KS3
KS3 aim is to pupils’ general cross-curricular skills in ICT; to introduce aspects of Computing and Digital Literacy; and to prepare pupils for KS4 – GCSE DTEC and OCN IT.
Year 8 – General housekeeping (Office 365 cloud, files, folders, email, Google Classroom), Office Basics (word-processing and spreadsheets, presentations), E-Safety, Introduction to programming with Kodu, Hour of Code.
Year 9 – Introduction to graphics (Canva), Video Editing, Audio Editing, Mobile App Development with AppShed.
Year 10 – Introduction to web development, IT Theory, introduction to databases, Programming with Python
GCSE / Level 2
Exam Board: CCEA Digital Technology (Multimedia)
Breakdown of course
Module |
Module Title |
How it is assessed |
% of GCSE Grade |
Unit 1 |
Digital Technology |
External written exam |
30% |
Unit 2 |
Digital Authoring Concepts |
External written exam |
40% |
Unit 3 |
Digital Authoring Practice |
Controlled Assessment |
30% |
Exam Board: OCN IT Applications (Level 2)
Module |
Module Title |
How it is assessed |
% of GCSE Grade |
Unit 1 |
Imaging Software Tools |
Internal Assessment: Portfolio |
20% |
Unit 2 |
Audio Production |
Internal Assessment: Portfolio |
20% |
Unit 3 |
Presentation Software |
Internal Assessment: Portfolio |
20% |
Unit 4 |
Website Software |
Internal Assessment: Portfolio |
20% |
Unit 5 |
Bespoke Software |
Internal Assessment: Portfolio |
20% |
A Level / Level 3
Exam Board: CCEA GCE Digital Technology
Breakdown of course
Module |
Module Title |
How it is assessed |
% of GCE Grade |
AS1 |
Approaches to Systems |
External written exam |
20% |
AS2 |
Fundamentals of Digital |
External written exam |
20% |
A21 |
Information Systems |
External written exam |
40% |
A22 |
Application Development |
Internal Assessment |
20% |
Exam Board: OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 IT (Introductory Diploma / Diploma – ‘single’ / ‘double’)
(Units are mixed to meet the demands of either course pathway.)
Unit |
Unit Title |
How it is assessed |
% of Grade |
1 |
Communication and employability skills for IT |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
2 |
Information Systems |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
5 |
Organisational Systems Security |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
10 |
Developing computer games |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
12 |
Website Production |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
14 |
Computer Animation |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
17 |
Interactive Media Authoring |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
19 |
Spreadsheet Modelling |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
31 |
Digital Graphics For Interactive Media |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
37 |
Developing Programming Solutions |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
42 |
Developing A Smarter Planet |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
43 |
Understanding social media For Business |
Internal assessment and externally moderated |
Equal weight |
Career Opportunities
The curriculum is designed to prepare pupils for a variety of exciting career opportunities in the technology sector, including:
- Software Development
- Web and Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Cybersecurity
- Game Development
- Multimedia Authoring
- Data Analytics
- IT Support and Systems Administration
With a strong emphasis on practical application and industry-relevant skills, the ICT/Digital Technology Department ensures that pupils leave school equipped to thrive in further education, apprenticeships, and the workplace.