DIDA!DIDA!

Mrs Griffiths (Head of ICT)Miss Scott (Assistant Head of ICT)

WelcomeWelcome

• This presentation will explain:1. The structure of DiDA

2. Methods of assessment

3. What you need in order to do well

4. Opportunities after the course

5. Further information

Why Choose Additional Why Choose Additional ICT?ICT?

• Gain a broader range of skills compared to just studying ‘Core’ ICT

• Take advantage of new technologies and new ways of working

• Varied and interesting course with something for everyone!

• Continue your ICT studies into Year 11

Structure of DiDAStructure of DiDA

• Core ICT (Unit 1)– Most students will study core ICT in Year 10. This will

provide you with key ICT skills in the main applications.

• Additional ICT – 1 option block (& Units 2 & 3)– Choosing this option will allow you to study three units of

ICT in Year 10.

• Additional ICT – 2 option blocks (& Units 2, 3 and 4)– Choosing this option will allow you to study four units of

ICT – three in Year 10 and one in Year 11.

1 GCSE

3 GCSEs

4 GCSEs

AssessmentAssessment

• No exams! This is an entirely practical course

• You will be assessed by your E-Portfolios of Coursework (100%)– Marked by the class teacher and

sent to the exam board to be verified.

Unit 2 “Multimedia”Unit 2 “Multimedia”

Unit 2 “Multimedia”Unit 2 “Multimedia”

• We will teach you how to design and build multimedia products including animations, sound and video.

Previous coursework themes:

• Tell Me a Story - students created a multimedia storybook for a younger audience .

• Small Actions, Big Change – students created a set of multimedia products encouraging others to complete a certain action to make the world a better place

StorybookStorybook

PodcastPodcast

Unit 3 “Graphics”Unit 3 “Graphics”

• We will teach you how to design and create a variety of computer graphics using both bitmap and vector tools.

Previous coursework themes:

• Chill Out Here - students created a 3D chill out room (>).

• On your Marks! - students designed materials for a sports event to promote an Olympic-style tournament

Chill-Out RoomsChill-Out Rooms

Olympic Tournament Olympic Tournament Medals and Running VestsMedals and Running Vests

Unit 4 “ICT in Enterprise”Unit 4 “ICT in Enterprise”

• We will teach you how to use ICT in order to help you plan an enterprise event.

• Students will work in groups on a joint project and will complete both individual and group documents as part of this

Previous coursework themes:

• Have Your Say – students created campaign materials promoting awareness of an issue of their choice.

• £10 challenge - students planned an enterprise to make as much money as possible from a £10 note.

Company WebsiteCompany Website

What you need in order to What you need in order to do welldo well

• An interest in the application of ICT

• Ability to work independently in order to maximise your achievement.

• An ability to meet deadlines and be responsible for your own learning.

Opportunities after the Opportunities after the coursecourse

• DiDA is ideal preparation for A Level courses in ICT, Business, Leisure, Media Studies or Graphics. It can also give you skills that will be of use in whatever subjects you choose to pursue.

• DiDA can help you to gain entry onto college courses in ICT or related fields.

• DiDA will help you to develop skills that will help you both in the workplace and in your leisure time

Further InformationFurther Information

• SJL ICT Faculty staff (Mrs Griffiths, Miss Scott, Mr Thompson, Mr Farrell, or Mr Gauthier)

• Edexcel website: www.edexcel.org.uk

Questions?Questions?

Mrs Griffiths sgriffiths@sjl.herts.sch.uk(Head of ICT)

Miss Scott sscott@sjl.herts.sch.uk(Assistant Head of ICT)