New Disciplines
As of September 2009, consortia delivering the Diploma in Creative and Media will have an increased choice of sector-related disciplines to provide the context for Principal Learning in Creative and Media. Changes to the disciplines include the addition of Publishing as a new discipline, and the expansion of Dance, Drama and Music to reflect the performance and composition or technical aspects of each discipline.
These changes have been made in response to feedback from a broad range of key stakeholders, including consortia, higher education institutions and awarding bodies offering the Principal Learning in Creative and Media.
Please note that changes and additions to the list of sector-related disciplines do not alter the regulatory criteria for the Principal Learning qualification. These changes do not affect the units and full qualification specifications of Component Awarding Bodies who have accredited Principal Learning qualifications in this line of learning.
The changes will offer Diploma learners, and practitioners delivering the Principal Learning, more scope to explore and develop an understanding of the creative and media industries.
The DDP has produced the Diploma in Creative and Media Companion Document below in consultation with stakeholders from industry, education and the awarding bodies, as a guide to the vision and aims of the Diploma in Creative and Media.
The Companion Document includes indicative content statements for each of the sector related disciplines (including the newly added disciplines). These statements identify the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding for each discipline in relation to the four themes and at each level of the Diploma.
For Indicative Content for the other Sector–Related Disciplines, please see the appendices to the Diploma in Creative and Media Companion Document:
Diploma in Creative and Media Companion Document
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