This Unit Has 3 Learning Outcomes

This Unit Has 3 Learning Outcomes

Unit Title: / Use Scripting Languages in Interactive Media Products
Unit Level: / Four
Unit Credit Value: / 12
GLH: / 90
AIM Awards Unit Code: / KA2/4/EA/019
Unique Reference Number: / T/504/6301

This unit has 3 learning outcomes

LEARNING OUTCOMES / ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will: / The learner can:
  1. Understand key information relating to using scripting languages in interactive media products
/ 1.1.Explain programming principles and best practice guidelines relating to using scripting languages in interactive media products
1.2.Explain how to write efficient, reusable code that is easy to debug and maintain
1.3.Analyse the implications for design and development of using live data and database-driven content
1.4.Identify key aspects of standards and interoperability conventions relating to using scripting languages in interactive media products
1.5.Explain differences between development, staging and live web servers
1.6.Analyse current technical trends showing how they will affect scripting languages in the future
  1. Be able to develop code for interactive media products
/ 2.1.Analyse project parameters and constraints including target platforms and their capabilities
2.2.Demonstrate the functions and syntax of the selected scripting language
2.3.Analyse issues relating to usability, accessibility and product design
2.4.Demonstrate the products and platforms in which products will be deployed
2.5.Use specified authoring tools to develop suitable code for products
2.6.Code scripts to provide specified functionality
2.7.Produce modular code for products
2.8.Document own code to so that it can be understood by others within a version control framework
2.9.Transfer own files to suitable staging or servers when required
  1. Be able to check and amend code for interactive media products
/ 3.1.Interpret the code and comments of other developers to modify, debug and augment their work
3.2.Test and debug own code
3.3.Liaise with colleagues to confirm that designs and specifications are correctly implemented
3.4.Respond positively to requests for changes to code
3.5.Use version control and asset management systems to enable full back-up of own work

Assessment information

Specific Requirements for Assessment and delivery of this unit.

Assessment AND DELIVERY information

Centre devised assessment tasks should be approved by the internal verifier for the course before delivery takes place in order to ensure the assessment is fit for purpose and meets the standards required.

Unit Summary

In this unit, learners will be able to develop, check and amendcode for interactive media products.

Delivery Requirements/Recommendations

Assessment tasks will be devised to meet the needs of the learning group and to cover all the criteria.

Owner: / Pearson
Unit Grading Structure / PASS
SectorSubject Areas (SSA) / 9.3 Media and Communication
Unit Review Date (dd/mm/yyyy) / 31/07/2019
Availability for Use / Shared – open to all AOs to award credit
Restricted organisations / N/A
Assessment Guidance / N/A
Equivalences / N/A

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