Useful Information
This course is designed to allow students to develop their skills in hardware architecture, software development, animation development and game design. They will appeal to students who wish to progress to higher education and/or pursue a career in an IT-related field such as games development, IT engineering or software, web development, computer science and artificial intelligence.
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Course Overview
Students will gain an understanding of how computers work and practical experience in installing hardware and software. They will design, build, and publish their own website and create animations using industry-standard software such as Adobe CS5.
Additionally, students will develop programming skills using Visual Studio and create their own games. The units covered in this course include:
- Fundamentals of Computer Systems
- Principles of Computer Science
- Website Development
- Mobile Development
- Digital Graphics and Animation
- Developing Computer Games
- IT Security and Encryption
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Course Highlights
The College runs a number of educational experiences each year to enable students to contextualise their learning. These experiences include trips and presentations by visiting speakers.
Recent visits have included one to Thorpe Park to experience how software is used to run some of the attractions. Students also went to Bletchley Park to visit the Computer Museum.
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Career Opportunities & Further Study
BTECs in IT are accepted by universities and are an excellent foundation for a range of IT and Computing degree courses. Success on this course will allow students to progress into IT-related careers including software and games development and IT technical support.
The Extended Diploma is the equivalent to three A Levels.
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Assessment
The course is assessed through a combination of internal and external assessments and two exams. Students will complete 13 units of coursework each year and must pass mandatory units.
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Entry Requirements
Students wishing to enroll in BTEC Level 3 courses need to have (or expect to achieve) at least four GCSE passes at Grade 4 or above with English and Mathematics at 3 or better, along with a satisfactory school reference, in order to be accepted on a BTEC Level 3 Programme.
Students should have at least basic IT skills and be interested in the practical aspects of computers, computer science, and computer systems. They should be comfortable working with numbers, planning their own learning, and working with others. Problem-solving, using their own initiative, meeting coursework deadlines, and giving presentations are also requirements of the course.
The programme of study is varied and is designed to prepare students for the tasks they would face in IT-related jobs, such as software development and systems support. Students will learn by completing projects and exams based on the demands and activities of realistic workplace situations.
The exam board for this course is Pearson BTEC.
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