Key Stage 3
The aim of our department is to provide and deliver an engaging and innovative computing curriculum which also incorporates ICT and digital literacy. Our aims are to develop students computational thinking and creativity, allowing them to become active citizens of a digital world. Students follow the National Curriculum programme of study for Computing in KS3.
Students learn best when they are engaged and enthused, this is achieved through innovative lesson activities and frequent checking of student progress. Students currently receive 1 hour lesson per week and are taught in mixed ability groups.
Year 7 Areas of study
Year 8 Areas of Study
Year 9 Areas of study
If you require further information about the computing programme of study in Key Stage 3 or 4 please use the link below:
Key Stage 4
In Key Stage 4 Students have the choice to study either ICT, GCSE Business Studies or GCSE Computer Science. In Key Stage 4 we aim for students to become independent learners, to acquire and apply creative and technical skills. All courses provide a foundation for further study at A-Level, whilst equipping students with the knowledge and skills to work in an ever changing digital world.
Students learn through engaging activities and with enthusiastic teachers in the department. We make lessons interactive and students make rapid progress. Students receive 21/2 hours of either ICT or computing lessons per week.
OCR Business Studies (Course code J204)
Year 10 Areas of study:
Year 11 Areas of study:
Further information about this course is available from:
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-business-j204-from-2017/
OCR Computer Science (Course Code j276)
Year 10 Areas of study:
Year 11 Areas of study:
Further information about this course is available from:
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computer-science-j276-from-2016/
Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia (J817)
Year 10 Areas of Study:
Year 11 Areas of Study:
Students get to pick two further units from the list below. Each unit is worth 25% and is internally assessed.
R086 - Creating a digital animation
R087 - Creating an interactive multimedia product
R088 - Creating a digital sound sequence
R089 - Creating a digital video sequence
Further information about this course is available from:
http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/115888-specification.pdf
If you require further information about the courses studied by students at either Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4, please contact Mr Nicholls, Area Leader of ICT, Business and Computing on the e-mail address below, or telephone the college on 01905 352615.
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