Computing | Werneth School

Curriculum Intent

In IT lessons students acquire the skills and abilities needed to engage positively with the digital and global world alongside ICT skills that make creative use of a variety of resources including traditional and digital technologies, and how these all help improve the world around them. Our aim for students, upon completion of the curriculum, is for them to be digitally literate so that they are able to express themselves and develop their ideas through information technology, at a level that is suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in the digital world

In CS lessons students are taught the principles of problem solving and computation, which prepares them to solve the problems of tomorrow, by developing learner’s knowledge, skills and understanding through key computational concepts and experience. They develop understanding for all the technology that surrounds them by not just understanding how computer systems work, but how to put this knowledge to use through programming and problem solving.

Curriculum Features

In Key stage 3 students experience a wide range of topics, based on improving knowledge, skills and understanding in both Computer Science and Interactive Media. They will specifically look at how a computer works, how computers function within a network, computational thinking and making webpages using HTML alongside programming using Python to provide solutions for particular situations.

In key stage 4 students will choose to follow either a creative or a computing pathway.

Computer Science offers students the opportunity to learn about how computers are physically built, ways in which they can be physically optimised, how they are configured to solve problems and ways communication takes place between networked devices as well as how to code in multiple programming languages and environments.

Information Technology offers a broad understanding and offers the opportunity to build practical software solutions to work related tasks. Students build a holistic set of skills which can be used to build and configure software applications for a variety of purposes. They learn how to plan tasks around logistical factors and make solutions to meet a defined client’s needs.

Overview

Year 7

	Autumn		Spring		Summer
Area of study:	Digital Passport/Computer Hardware	Computer Hardware/Software	Networks	Computational Thinking	Programming HTML	Programming CSS and JavaScript
What should they know?	Students will study: How to use the school internet and computer system safely The role and functions of different components included within a computer	Students will study: Different input and output devices Different types of software and their functions (linked to hardware) The purpose and functionality of both an operating system and utility software	Students will study: Hardware and software components that make up a computer system How computers communicate with one another and computer systems	Students will study: How instructions are stored and executed within a computer system Computational abstractions that model real world problems How to use a programming language to solve computational problems	Students will study: What HTML is and what it is used for. Simple tags and how these are structured within a HTML page. How to look for errors within code and what to do to correct them so that they achieve the desired outcome	Students will study: How to add Javascript into their HTML pages How to make HTML pages more interactive and user friendly
What should they be able to do?	Students will be able to: Explain how to keep themselves safe when using the internet and social media and how they can keep their own work safe on the school network Explain what is inside the case of a standard computer - what does each item do and how it relates to other items including peripherals	Students will be able: Explain the difference between operating systems and utility software Categorise peripherals into either input or output devices Identify how the fetch decode execute cycle works and which items of hardware and software are involved in the process.	Students will be able to: Identify what a network is identify what is needed to link computers together to share resources. Draw different layouts of how networks can be put together. Explain the differences between wired and wireless networks	Students will be able to: Define abstraction, decomposition and algorithm and apply them to given situations Identify how a flow chart works and be able to draw one using information. Identify and explain different types of errors that occur in programming.	Students will be able to: Use simple HTML tags to produce a basic webpage Add images, formatting, tables and bullet lists into their coding to enhance the outcome	Students will be able to: Update an existing page to include CSS and interactivity using examples of simple JavaScript Add a user form for people to fill in on a web page.
Key vocabulary	Peripherals, hardware, CPU, motherboard, VDU, hard drive, graphics card, RAM, Secondary storage	RAM, Secondary storage, Input device, output devices, fetch-decode-execute cycle, IPOS, software, applications, operating systems, defragmentation	Topology, network, Bus, Star, Mesh, LAN, WAN, Wireless, Fibre optic, copper cables, Wifi, NIC, WAP	Decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition, algorithm, input/output, decision, terminator, processing, flow chart, syntax, logic	World wide web, tags, formatting, HTML, internet, home page, site map, menu, URL, body, head, IP address	Interactivity, buttons, functionality, multimedia, CSS, layout
Assessment	Formal assessment of hardware	End of unit written assessment including hardware and software	Series of google quizzes to check understanding as the unit progresses. Formal assessment of networks	Series of tasks put together to form the assessment for this unit of study	Quizzes to check understanding of each new idea presented Formal assessment of HTML	End of unit assessment to be completed on the topic including the production of a web page

