Creative Media Passport

The Creative Media Passport is an award-winning, accredited digital media course for secondary school students, teaching creative storytelling, design, and media production skills across seven engaging modules.

CREATIVITY IN ACTION

READY-TO-GO

Teacher-led,
Blended Learning

YEAR-LONG PROGRAM

7 Modules
28 Lessons

HYBRID LEARNING

32 Activity Hrs
34 Notional Hrs

EQF, QQI &
SCQF-Rated

CURRICULUM-FRIENDLY

Designed to Suit
Your Timetable

Made for secondary school students

Our course is designed specifically for students, taking into account their interests, learning styles, and technological preferences. We provide age-appropriate content and foster a supportive environment that encourages their creative expression.

Engage in practical exercises and real-world projects that allow student to apply your newfound skills. Our interactive approach ensures that you not only learn the theory but also gain valuable hands-on experience in every aspect of digital media.

Mobile-friendly design

Use the power of your mobile device to create stunning films without the need for expensive equipment. We’ll guide you on how to maximize the capabilities of your device, enabling you to unleash your creativity at your fingertips.

This course is accredited in Ireland, Scotland, greater Europe and the rest of the UK by the Scottish Qualifications Authority and is rated as:

SCQF Level 5 (7 credit points)
External Quality Assurance in place via SQA
Level 4 on Ireland’s National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)

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Topic: Why stories stick, and how brands use storytelling.
Activities: Analysing personal favourite stories and brand storytelling techniques.
Outcome: A short Brand Story Spark for their own company — earns the Story Spark stamp.

Topic: Finding a personal tone and a consistent visual aesthetic.

Activities: Recording a story at different paces and curating a five-image mood board.

Outcome: A Voice & Aesthetic Board pairing tone with visual style — earns the Authentic Voice stamp.

Topic: Core story structure — character, conflict and resolution

Activities: Mapping a familiar story, then outlining an original one across five stages.

Outcome: A Hero’s Journey Outline, ready to become a future video or podcast — earns the Story Architect stamp and the Storyteller badge.

Topic: The five principles of design — balance, contrast, alignment, repetition, white space.
Activities: Analysing real posters, then designing an original event poster.

Outcome: An Event Poster using at least three design principles — earns the Layout Maker stamp.

Topic: How typography sets tone and visual hierarchy.

Activities: Analysing fonts in real titles and logos, then designing a title card.

Outcome: A Title Card using two fonts with clear hierarchy — earns the Type Setter stamp.

Topic: How colour communicates mood and brand personality.

Activities: Analysing brand colour choices, then building a custom palette.

Outcome: A Brand Colour Palette applied to a design — earns the Colour Crafter stamp and the Brand Designer badge.

Topic: What makes a recording sound clean and professional.

Activities: Testing recording spots for noise, then recording a clear voice clip.

Outcome: A clean voice clip recorded in the best available space – earns the Clean Sound stamp.

Topic: Building atmosphere through loops, beats and layered sound.

Activities: A live layering exercise, then building a themed soundscape.

Outcome: A 15–30 second Mood Soundscape – earns the Soundscaper stamp.

Topic: Core mixing tools — volume, EQ, panning and reverb.

Activities: Matching audio problems to fixes, then mixing a personal intro.

Outcome: A mixed 10–15 second Personal Audio Intro – earns the Mix Master stamp and the Sound Producer badge.

Topic: Composing images with intention — rule of thirds, leading lines, framing.

Activities: Analysing composition in real photos, then capturing a set of three.

Outcome: A Composition Set of three photos, each a different technique – earns the Frame Finder stamp.

Topic: How light and shadow shape the mood of a photo.

Activities: Comparing light types, then capturing photos in three lighting conditions.

Outcome: A Lighting Set of three photos exploring different light – earns the Light Catcher stamp.

Topic: Editing with intention — enhancing a photo without faking it.

Activities: Learning core edits, then editing an earlier photo as a before-and-after.

Outcome: An Edited Photo shown as a before-and-after – earns the Photo Editor stamp.

Topic: Telling a story across a five-photo series.

