ICT

Aims

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is concerned with how technology is used in our everyday lives. Today, computers are used in a range of ways by helping to communicate, store information and find solutions to problems. Students will develop their ICT knowledge and skills by using a range of software packages.

Staff

Mr M Agnew – Head of Department

KS3

Throughout Key Stage 3 students will develop various skills in many software applications such as:

Microsoft Office
Pixel Art
Photoshop
Scratch
Gamemaker
Windows Movie Maker
BBC Micro bit
Microsoft Expression

KS4

Students who wish to study ICT at Key Stage 4 will follow the BTEC ICT syllabus.

Course Structure and Assessment

Year 11

Controlled Assessment

Unit 13: Website Development (50%)

Year 12

Examination

Unit 1: The Online World (25%)

Controlled Assessment

Unit 3: A Digital Portfolio (25%)