Year 8

	Autumn		Spring		Summer
Area of study:	E-Safety/ Computational Thinking	Programming - Python Turtles	Animation	Graphics	Digital Calculations	Spreadsheets
What should they know?	Students will study: How and when to use technology safely, respectfully, responsibly and securely How to protect their online identity and privacy Algorithms and how they translate into pseudocode The key concepts of abstraction and decomposition and understand how they work in real life	Student will study: How to write Python programs using variables and different conventions that make programs easier to read How to write programs that use arithmetic operators and relational operators Students will study how different errors can occur within Python	Students will study: Different animation type and the basic tools need to produce an animation The ethical and legal implications of using existing and new components Basic planning tools for a product and how these relate to a given client brief	Students will study: How to manipulate graphics using a range of different tools How to choose a graphic for a particular purpose. The key concepts of visual identify, colour theory and branding Diifferent types of compression and when to use them	Students will study: How and why computers use Binary numbers. How numbers are represented in binary and how to carry out simple operations on binary numbers. How images are represented on a computer. How sound is represented on a computer	Students will study: How a spreadsheet is constructed and how to format data within it. How to use simple arithmetic operators, formulas and functions to complete a spreadsheet How to select data and charts to model different scenarios How to use goal seeking and what if questions
What should they be able to do?	Students will be able to: Explain how to keep themselves safe online Identify and explain cybersecurity and the threats of things like phishing and pharming Use an algorithm and turn it into pseudocode. Follow and write algorithms Apply both concepts of abstraction and decomposition to a range of different scenarios	Students will be able to: Use techniques to make programs easier to read, understand and maintain Understand and identify simple errors within coding and how to fix them Read, write analyse and refine programs written in a high level programming language	Students will be able to: Use a range of planning tools such as a moodboard, mindmap and storyboard Identify different ethical and legal aspect with using existing components Produce both 2D and 3D animations using Animaker and FlipAnimate Identify different types of animation and what they would be used to produce	Students will be able to: Use a range of planning tools such as a moodboard, mindmap and visualisation diagrams Understand the graphics may be copyright and subject to intellectual property Identify the differences between vector and bitmap graphics Produce a graphic following a client brief using a variety of different editing tools	Students will be able to: Identify different number bases Explain why computers use binary and link to switches Convert denary to binary, binary to denary, binary to hexadecimal and hexadecimal to binary Add 2 simple binary numbers together Explain how bitmap images are represented Explain how analogue sound is represented	Students will be able to: Enter data into a spreadsheet, format it and manipulate it to answer what if questions. Produce different charts from a spreadsheet setting each one out correctly. Use relative cell references and absolute cell references in basic formulas.
Key vocabulary	Sexting, phishing, pharming, malware, algorithm, flowchart, decomposition, abstraction, variable, constant, pseudocode, selection, sequence, iteration	Python, IDLE, arithmetic operators, relational operators, logic, syntax and runtime eros, indentation, white space, selection, sequence, iteration, data types, for loops	Cell animation, stop motion, CGI, 2D/3D, storyboard, tweening, frame rate, time frame, copyright, intellectual property, mind map, mood board, client brief	Client brief, visualisation diagram, resize, resolution, compression, Lossy, lossless, vector, bitmap, graphic	Binary, denary, hexadecimal, addition rules, switches, amplitude, resolution, file size, analogue, digital, sample rate, sample frequency, pixel, colour depth, bit depth.	Row, column, function, formula, alignment, goal seek, chart, cell, absolute cell reference, sheet, workbook, format
Assessment	Formal assessment of computational thinking	Formal assessment of Python including a practical aspect.	Production of a simple animation in response to a client brief	Production of a simple graphic in response to a client brief	Formal assessment of digital calculations	Two formally assessed spreadsheet tasks to be added together to make a final grade

