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    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

    Key Stage 3 Computer Science - Year 9Key Stage 3 Computer Science - Year 9Key Stage 3 Computer Science - Year 9
     
     

    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

    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)


    https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals/creative-imedia-level-1-2-award-certificate-j807-j817/

    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/

     

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