Computing & IT
Why study Computer Science?
The most important aspect of computer science is problem solving, an essential skill for life. Students study aspects of Computer Science and IT where they will design, develop and analyse software and hardware used to solve problems in a range of contexts.
Computing KS3
YR7 Computer Science |
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Cycle 1 |
1-UCSER (Using computers safely, effectively and responsibly)
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● File management ● Social Networking ● Keeping data safe ● Using email ● Searching the web |
2-Office skills |
● Word Processing ● Letters & logos ● Spreadsheet skills ● Spreadsheet modelling |
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Cycle 2 |
3- Understanding computers |
● Elements of a computer ● The CPU, RAM and ROM ● Understanding Binary ● Binary addition ● Storage devices |
4-Flowol (control systems) |
● Algorithms ● Sequencing ● Sensors ● Subroutines ● Actuators |
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Cycle 3 |
5- Sound manipulation |
● Digitising sound ● Jobs in the sound industry ● Listening and planning ● Creating an advert ● Exporting and file types |
6-Interactive Multimedia Project |
● Client brief & planning ● Master slide ● Assets (images/sound/text/house style) ● Interactivity ● Embed sound & export |
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Assessment |
YR8 Computer Science | ||
Cycle 1 | 1-Hardware/Software | ● Hardware devices ● CPU ● Memory ● Storage ● Operating systems (OS) |
2-Computational Thinking/Logic Gates | ● Logical thinking ● Logic gates ● Logic gates & Truth tables |
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Cycle 2 | 3-Communications & Networks | ● The Internet and WWW ● Web Browsers & Search engines ● Domain names, IP addresses and packets ● Digital footprint ● Acceptable online behaviour |
4-Python (introduction) | ● Strings and things ● Numbers and arithmetic ● Selection ● Concatenation ● Computational thinking |
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Cycle 3 | 5-Graphics | ● Vector graphics ● Bitmap graphics ● Conveying meaning ● Resources ● Adding text |
6-Artificial Intelligence | ● What is AI ● Machine learning ● Ethics of AI ● Image recognition ● Turing tests and chatbots ● Rate my review |
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YR9 Computer Science |
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Cycle 1 |
1-CCCS (Computer Crime and Cyber Security) |
● Email scams ● Computer misuse ● Protecting personal data ● Copyright ● Health & Safety |
2-Data Representation |
● Binary recap ● Binary addition & Binary Shifts ● Images in a computer ● Sound in a computer ● Processing data/CPU |
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Cycle 2 |
3a-Communications and Networks |
● Data & Networks ● Data and the Internet ● Hour of code |
3b-Python |
● Basics recap ● Programs ● Loops ● Iteration (loops) ● Algorithms ● Hour of Code |
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Cycle 3 |
4-Graphics |
● Digital graphics and purpose ● Design & Layout ● File types and formats ● Legislation ● Practical |
5-Animation |
● Frame by frame ● Motion Tweening ● Text and buttons ● Adding sound effects ● Export/embed into a different piece of software |
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Computing KS4
Computer Science (9-1) – J277
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j277-from-2020/
Learning Cycle 1 |
Learning Cycle 2 |
Learning Cycle 3 |
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Year 10 |
Unit 1.2 Memory and Storage Unit 2.1 Algorithms Unit 2.2 Programming Fundamentals Unit 2.4 Boolean Logic |
Unit 2.2 Programming Fundamentals Practical Programming Skills |
Unit 1.1 Systems Architecture Unit 1.2 Memory and Storage Unit 1.3 Computer networks, connections and protocols Practical Programming Skills |
Year 11 |
Unit 1.4 Network Security Unit 1.5 Systems Software Unit 1.6 Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impacts of digital technology Unit 2.3 Producing robust programs Unit 2.5 Programming languages and Integrated Development Environments |
Practical Programming Skills Revision Unit 2.1 Algorithms Searching and Sorting Practical Programming Skills |
Mock Exams + Theory Revision |
KS4 – Imedia J807
Only YR11 left and they will be doing:-
R081 (external) – Mandatory Unit (25%) | R087 (Interactive Multimedia Product) – 25% |
September to Christmas (Exam January 9th 1hr 15 mins) |
Coursework unit: Jan 2023 to Easter Deadline Easter 2023 R081: Retake option (June 2023) |
KS4 – OCR Creative iMedia J834 (New Sept 2022)
This new course consists of 3 units of work, one of which is an external exam that has to be taken in the summer of YR11.
● R093: Examination 40%
● R094: Coursework 25%
● R097: Coursework 35%
YR10 – September to Easter | April to July |
R094: Visual Identity & Digital Graphics Mandatory coursework unit (25%) (submission Easter) |
R097: Interactive Digital Media Coursework unit (35%) |
YR11 – September to October half term | November to May/June |
R097: Interactive Digital Media (submission October half term) |
R093: Creative iMedia in the media industry External Exam R093 (40%) |
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/creative-imedia-level-1-2-j834/
In This Section
- Curriculum Overview
- Form Group Curriculum
- Character Curriculum
- Homework
- Knowledge Organisers
- Subjects
- Special Educational Needs
- Dyson Perrins Reading Canon
- Form Reading Programme - new
- Careers
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