Year 9 Computer Science

	Autumn		Spring		Summer
Area of study:	Computational Thinking	Programming - Python	Programming Python	Programming Languages	Issues	Data Representation
What should they know?	Students will study: The key concepts of computational thinking - abstraction, and decomposition to model aspects of the real world How standard sorting algorithms work How searching algorithms work How to write algorithms that use relational/arithmetic operators How to follow and algorithm to determine the correct output	Students will study: The structural components of programs How to validate data entry The different error types that can occur in programming The different data types used in programming	Students will study: The difference between global and local variables How to use relational and arithmetic operators within programming How to use inbuilt functions with Python	Students will stud: The characteristics and purposes of high level and low level programming languages How an interpreter differs from a compiler How code is translated into machine code	Students will study: The threats to digital systems posed by malware. Environmental issue associated with using technology Ethical issues associated with using technology Legal issues involved with using technology	Students will study: Three number bases, 2 10 and 16 How to convert different number bases How to add 3 numbers in binary and identify and overflow How to divide and multiply binary numbers How to calculate file sizes for images and sounds How files are compressed and why this might be useful
What should they be able to do?	Students will be able to: Identify and use examples of decomposition and abstraction Produce a bubble and a merge sort Produce a linear and a binary search Use an algorithm to produce a trace table Demonstrate the use of relational operators and arithmetic operators	Students will be able to: Write programs that use techniques to make programs easier to understand Use different data types such as boolean and char within programs Identify different error types that occur during programming and correct those errors so that code works as intended	Students will be able to: Write programs that use relational operators Write programs that use AND, OR and NOT To use the in-built libraries such as random in programs Make use of sequencing, selection and repetition within programs Read, refine and write programs written in Python	Students will be able to: Explain both high and low level languages Identify when to use a high/low level language Identify differences between compilers, interpreters and translators Differentiate between different types of programming errors	Students will be able to: Identify and explain a range of malware Identify and explain how to reduce the possibility of a cyber attack Explain environmental issues of using and disposing of technology Identify and explain legal issues involved with the use of personal data Identity and explain ethical issues of AI and robotics	Students will be able to: Convert binary, denary and hexadecimal numbers Add, subtract and divide binary numbers Calculate files sizes for images and sound using standard formulas Explain how compression works, the different types and compression and when theses should be used
Key vocabulary	Decomposition, abstraction, algorithm, flow chart, bubble sort, merge sort, linear search, binary search, sequence, selection, iteration, modulus, exponential	Sequence, selection, iteration, validation, authentication, logic error, syntax error, run-time error, white space, indentation, comments	AND, OR, NOT, count controlled loop, condition controlled loop, subprogramme, function, procedure, arrays, local variable, global variable	High level language, low level language, interpreter, compiler, translate, source code, object code, logic error, syntax error, run-time error	Malware, trojan horse, worm, virus, keylogger, hacker, phishing, shouldering, blagging, legislation, ethical, AI, trademarks, patents, copyright, intellectual property, environmental	Binary, denary, hexadecimal, overflow, amplitude, resolution, file size, analogue, digital, sample rate, sample frequence, pixel, colour depth, bit depth, compression, lossy, lossless
Assessment	Formal assessment of computational thinking	Formal assessment of programming using a selection of Python scripts with errors to fix. Formal assessment of programming skills using a set of scenarios	Formal assessment of programming skills using a set of scenarios	Formal assessment of programming languages	Formal assessment of Environmental and Ethical Issues	Formal assessment of data representation

Year 9 IT

	Autumn		Spring		Summer
Area of study:	Media Industry	Planning tools	Digital Graphics	Animation with Audio	Digital Games	Digital portfolio/IDEA
What should they know?	Students will study: The different sectors that form the media industry The different types of products produced and identify their purposes What should be included in a client brief Audience segmentation	Students will study: The different documents used to support the generation of ideas for a product How the documents are used to plan and design media products	Students will study: What is meant by a visual identify and its component features The properties of digital graphics A range of different tools and techniques of image editing software used to create digital graphics	Students will stud:y Features and conventions of animation and audio The properties of different types of animations A range of different techniques of animation software used to create a range of different digital animations	Students will study: The different types of digital games and their characteristics Games genres and characteristics A range of different technical skills associated with creating digital games	Students will study: How to export assets in appropriate formats to add into a digital portfolio A range of different topics concerned with the use of digital technology
What should they be able to do?	Students will be able to: Identify and explain the different sectors of the media industry Identity the purpose of a range of different products Produce a simple client brief from information given Identify the ways in which audiences are segmented and how this affects the design of a product	Students will be able to: Identify the purpose and components of a mind map, mood board, script, storyboard, visualisation diagram and wireframe Identify when each of the documents is appropriate Produce a range of different document responding to a client brief	Students will be able to: Identify the different components of a visual identify Explain the benefits and drawbacks of different types of graphic - bitmap and vector Use a range of tools and techniques used to create a digital graphic following a client brief	Students will be able to: Identify the differences between animation types and the methods used to create them Identify different audio types and explain when to use them and what to use them for Use a range of tools and techniques used to create a digital animation following a client	Students will be able to: Identify which digital games type is most appropriate for particular platforms Identify the distinguishing features of each type of games genre Write routines, procedures, blocks, scripts and actions to generate outputs based on player inputs in a digital game Create scoring and timing mechanisms alongside rooms and levels within a game	Students will be able to: Compress files and choose appropriate file extensions Produce a digital portfolio of their work during the year including commentary and embedded items Access and use the IDEA website to learn about a range of different topics concerned with the digital world and gain a certificate for use on college applications
Key vocabulary	Interactive media, multimedia, genre, audience, client brief, client ethos, purpose, demographic	Pre production, contingency, workflow, mind map, mood board, script, storyboard, visualisation diagram, wireframe	Visual identity, graphic, strapline, typography, colour palette, layout, brand values, bitmap graphic, vector graphic, scalability, brightness, contrast	Stop motion, claymation, time lapse, motion capture, CGI, flipbook, cut out, dialogue, narration, voice over, tweening, timeline,layers, onion skinning	2D arcade, 3D RPG, MMO, simulation, game-based learning, augmented reality, game concepts, game play, quest.
Assessment	Formal assessment of the media industry	Formal assessment of planning documents	Formal assessment by producing a digital graphic for a client	Formal assessment by producing an animation for a client	Formal assessment by producing simple game for a client	Formal Assessment of a digital portfolio

