing Image editing Use image OCR endorsed textbooks and
tools to create the content for a software editing software resources
logo/visual identity. As a minimum, Tools drawing tools
these should include: Techniques YouTube search – image processing
Drawing (YouTube.com)
 placing shapes from the library
(scaled to the required size) Photopea: advanced image editor

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no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

 adding symbols in the form of (photopea.com)

text using different fonts (e.g.
wingdings, webdings) Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a
 using pencil lines and brushes book (textbook)
 selecting and using different (Amazon.co.uk)
colours (for shapes, symbols
and brushes) Video – 10 step RAW photo
 the fill and eraser tools can also processing
be included. (YouTube)

Students then practise the use of Video – Beginning graphic design:

drawing tools to create their new fundamentals
school logo (or alternative design). (YouTube)

Save any modified images and Video - Photoshop for beginners

assets in a suitable storage (YouTube)
location.
15  Adjustments to Demonstrate the use of adjustments Image editing Use image OCR endorsed textbooks and
brightness/contrast to images that have been sourced software editing software resources
and colour and opened in the image editing to modify the
software. Tools brightness, YouTube – graphics editing search
contrast and (YouTube.com)
Students practise applying the Techniques colour of an Photopea: advanced image editor
following tools and techniques: image (photpea.com)
 adjusting the brightness and Adjustments
contrast using sliders Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a
 adjusting the Levels using the Brightness book (textbook)
histogram (move black point, (Amazon.co.uk)
white point and gamma point to Colour
suit the shape of the histogram) Video - Photoshop for beginners
 adjust the colour using hue and (YouTube)
saturation and colour balance

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no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

Save any modified images and

assets in a suitable storage
location.
16  Use of selections Demonstrate the use of selections Image editing Use image OCR endorsed textbooks and
 Use of layers and on an object in a suitable image software editing software resources
layer styles based asset. to make
Use: Tools selections and YouTube – graphics editing search
 rectangular selections work with layers (YouTube.com)
 oval or elliptical selections Techniques and layer styles
 shape based selections Photopea: advanced image editor
 colour based selections. Selections (photpea.com)

Having made a selection, copy and Layers Video - Photoshop for beginners
paste this onto a new layer in the (YouTube)
software. Layer styles
Video - Remove and delete
Explain the use of the layer stack backgrounds
and how it is viewed from the top (YouTube)
down.

Demonstrate how an object (or

section of text) can be enhanced
using layer styles.
Students can then apply a drop
shadow to an object and experiment
with other styles.
17  Retouching Demonstrate the use of tools and Image editing Use image OCR endorsed textbooks and
techniques for retouching an image. software editing software resources
These should include: retouching and
 spot healing brushes Tools cloning tools YouTube – graphics editing search

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no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

 cloning. (YouTube.com)
Techniques
Students can then practise and Photopea: advanced image editor
apply retouching techniques on a Retouching (photpea.com)
suitable image.
Cloning Video - Photoshop for beginners
(YouTube)

18  Typography Demonstrate the use of the text or Image editing Use image OCR endorsed textbooks and
 Filters and effects type tool. Show how the font size, software editing software resources
and colour can be selected in the Tools text/type, filters
options before clicking the start Techniques and effects YouTube – graphics editing search
point for the text. Typography (YouTube.com)
Text
Students add their own name and Filters Photopea: advanced image editor
school name to a graphic. Effects (photpea.com)

They can then use alignment tools Video - Photoshop for beginners
to position the text, making any (YouTube)
changes to size as needed. Grids
and guides can be used to help with
this.

Demonstrate the availability of filters

and effects in the software being
used. Students can then practice
and apply different effects to an
image or graphic.
19 3.2 Source assets for Demonstration on using a web Internet Source a range OCR endorsed textbooks and
use in digital search to find images of a specific Search of images and resources
graphics type, size and content/subject. Obtain graphics for use

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no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

 Images Assets YouTube – graphics editing search

 Graphics Students are then supplied with a Images (YouTube.com)
list of five to six images to be Graphics
sourced on a specific theme e.g. Photopea: advanced image editor
school sports. They set the search (photpea.com)
parameters and copy a chosen
result to a local folder, documenting Video - Photoshop for beginners
the properties and use. (YouTube)

Video - Remove and delete

backgrounds
(YouTube)
20 3.2 Create assets for Explain how an asset can be Image editing Create a range of OCR endorsed textbooks and
use in digital created by either: software images and resources
graphics  creating from a blank document assets using
 Editing sourced (typically when creating a visual Tools image editing YouTube – graphics editing search
assets to create a identity) software (YouTube.com)
derivative asset  modifying a sourced image e.g. Techniques Photopea: advanced image editor
by removing the background (photpea.com)
and changing the colour. Editing

Students can create a range of Create

assets, some from scratch and derivative
some that are derivatives of a
sourced asset

