Computer Architecture / Systems
Course summary
Year 12 > Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information: You will examine structure of data and its origins, and how an efficient data design follows through to an effective and useful database. You will examine a given scenario and develop an effective design solution to produce a database system, then testing your solution to ensure that it works correctly. You will evaluate each stage of the development process and the effectiveness of your database solution. In this unit you will draw on your learning from across your programme to complete assessment tasks. > Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business: You will explore different social media websites, the ways in which they can be used and the potential pitfalls when using them for business purposes. You will develop a plan to use social media strategies for business purposes to achieve specific aims and objectives. You will then implement the plan, developing and posting content and interacting with others. Finally, you will collect data on the business use of social media and review the effectiveness of your efforts. Understanding how to use social media for business purposes is useful for employment in information technology and in a variety of business sectors. Also, social media skills are closely linked with web and mobile applications development Year 13 > Unit 1: Information Technology Systems: You will explore the relationships between the hardware and software that form an IT system, and the way that systems work individually and together, as well as the relationship between the user and the system. You will examine issues related to the use of IT systems and the impact that they have on organisations and individuals. In this unit you will draw on your learning from across your programme to complete assessment tasks. > Unit 6: Website Development: In this unit, you will review existing websites – commenting on their overall design and effectiveness. You will use scripting languages such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript® and a simple text editor, or rapid application development tools. Finally, you will reflect on the website design and functionality using a testing and review process. Many software developers, database experts and systems managers need web-client development skills as an integral part of their overall portfolio of expertise. This unit will prepare you for employment as a website developer or as a website development apprenticeship. The unit will benefit you if you want to go on to higher education to develop your studies.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
> Minimum grade 5 in Maths, grade 5 in English > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.
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Assessment
Year 12 > Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information: Externally Assessed, 10 hour practical exam in an IT room. Completed using a computer and submitted electronically. > Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business: Internal assessment of time framed assignment. Year 13 > Unit 1: Information Technology Systems: Externally assessed, 120 min written examination > Unit 6: Website Development: Internal assessment of time framed assignment. There may be specific observed practical components during the assignment period. Assignments can be divided into tasks and may require several forms of evidence.
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