KS4

Y10 CS:

	Autumn		Spring		Summer
Area of study:	Binary	Data Representation	Computers	Networks	Issues and Impacts	Programming
What should they know?	Students will study: How to use convert, add, multiply and divide binary numbers Why hexadecimal numbers are used and how to convert them The difference between signed and unsigned binary numbers and how to use two’s complement	Students will study: Understand how data storage is measured The need for data compression and methods used Understand sound - amplitude, sample rate, bit depth, sample interval Understand images - pixels, resolution, colour depth.	Students will study: Common computer components such as RAM and CPU The differences between types of storage The purpose and functionality of an operating system and utility software The characteristics and purposes of low-level and high-level programming languages	Students will study: The difference between a LAN and a WAN Commonly used topologies How network speeds are measured and how to construct expressions of speeds The role of and need for network protocols and email protocols The 4-layer TCP/IP model The importance of network security and methods of protecting networks	Students will study: Viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, key loggers How hackers exploit technical vulnerabilities/social engineering Anti-malware, encryption, acceptable use policies, backup and recovery procedures The theory of energy consumption, manufacture, replacement cycle, disposal Privacy, ownership, consent, misuse, data protection and intellectual property	Students will study: Programming in python to include the concepts of User input Types of data Variables Loops Functions Subprograms Arrays Saving to a file Loading from a file Errors – runtime, logical and syntax
What should they be able to do?	Students will be able to: Convert binary numbers into denary and hexadecimal Add, multiply and divide binary numbers and two’s complement Explain why computers use binary and the link to transistors	Students will be able: Explain how to encode characters using 7-bit ASCII. Identify how bitmap images are represented in binary. Explain how analogue sound is represented in binary Complete simple calculations of file sizes given basic information	Students will be able to: Explain the von Neumann stored program concept and the role of main memory. Identify the role of secondary storage and the ways in which data is stored on devices.	Students will be able to : Identify and understand the terms LAN and WAN and commonly used topologies Construct expressions involving file size, transmission rate and time. Identify the role of and need for network protocols and email protocols Identify the different components in the 4 layer model Explain the importance of network security	Students will be able to: Explain the threat to digital systems posed by malware and how hackers carry out cyberattacks Understand methods of protecting digital systems and data Analyse different environmental issues associated with the use of digital devices. Identify ethical issues associated with technology	Students will be able to: Identify and explain the benefits of using subprograms. Explain in detail the concept of logical operators including Boolean logic Use different programming concepts – selection, sequence, iteration Identify and correct a series of different types of errors
Key vocabulary	Binary, decimal, hexadecimal, signed integer, unsigned integer, logical shift, arithmetic shift, transistor, overflow	Character Set, ASCII, Colour Depth, Image Size, Resolution, Bit depth, Analogue Frequency, Sample rate, Sample resolution, Compression, Lossy, Lossless	RAM , ROM, CPU, FDE Clock Speed, Stored Program Concept, Secondary Storage, Embedded system, Portability, Durability, Capacity, Utility Software, System Software, Interpreter, Compiler, Translator	LAN, WAN, Range, Latency, Bandwidth, Internet, World Wide Web, Network Speed, Protocol, 4 Layer Model, Bus Topology, Star Topology, Mesh Topology, Network Security, Penetration testing, Firewall, Access Rights	Hacker, Phishing, Pharming, Shouldering, Blagging, Brute force attack, Denial of service, Botnet, Legislation, Ethical, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Bias, Trademarks, Patents, , Intellectual property, Legal Liability, Software Licence	Function, Selection, Sequence, Iteration, For and While Loops, Decisions, Array, Variable, Library, CSV, Parameter
Assessment	Formal assessment of binary conversions	Formal assessment of data representation	Formal assessment of computers	Formal assessment of networks	Formal assessment of Issues and Threats	End of year exam to cover topics for papers 1 and 2

