Digital Skills Project

Be able to identify, select and plan for a digital skills project.

Digital skills project, for example: promotional website, educational game, animation to raise awareness etc.

Evidence may include witness statements, a personal log, notes of meetings, a video diary, blog/vlog.

Aims may include: to improve teamwork, to raise fund for a charity, raise awareness, personal development, meeting client needs.

Skills needed may include: improving technical skills, communication and interpersonal skills, organisational skills, the ability to motivate others, planning and scheduling, dealing with conflict/difficult situations, meeting with a client, leading a team.

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1

  Justify choice and scope for a digital skills project.

• 1.2

  Identify project aims and the actions needed to achieve them.

• 1.3

  Outline skills needed to complete project.

• 1.4

  Plan how to meet agreed deadlines.

Be able to carry out research for a digital skills project.

Sources of information may include:

• Primary sources (e.g. observation drawings, photographs, visits).
• Secondary sources (e.g. practitioner research, books, websites, blogs).
• Existing products (e.g. websites, games).

Relevant and reliable data will vary according to the project selected but may include: audience ratings, interview transcripts, questionnaire responses.

Appropriate referencing: acknowledgement of author, title and date for books and journals, website urls, full names and positions for information from people.

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1

  Identify different sources of information relevant to the project.

• 2.2

  Select relevant and reliable information for use in project.

• 2.3

  Reference sources of information and evidence appropriately.

Be able to undertake activities to develop a digital skills project.

• Evidence may include witness statements, a personal log, notes of meetings, a video diary, blog/vlog.
• Planning: mind maps, storyboards, site map/structure, navigation/user interaction, content/assets, design layouts, technical requirements, resources, prototypes, resources, time management, budget/costings.
• Development: creating content, importing resources, editing content/assets, authoring, alternative ideas, project management, saving files appropriately, exporting/publishing, keeping a production log, awareness of current legal and ethical issues, copyright legislation etc.
• Safe working practices: importance of health and safety, working safely with digital devices and equipment, maintaining a safe working environment.
• Personal skills and knowledge may include: carrying out own roles, taking on and completing tasks, providing information, communicating with others, working as a team, supporting others, responding to problems, providing feedback to others).

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1

  Apply appropriate skills and knowledge to develop the project in line with project aims and plan.

Be able to present and evaluate a digital skills project.

• Presentation: presentation, group presentation, critique, use of visual aids, effective communications, meeting initial intentions, format and structure, style, formal/informal, audience, speaker notes, supporting handouts.
• Evaluation of own performance: attendance, reliability, team skills, working independently / self-motivation, communication skills, taking responsibility, meeting objectives, planning, organisation and contingency.
• Review: strengths, weaknesses, meeting initial intentions.
• Review own performance: working to deadlines, skill development, resources, organisation, presentation, research skills.
• Improvements to own work: feedback from others, improvements to personal performance, improvements to production skills.

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1

  Present project to a specific audience, using appropriate format and technical language.

• 4.2

  Review project against aims and plan.

• 4.3

  Review own performance, identifying strengths, weaknesses and areas for development.