Gcse computing vs ict (creative i media)
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GCSE Computing vs ICT (Creative iMedia)
GCSE 2013-2015
The Prospectus Pages
Compulsory Core ICT
(1 Period Per Week)
Prospectus Pages
Options Blocks(6 Periods Per Fortnight)
What Kind of Person Should Take ICT (Creative iMedia Course)
“Students who enjoy practical and creative ICT tasks and want to create digital
content”
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“ Programs you will become experts in include:
Key Course Bits…
You will be creating :
•Live Websites on the Internet
•Touch screen tablet Windows 8 Apps
•Animations & Adverts in Flash
•And Manipulating Images using Photoshop
•And Designing Future Technologies
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Digital Media Expertise with Excellent Skills“
Examples
Previous Work in Similar Units“
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ICT (Creative iMedia)
Excellent Transferrable Skills
Practical Digital Media Course
All Resources Available at Home
Suits Those Who Prefer Coursework
GCSE Computing
“Technical course, looking at the inner workings and development of computers
and software ”
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“ Software you will become experts in include:
Skills You Need
Enthusiasm in creating or editing software, taking apart PCs etc.
Maths Very Good Maths Skills (L6+)
ICT Performing above average in class
Who’s It For?
“ Students who want to learn about computers at a more technical level in an industry with
huge job prospectsTypical Salary of a Software Engineer - £24,000-£64,000
Key Course Bits…
You will be creating :
•Develop Computer Programs to Solve Problems
•Learn to Program in at Least One Language
•Experiment with Raspberry Pi, Tablet PCs and 3D Android Phones
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Examples
Examples Used in GCSE and A Level Computing“
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Computing
High Level Technical Skills
Learn Programming
Practical and Theory
Suits Techies and Problem Solvers
Comparison
Excellent Transferrable Skills High Level Technical Skills
Practical Digital Media Course Learn Programming
All Resources Available at Home Practical and Theory
Suits Those Who Prefer Coursework
Suits Techies and Problem Solvers
ICT Computing
What to Do Next….
Select Your Option:
•ICT (Creative iMedia) Option
•GCSE Computing Option
•Other (Core ICT only)
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“Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one”Bill Gates“