Activities: Storyboarding five frames, then capturing and editing a cohesive series.

Outcome: A Five Photo Story with a beginning, middle and end – earns the Photo Storyteller stamp and the Photographer badge.

Topic: The four stages of video production – plan, shoot, edit, share.
Activities: Analysing a short video’s craft, then planning an original project.

Outcome: A one-page Video Project Brief – earns the Story Planner stamp.

Topic: Finding the three scenes that carry a story’s plot.

Activities: Mapping a known story, then breaking down an original idea into three scenes.

Outcome: A Three-Scene Breakdown – setup, turn, resolution – earns the Scene Spotter stamp.

Topic: Shot types and steady filming technique.

Activities: Learning wide, mid, close-up and extreme close-up shots, then filming all four.

Outcome: A Shot-Type Set of the same subject in four shots — earns the Camera Operator stamp.

Topic: Planning a scene with a storyboard before filming.

Activities: Comparing a one-shot vs. four-shot scene, then storyboarding and filming.

Outcome: A storyboarded Four-Shot Scene, filmed with varied angles — earns the Scene Shooter stamp.

Topic: Editing footage into a coherent, polished piece.

Activities: Studying a well-edited short, then trimming, sequencing and exporting a final video.

Outcome: A polished 30–60 second Final Edited Video – earns the Director’s Cut stamp and the Filmmaker badge.

Topic: Applying design skills to promote a finished film.

Activities: Studying movie poster anatomy, then designing an original poster in Canva.

Outcome: A Movie Poster capturing the film’s tone and genre – earns the bonus Poster Designer stamp.

Topic: A capstone project reflecting on the whole year’s learning.

Activities: Reflecting on the course journey, then creating a final creative piece or written reflection.

Outcome: A final Reflective Media Project – completes all seven module badges and awards the full Creative Media Passport.

Topic: Core digital media vocabulary — algorithms, multimedia, audience and brand.

Activities: A Screen Time Audit, then building a Brand Identity Card for a student-invented company.

Outcome: A Brand Identity Card, presented for feedback.

Topic: Online safety, password strength and digital sustainability.

Activities: A Password Strength Challenge and a Digital Sustainability Audit.

Outcome: A one-page Digital Citizen Charter – earns the Digital Citizen stamp.

Topic: Organising and naming digital files the professional way.

Activities: Correcting poorly-named files, then building a full course folder system.

Outcome: A complete CMP folder workspace.

Topic: What makes a podcast work, and the four purposes of content.

Activities: Analysing a favourite podcast, then scripting a Top 5 countdown episode.

Outcome: A short Top 5 Listicle episode — earns the Podcast Finder stamp.

Topic: Defining a show’s identity with the 5 T’s and a vision statement.

Activities: Brainstorming Theme, Tone, Title, Tagline, Takeaways, then a vision statement.

Outcome: A Podcast Concept Card defining the show’s identity — earns the Show Planner stamp.

Topic: What makes a trailer hook a listener.

Activities: Studying trailer structure, then scripting an original trailer.

Outcome: A 30–60 second Podcast Trailer – earns the Trailer Maker stamp.

Topic: Bringing the whole module together into a first full episode.

Activities: Planning an episode structure, then scripting, recording and editing a pilot (runs over several sessions).

Outcome: A complete Pilot Episode with intro, middle and outro – earns the Episode Producer stamp and the Podcaster badge.

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Creative Media Passport

Unlock Creative Potential in Your Classroom

Media Skills for the Real World

Teacher-led, Blended Learning

7 Modules28 Lessons

32 Activity Hrs 34 Notional Hrs

EQF, QQI & SCQF-Rated

Designed to Suit Your Timetable

Why Choose the CMP?

