Media Literacy
As the global communications industry grows, it is becoming increasingly more important for individuals to learn about and understand how the media affects our lives. Developed in partnership with Ofcom, the independent regulator for the UK communications industries, these qualifications have been developed to respond to this need.
NOCN Entry Level Award in Media Literacy (Entry 3) (QCF)
NOCN Entry Level Certificate in Media Literacy (Entry 3) (QCF)
The qualifications introduce learners to the media and aim to provide them with a basic understanding which will allow them to actively engage with, question and interpret the information presented to them in many forms of media.
They have also been designed specifically to support the development of learner’s skills and so provide an essential foundation for further learning.
There is a single Media Literacy Qualification Guide and unit lists for each qualification:
Resources
A teaching resource by Cary Bazalgette and Marion Janner is available for the qualification: Media Literacy for Beginners switch on