Computer Appreciation (Introduction)
Course summary
The specification from this course is designed to give students a broad introduction to the IT sector and aim to prepare candidates for further qualifications, such as degree level courses, or roles in games design, web and animation development or network security. • How IT technologies and practices are essential for IT professionals • IT fundamentals in hardware, networks, software and ethical use of computers in business • How organisations use information and the types of information • IT legislation, regulation governing use of information • How to design applications • Understand how to create mobile applications • How social media and digital marketing can have a positive and negative effect
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Information and Communication Technology | Grade 4 in Information and Communication Technology | — |
Media Studies | Grade 4 in Media Studies | — |
Digital Media Production Alternative route | Grade MM in Digital Media Production | — |
Creative Digital Media Production Alternative route | Grade L2M in Creative Digital Media Production | — |
Creative Media Production Alternative route | Grade L2M in Creative Media Production | — |
As published by the school
Grade 4 in GCSE Computing or Level 2 Merit in Media
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Assessment
Exam; Fundamentals of IT, 25% of qualification grade Exam; Global Information, 25% of qualification grade Three pieces of coursework; Unit 6, Unit 12 and Unit 13
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