Save the created image assets to a

suitable local folder
21  Creating assets Activity to create a new asset using Image editing Use image OCR endorsed textbooks and
using drawing drawing tools learned earlier. This software editing software resources
tools can be a summative activity for a drawing tools to

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no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

set scenario. Tools create assets YouTube – graphics editing search

(YouTube.com)
Each asset that is created should Techniques
be saved to a suitable folder with an Photopea: advanced image editor
appropriate file name and file Drawing (photpea.com)
format.
Line Video - Photoshop for beginners
(YouTube)
Pencil

Brush

Shape

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Spring 2
Summary of what you R094: NEA Modify, store, save and export images and graphics for use
will cover from the
curriculum planner R094: NEA Working on and submit for moderation)

Lesson Topic areas/sub Lesson ideas and activities Lesson key Lesson outcome(s) Useful links/resources How does
no. topic areas words this link to
At the end of the
other units?
lesson, students will
be able to:

22 3.2 Modify images and Explain the requirement for image based assets Image editing Use image editing OCR endorsed textbooks
other assets to ensure to be fit for purpose in a print graphic i.e. they software software to modify the and resources
the technical should have enough pixels to be used at the properties of images
compatibility for use intended print size using 300dpi. For example: Tools and assets to ensure YouTube – graphics
within print graphics  a 300 pixel wide image could be used at 1 their technical editing search
inch Techniques compatibility with a (YouTube.com)
 Resize and  an 1800 pixel wide image could be used at print product
resample 6 inches. Modify Photopea: advanced
 Modifying image image editor
properties Use a sourced asset or teacher supplied image Resize (photpea.com)
that is fairly low in pixel dimensions (up to 500
pixels). Resample Video - Photoshop for
beginners
Using the image size window, resample the Technical (YouTube)
asset to be double what is was originally. compatibility
Video - Resizing without
Save the resampled asset to a local folder. stretching
(YouTube)
For this activity, first explain or remind students
the use of:
 pixel dimensions
 DPI resolution
 choice of file format.

NB This links to R093

23 3.2 Store assets for Demonstrate the use of different folders on the Computer system Organise files and OCR endorsed textbooks R093

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no. topic areas words this link to
At the end of the
other units?
lesson, students will
be able to:

use computer system for: folders on a computer and resources 4.1

Folders system to manage Distribution
 Storage location  sourced assets assets Windows 10 tip: manage platforms
 Changing the file  edited assets (i.e. resampled or modified) Organisation files and folders with file and media to
format  created assets (i.e. from scratch). explorer reach
Structure (groovypost.com) audiences
These should have suitable folder names and
be within the students own work area. File format 10 tricks for managing
your files with Windows
Organise the different files they have been Storage 10 file explorer
working with into the folders. Remind students (uk.pcmag.com)
of the uses and characteristics of the different
file formats if needed. Working with files
(edu.gcfglobal.org)
24 3.3 Save and export Presentation on the use of native or proprietary Image editing Use image editing OCR endorsed textbooks R093
file formats for the image editing software. software software to save and and resources 4.1
 Proprietary format Explain how this means that future editing can export images, visual Distribution
master files be possible on the master file and how versions Saving identity and graphics YouTube – graphics platforms
 Repurpose and can be exported in different formats for client editing search and media to
export in use or distribution. Exporting (YouTube.com) reach
appropriate file audiences
formats Students can then save master files e.g. Proprietary Photopea: advanced
using .psd format and a copy as tiff, jpg, png image editor
and pdf. (photpea.com)

Class discussion on the main differences in Difference between ‘save

these file formats when considering the use by as’ and ‘export as’ in
the client and distribution e.g. file size and Photoshop
compatibility. (YouTube)

25 TA1 Assignment #1 OCR-set assignment

Develop visual identity released for the current

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no. topic areas words this link to
At the end of the
other units?
lesson, students will
be able to:

academic year
26 TA1 Assignment #2 OCR-set assignment
Develop visual identity released for the current
academic year
27 TA2 Assignment #3 OCR-set assignment
Planning released for the current
academic year
28 TA2 Assignment #4 OCR-set assignment
Planning released for the current
academic year
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Summary of what you R094: Techniques to save and export visual identity and digital graphics (with integrated R093 TA4 distribution considerations and file
formats)
will cover from the
curriculum planner R094: NEA (working on)

Lesson Topic areas/sub Lesson ideas and activities Lesson key Lesson Useful links/resources How does this
no. topic areas words outcome(s) link to other
units?
At the end of the
lesson, students
will be able to:

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Teaching over three years

Topic area Warm up/introductory activities Length of time activity may take Useful resources

R093 TA1.1 Sectors of the media industry 2 hours

R093 TA1.2 Job roles in the media industry 2 hours

R093 TA3.4 Legal issues that affect media 2 hours

R093 TA4.2 Properties and formats of media files 3 hours

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