CREATIVE ARTS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES Level 2 Diploma Traineeship

Level 2
Traineeship
Armagh Campus
OCN NI

Overview

The creative and digital technologies sectors are recognised as growth areas within the economy. The Level 2 Traineeship in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies has been designed to meet emerging skills requirements in these sectors. This qualification has been designed to offer a wide range of options mirroring the careers and occupations available within these sectors.

A range of art and design, music, media and performing arts modules have been included to give learners a broad introduction to the opportunities available within the creative sector.

The College will review the qualifications and/or experience held by applicants and will consider whether this profile shows an ability to progress towards a level 2 traineeship framework.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview that they have a satisfactory level of fluency in English – both written and spoken. The College reserves the right to refer any applicant to appropriate English language or literacy classes until their level of fluency in written and spoken English is sufficient to allow participation in other areas of study.
Applicants must have achieved a minimum of a Level 1 qualification defined as 4 GCSEs at grades D-G including Maths and English grades D-F or equivalent. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cert qualification should have attained a majority of higher-level subjects. Applicants presenting with a Junior Cycle must have achieved 4 merits or above to facilitate entry to level 2 courses. Enhanced entry grades for maths and English apply in certain subject areas. These will be discussed with applicants following receipt of their application.
On enrolment the applicant will undertake an initial assessment which will confirm whether they should enter the full Traineeship or the Introductory Phase.
During the Pre-Entry Advice Sessions which may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft Teams), applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are committed and motivated to the programme.
The College may also use other evidence provided as part of the application process.

Please note that entrance requirements may be increased in some vocational areas.

Creative Writing
Design Project
Event Organisation within the Fine Arts or Performing Arts
Photography - Using a Camera and Accessories
The Photographic Project
Developing Drawing Skills for Painting
Multi-track Recording
Performance Realisation Skills - Performer
Practical Presentation Skills
Preparing for a Career or Further Study in the Creative Industries
Musical Ensemble Skills
Using Imaging Software Tools
Using Social Media to Market and Promote Events, Products and Services

Assessment in the Level 2 Traineeship is based on a combination of assignments, discussion forums, case studies, peer reviews and projects, which may include production of an artefact/portfolio.
All evidence will be internally assessed by qualified centre assessors and internally verified by the approved centres.

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 Traineeship in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies many students progress onto level 3 programmes including those in further education or level 3 apprenticeships. They may include the OCR Level 3 Extended Diploma in Media, OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Art and Design, UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts or UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production.

This qualification opens doors to careers as graphic designers, digital artists, multimedia technicians, web designers, or media production assistants.