Curriculum Intent
Our aim is for all students to become proficient in their use of ICT, to provide them with the skills to be both confident and comfortable in their use of technology and to encourage them to become good digital citizens.
Due to the nature of our subject and its ever-changing scope, we want to provide students with transferrable skills that they can use across all subject areas and ensure that they are prepared for the technological advancements that will come as they move into further education, apprenticeships and the workplace.
As well as ensuring that we cover all aspects of the National Curriculum, we also want to give students as broad an experience of ICT as possible across the three strands of our subject; Computer Science, iMedia and ICT. Across these strands we will develop students computational and logical thinking skills and help them to become resilient in problem solving situations.
Computing & ICT Learning Journey
In the ICT department we are passionate about delivering our subject and encouraging students to explore the digital world around them. We are a forward thinking department, constantly keeping up to date with emerging technologies in this ever evolving subject and making sure that we keep at the forefront of latest developments. A variety of software applications and online web tools are used in lessons to engage students and provide them with skills that are transferable across all subjects.
Keystage 3
Curriculum Overviews Computing & ICT
GCSE
Cambridge Nationals ICT – This course builds on skills developed throughout Keystage 3 to offer a vocational qualification based on the ICT that we use in our everyday lives. Students study topics such as business skills, interactive products and dynamic products making use of sound and video techniques.
Creative iMedia – This course allows students the opportunity to develop an understanding of the world of digital media. Students study topics such as comic strip storytelling, game design and interactive multimedia products throughout the course using industry standard software.
Curriculum Overviews Computing & ICT GCSE
Sixth Form
A Level Computing – This course is aimed at students who want to become proficient at programming and application development. There are a variety of theory topics which are externally examined including: hardware and communication, organisation and structure of data, algorithms and programming, software, systems analysis and design, characteristics of computer applications and consequences of current trends.
Level 3 Cambridge Technicals ICT – Students will have the opportunity to acquire the essential knowledge and tools for the world of IT work developing skills such as planning, research and analysis, working with others and effective communication. A range of different projects will be completed including: communication and employability skills, information systems, 2D animation production, interactive media authoring, web animation and computer games.
Level 3 Cambridge Technicals Media – This course encourages students to develop high level creative skills by focusing on the ever evolving digital media industry. Students study pre-production techniques then embarking on a variety of projects covering topics such as web design, photography, social media and comic book storytelling.