Y11CS:

	Autumn		Spring		Summer
Area of study:	Computational Thinking - Review	Data – Binary and Data Representation Mock Exam Preparation – Tricky Topics	Computers/Networks - Review	Issues and Impact Review	Exam Revision Papers 1 and 2
What should they know?	Students will study: Decomposition/abstraction Algorithms/Pseudocode Flow charts Selection/sequence/iteration Trace tables Variables/constants Arrays Arithmetic/relation/logical operators Error types Searching algorithms Sorting algorithms Truth tables	Student will study: Signed integers Two’s complement Binary addition Logical/arithmetic shifts Overflow Hexadecimal Characters Images Sound Units of measurement Compression	Students will study: Stored program CPU FDE Storage Embedded systems Operating systems Utility software Robust software Programming languages Networks Internet Packet switching Wired/wireless Network speed Protocols Topologies Security	Students will study: Environmental issues Personal data Legislation AI Intellectual Property Threats to systems Protecting systems	Students will study: How to answer different types of examination questions How to apply python skills to a series of examination questions for paper 2
What should they be able to do?	Students will be able to: Apply knowledge learned and reviewed to a series of different examination questions Complete complex examination type questions on the topic of computational thinking	Students will be able to: Apply knowledge learned and reviewed to a series of different examination questions Complete complex examination type questions on the topic of data Representation	Students will be able to: Apply knowledge learned and reviewed to a series of different examination questions Complete complex examination type questions on the topic of networks and computers	Students will be able to: Apply knowledge learned and reviewed to a series of different examination questions Complete complex examination type questions on the topic of Issued and Impacts	Students will be able to: Apply knowledge learned and reviewed to a series of different examination questions Complete complex python coding tasks in preparation for paper 2
Key vocabulary	Decomposition, Abstraction, Algorithms, Pseudocode, Flow charts, Selection, Sequence, Iteration Trace tables, Variables, Constants, Arrays, Arithmetic/relation/logical operators, Error types, Bubble sort, Merge sort, Linear Search, Binary search, Truth tables	Signed integers, Two’s complement, Binary addition Logical/arithmetic shifts, Overflow, Hexadecimal, ASCII, Pixel, Resolution, Colour depth, Analogue, Amplitude, Sample Rate, Units of measurement, Lossy compression, Lossless compression	Secondary storage, Primary storage, Optical storage, Magnetic storage, Cloud storage, Embedded systems, Operating systems, Utility software, Audit trail, High/low level language, Interpreter, Compiler, Network, LAN, WAN, Internet, Packet switching, Wired/wireless, Network speed, Protocols, Star/Bus/Mesh, Physical security	Energy consumption, Disposal, Recycling, DPA, Computer Misuse Act, Cookies, Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Bias, Machine learning, Copyright, Patent, Licensing, Open source, Proprietary, Malware, Hacker, Technical vulnerability, Phishing, Blagging, Baiting, Quid pro Quo, Shouldering, Encryption, Acceptable Use Policy, RAID
Assessment	Formal assessment of computational thinking	Formal assessment of Python Mock exam	Formal assessment of networks	Formal assessment of Issues	Practice examination papers 1 and 2

