The creative industry in the UK is rapidly expanding. Film, gaming and social media are all aspects of the creative industry. Most ICT users experience the outward facing side of computer programming and software. Studying ICT provides you with the opportunity to develop an understanding of how software is created and a chance to design systems of your own. The course offers an opportunity to show a creative flair in an industry which is set to continue growing for many years to come.
4 in English language and Maths, 4 in ICT if taken
The course will be assessed with two exams in each year, and two course work units. Unit 01: Information Technology Systems (M) [120GLH] {Year 2} Learners study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. Unit 02: Creating Systems to Manage Information (M) [90GLH] {Year 1} Learners study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information. Unit 03: Using Social Media in Business (M) [90GLH] {Year 1} Learners explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. Learners also implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements. Unit 06: Website Development (O) [60GLH] {Year 2} Learners investigate website development principles. They will design and develop a website using scripting languages. The lessons involve both theory and practical work and you will use different study skills including making notes in groups and individually, preparing information for presentations.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Princethorpe Way, Coventry, CV3 2QD |
The creative industry in the UK is rapidly expanding. Film, gaming and social media are all aspects of the creative industry. Most ICT users experience the outward facing side of computer programming and software. Studying ICT provides you with the opportunity to develop an understanding of how software is created and a chance to design systems of your own. The course offers an opportunity to show a creative flair in an industry which is set to continue growing for many years to come.
4 in English language and Maths, 4 in ICT if taken
The course will be assessed with two exams in each year, and two course work units. Unit 01: Information Technology Systems (M) [120GLH] {Year 2} Learners study the role of computer systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. Unit 02: Creating Systems to Manage Information (M) [90GLH] {Year 1} Learners study the design, creation, testing and evaluation of a relational database system to manage information. Unit 03: Using Social Media in Business (M) [90GLH] {Year 1} Learners explore how businesses use social media to promote their products and services. Learners also implement social media activities in a business to meet requirements. Unit 06: Website Development (O) [60GLH] {Year 2} Learners investigate website development principles. They will design and develop a website using scripting languages. The lessons involve both theory and practical work and you will use different study skills including making notes in groups and individually, preparing information for presentations.
