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Vocational iMedia - Options 2025

The courses available for teaching from September 2025 will be approved by the DfE (Department for Education) during the Spring term. Following this will confirm to interested students the specific nature of the course. It is envisaged it will be very similar to the course outlined below.

NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Interactive Media

Course contact: Mrs R Duchovny duchovny.r@whiteroseacademies.org 

Course Description:

The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Interactive Media is designed for learners who want an introduction to interactive media that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the interactive media sector or progress onto further study. 

What will I learn?

The study of interactive media involves understanding fundamental components of interactive media

products and their applications. This leads to the development and application of real-world knowledge and skills, of interpreting client briefs and planning, developing, reviewing and presenting an interactive media product.

You will learn to:

  • understand the different types of interactive media products and their features
  • consider the audiences of interactive media products
  • identify the software and hardware options for interactive media products
  • understand interactive media product planning and proposals
  • apply the development processes of an interactive media product
  • promote and present interactive media products
  • review the production processes and final product

How will I be assessed?

1 Non-exam Assessment (Coursework) 60%, 19 hours for completion (120 marks)

1 exam (40%) 90 minutes (80 marks) a mixture of multiple-choice, short-answer and extended-response questions

Further Study

T level Digital

BTEC Software, Cybersecurity and Network Engineering

BTEC 3D modelling, Web & Social Media Development   

Apprenticeships:

Infrastructure Technician                       Digital Marketing                                          Cyber Intrusion Analyst

Careers:

Software/Network Engineer                 Network technician                                   Data Scientist/Analyst

Game/App/Web developer