Arts, Media and Publishing
Welcome to Catherine and Michelle's page. If you'd like to contact us please call Catherine Mastaglio on 0191 239 8084 or Michelle Irving on 0191 239 8017. You can also email us catherinemastaglio@ncfe.org.uk or michelleirving@ncfe.org.uk
New qualifications
The NCFE Level 2 Award in Podcasting (500/8047/7) went live on 29 January 2010. The Qualification Specification and other supporting documents are available for download from the Qualification Finder section.
NQF to QCF Qualifications
The following NQF qualifications have been redeveloped and have now been accredited on the QCF:
- (500/8044/1) NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Photography
- (500/8045/3) NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Photography
- (500/8063/5) NCFE Level 1 Award in Podcasting
- (500/8046/5) NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Animation
These qualficiations went live on 29 January 2010. The Qualification Specifications and other supporting documents are available for download now Qualification Finder section.
Coming soon
The following QCF qualifications will be available from Septmeber:
Level 1 Certificate in Interactive Media
Level 2 Certificate in Interactive Media
Level 3 Certificate in Interactive Media
Level 2 Certificate in Moving Image Production (formerly Video Production)
Level 1 Award in Graphic Design
Level 2 Award in Graphic Design
Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design
Level 3 Certificate in Art and Design
Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills using Acting
Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills using Dance
Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills using Music
Level 2 Certificate in Performance Skills
Level 2 Certificate in Performance Skills using Acting
Level 2 Certificate in Performance Skills using Dance
Level 2 Certificate in Performance Skills using Music
Level 1 Introductory Award in Radio Production
Level 1 Award in Radio Production
Level 2 Award in Radio Production
Level 2 Certificate in Radio Production
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Radio Production
Level 1 Award in Music Technology
Level 1 Certificate in Music Technology
Level 1 Extended Certificate in Music Technology
Level 2 Award in Music Technology
Level 2 Certificate in Music Technology
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Music Technology
Please keep checking the website for further updates.
Creative Craft
We've developed a portfolio of craft specific qualifications at Levels 1, 2 and 3 which are based on our existing NQF Creative Craft qualifications and will allow learners to progress through the craft process and then create a final craft item. Here are some other key facts for you:
¨ the qualifications are now on the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
¨ there's been no increase in the registration fee from the previous Creative Craft qualifications
¨ the Level 1 qualifications are included in the Foundation Learning Tier catalogue
¨ all 3 levels have been also been supported as part of the Additional Specialist Learning (ASL)
catalogues for the Diplomas
¨ each option is now accredited with its own qualification number so they're all eligible for
funding!
¨ there's also more recognition for your learners as their chosen option now appears in the
qualification title
¨ if you're already approved for the existing NQF Creative Craft qualifications then you'll
have been given automatic approval for the new qualifications so you don't have to worry about
completing any forms!
For more information please go to our dedicated Creative Craft page here.
Important news regarding Level 2 Creative Craft qualifications
We'd like to alert you all to an error on NDAQ (National Database of Accredited Qualifications) which states that 4 of the Level 2 Creative Craft qualifications are worth 1 GCSE and have a point score of 46. This is incorrect. All Level 2 Creative Craft qualifications are worth half a GCSE and 23 points.
We’ve alerted QCDA who have rectified the problem but have warned us that the NDAQ website won’t be updated for several months.
The 4 qualifications are:
- 500/6630/4 Level 2 Award in Creative Craft using Cookery
- 500/6628/6 Level 2 Award in Creative Craft using Construction Crafts
- 500/6629/8 Level 2 Award in Creative Craft using Jewellery
- 500/6663/8 Level 2 Award in Creative Craft using Pottery
NCFE Level 2 Extended Certificate in Creative Craft (500/2334/2)
We’d like to inform you that the above qualification will expire on 31 August 2010.
We’ve made this decision based on information we’ve received from Ofqual that learners can now take multiple QCF Creative Craft qualifications and can add their point scores together.
The only thing you need to make sure is that the qualifications you wish to do together have different discounting codes.
NCFE Level 3 Business for the Creative Industries qualifications
We'd like to inform you that the above qualifications will expire on 31 August 2010. We're currently developing a Level 3 Certificate in Music Business Enterprise which will act as an alternative.
Qualifications in development
We're currently in the early stages of developing the following new qualifications on the QCF:
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NCFE Level 3 Radio qualifications
We’re also currently working on the redevelopment of all qualifications in the Arts, Media and Publishing sector to make sure that we have a QCF replacement in the 2009/2010 session.
You can contact us using the telephone numbers/email address above and we’ll be happy to help with any questions you might have regarding our plans for the qualifications.
We’re hoping these qualifications will be available by the end of March 2010. We’ll provide further information on this page when we have it and also if you’re currently approved for similar qualifications then we’ll also send you direct written communication to keep you informed.
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Page author Michelle Irving michelleirving@ncfe.org.uk June 2010