Made for secondary school students

Practical, hands-on learning

Mobile-friendly design

Course Accreditation

CMP at a Glance

Course Outline

Students discover why stories move people and build the storytelling voice that powers every project that follows.Badge: Storyteller Thread: Brand Story Spark → Voice and Aesthetic Board → Hero’s Journey Outline

2.1 The Power of Storytelling

2.2 The Authentic Voice

2.3 The Principles of Storytelling

Students learn the principles of design and apply them to give their brand a professional, recognisable look.Badge: Brand Designer Thread: Event Poster → Title Card → Brand Colour Palette

3.1 The Building Blocks of Great Design

3.2 Typography – Create a Title Card

3.3 Colour & Branding

Students learn to capture, layer and mix sound, building both technical skill and creative storytelling through audio.Badge: Sound ProducerThread: Clean Voice Clip → Mood Soundscape → Personal Audio Intro

4.1 Audio Production & Sound Design

4.2 Creating Loops, Beats & Layering Sound

4.3 Mixing & Audio Effects

Students move from taking photos to making them, using everyday devices to tell visual stories with intention.Badge: PhotographerThread: Composition Set → Lighting Set → Edited Photo → Five Photo Story

6.1 Introduction to Digital Photography

6.2 Lighting & Exposure

6.3 Mobile Editing & Post-Production

6.4 Digital Storytelling & Final Project

Students bring everything together – planning, shooting, editing and sharing a polished short video using the device in their pocket.Badge: FilmmakerThread: Video Project Brief → 3-Scene Breakdown → Shot-Type Set → 4-Shot Scene → Final Edited Video → (optional) Movie Poster

7.1 Introduction to Video Production

7.2 Breaking Down a Story

7.3 Camera Technique

7.4 Storyboard & Shoot

7.5 Editing & Sharing

7.6 Make a Movie Poster (optional bonus)

FINAL ASSIGNMENT ★ Reflective Media Project

The capstone — a final piece that draws every module together and completes the Passport.★ Reflective Media Project ★

The foundational entry point, students set up the habits (brand, safety, sustainability, file organisation) used for the rest of the course.Badge: Digital Foundations Thread: Brand Identity Card → Digital Citizen Charter → CMP Workspace

1.1 Key Concepts & Key Terms

1.2 Digital Citizenship & Sustainability

1.3 File Management & Naming Conventions

Students plan, record, edit and publish their own podcast content, taking ownership of the full production process.Badge: PodcasterThread: Top 5 Listicle → Podcast Concept Card → Podcast Trailer → Pilot Episode

5.1 Discovering Podcasts

5.2 Planning Your Podcast

5.3 Creating Your Podcast Trailer

5.4 Your Podcast Pilot Episode

Unlock Creative Potential
in Your Classroom

Media Skills for
the Real World

Teacher-led,
Blended Learning

7 Modules
28 Lessons

32 Activity Hrs
34 Notional Hrs

EQF, QQI &
SCQF-Rated

Designed to Suit
Your Timetable

Students discover why stories move people and build the storytelling voice that powers every project that follows.

Badge: Storyteller
Thread: Brand Story Spark → Voice and Aesthetic Board → Hero’s Journey Outline

Students learn the principles of design and apply them to give their brand a professional, recognisable look.

Badge: Brand Designer
Thread: Event Poster → Title Card → Brand Colour Palette

Students learn to capture, layer and mix sound, building both technical skill and creative storytelling through audio.

Badge: Sound Producer
Thread: Clean Voice Clip → Mood Soundscape → Personal Audio Intro

Students move from taking photos to making them, using everyday devices to tell visual stories with intention.

Badge: Photographer
Thread: Composition Set → Lighting Set → Edited Photo → Five Photo Story

Students bring everything together – planning, shooting, editing and sharing a polished short video using the device in their pocket.

Badge: Filmmaker
Thread: Video Project Brief → 3-Scene Breakdown → Shot-Type Set → 4-Shot Scene → Final Edited Video → (optional) Movie Poster

The capstone — a final piece that draws every module together and completes the Passport.

★ Reflective Media Project ★

The foundational entry point, students set up the habits (brand, safety, sustainability, file organisation) used for the rest of the course.

Badge: Digital Foundations
Thread: Brand Identity Card → Digital Citizen Charter → CMP Workspace

Students plan, record, edit and publish their own podcast content, taking ownership of the full production process.

Badge: Podcaster
Thread: Top 5 Listicle → Podcast Concept Card → Podcast Trailer → Pilot Episode