Y10 Creative I Media: - this is the first year of this course

	Autumn		Spring		Summer
Area of study:	R093 Media Industry Sectors and Products	R093 Work Planning	R094 Visual Identify and Graphics	R094 NEA	RO94 NEA	R093 Distribution platforms and media to reach audiences
What should they know?	Students will study: Key aspects of the Traditional/New Media sector and how it is changing/adapting How meaning is created for different purposes. How to identify the keywords in a clients’ requirements that will form their designs Audiences are segmented and why they are used Technical/symbolic codes and how they are used to create meaning	Students will study: How work planning documents used to support ideas generation The different documents used to design and plan media products	Students will study: The purpose, features, elements and design of visual identity Different graphic design concepts and conventions The properties of digital graphics and use of assets A range of tools and techniques to create visual identity and digital graphics The use of technical skills to source, create and prepare assets for use within digital graphics	Students will study: How to modify, store, save and export images and graphics for use The production a graphical product following a client brief How to complete a set of planning documents to support their graphical element	Students will study: The threats to digital systems posed by malware. Environmental issue associated with using technology Ethical issues associated with using technology Legal issues involved with using technology	Students will study: Distribution platforms and media to reach audiences Properties and formats of media files
What should they be able to do?	Students will be able to: Identify the media industry, sectors and products Explain how style, content and layout are linked to the purpose. Understand audience demographics and segmentation Identify how media codes are used to convey meaning, create impact and/or engage audiences	Students will be able to: Explain the phases of a media production and identify the documents used in each one Explain the purpose, advantages and disadvantages of a work plan and the role of components in it Explain the purpose of a mind map, mood board, asset log, flow chart, script, storyboard, visualisation diagram and wireframe and how to create each one Identify the users of planning documents	Students will be able to: Identify the purpose of different elements within visual identity and the component features Recognise the design style of a visual identity and why it is used Identify the concepts and conventions of graphic design Explain the need for licences and permissions when using assets Use image editing software to images in different ways Source a range of images and graphics and use with image editing software	Students will be able to: Modify, store, save and export images and graphics for use Produce a graphical product following a client brief Complete a set of planning documents to support their graphical element Use image editing software to modify the properties of Organise files and folders on a computer system to manage assets Use image editing software to save and export images, visual identity and graphics Assignment #1 to # 5	Students will be able to: Use image editing software to modify the properties of images and assets to ensure their technical compatibility with a print product Organise files and folders on a computer system to manage assets Use image editing software to save and export images, visual identity and graphics Assignment #7 - #14	Students will be able to: Explain how online platforms are used to deliver media products and how characteristics effect platform chosen Explain how physical platforms are used to deliver media products Explain what sample rate/bit depth and frame rate are and how this affects product quality Explain how sound quality is affected by sample rate and bit depth Explain what is meant by and the differences between SD, HD, UHD, 4K and 8K
Key vocabulary	Traditional media, Computer games, Interactive media, Internet, Digital publishing, Video, Audio , Music, Animation , Special effects, Purpose, Promote, Educate, Inform, Format, Keywords Technical/symbolic codes, Mise-en-scene	Production phase, Workflow, Milestone, Contingency, Resources, Mind map Mood board, Asset log, Flow chart, Script Storyboard Visualisation diagram Wireframe layout Components Effectiveness	Brand identity, Visual identity, Elements, Graphics, Typography, Colour layout, Conventions, Alignment, Colour Colour system, White space, Bitmap, Raster, Colour depth, Colour mode, Vector Properties, Scalability Brightness, Colour Selections, Layers Layer styles, Retouching, Cloning	Image editing software, Tools Techniques, Modify Resize, Resample Technical compatibility Computer system Folders, Organisation Structure, File format Storage, Image editing software, Saving, Exporting Proprietary	Image editing software, Tools Techniques, Modify Resize, Resample Technical compatibility Computer system Folders, Organisation Structure, File format Storage, Image editing software, Saving, Exporting Proprietary	Characteristics, Apps Multimedia, Web Characteristics Computer, Interactive TV, Kiosks Mobile devices Characteristics, CD/DVD, Memory Stick, Bit depth, Sample rate, Frame Rate, Resolution, Animation, Video
Assessment	Formal assessment of the media industry	Formal assessment of work planning	Formal assessment of graphical skills using examination questions	Formal assessment of NEA	Formal assessment of NEA	Formal assessment of distribution platforms

GCSE Exam Information:

IT - OCR Cambridge Nationals Creative IMedia

This course is assessed by the production of 3 units of work

R093: Creative iMedia in the media industry

Written paper, OCR set and marked 1 hour and 15 minutes worth 60 marks

R094: Visual identity and digital graphics

Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated, 30 GLH worth 60 marks

Optional unit

Centre-assessed tasks, OCR moderated, 30 GLH worth 60 marks

Computer Science- Edexcel

Paper 1 (1CP2/01) - Principles of Computer Science

Written examination - 1 hour and 30 minutes worth 50%

Paper 2 (1CP2/02) - Application of Computational Thinking

Practical on screen examination - 2 hours worth 50%

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Some of the possible careers this area of study can lead you into: System programmer, Software developer, Web developer, Network administrator, Software Tester, Cyber Security Analyst, Forensic Computer Analyst, Data Analyst, Animator, Games Developer, Digital Marketer, Applications Developer.

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