ICT
In today's world, where IT is constantly changing, individuals will
increasingly need technological and information literacy skills that
include the ability to gather, process and manipulate data. These skills
are now as essential as the traditional skills of numeracy and literacy.
The impact of IT on society is enormous and as the percentage of businesses
and households connected to communication networks such as the internet
grows, so does the need for individuals who can master and manipulate
these new technologies. As well as the rapid development of new technologies
that gather, organise and share information, familiar technologies like
television, telephone and computers are evolving and being expanded by
digitised information, causing a convergence of technologies.
AS Level ICT encourages students to become discerning users of IT.
It allows them to develop a broad range of IT skills, knowledge and understanding.
This could form a basis for progression into further learning and/or employment.
Aims
The aims of this course are to encourage candidates to develop:
- the capacity to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically
and critically;
- the skills to work collaboratively;
- the ability to apply skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT
in a range of contexts to solve problems;
- an understanding of the consequences of using ICT on individuals,
organisations and society and of social, legal, ethical and other
considerations on the use of ICT;
- an awareness of emerging technologies and an appreciation of the
potential impact these may have on individuals, organisations and
society.
Prior Learning
The course develops the aims of the GCSE in ICT by enhancing and
broadening the range and the understanding of the capabilities of applications
and information systems studied. The use of a range of tools and techniques
is required to solve more extensive and more complex problems. Thus a good
pass in GCSE ICT is essential.
Theory Units
These count for 60% of the final mark and are assessed by a single
two hour exam.
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Data, information, knowledge and processing
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Software and hardware components of an information system
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Characteristics of standard applications software and application
areas
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Spreadsheet concepts
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Relational database concepts
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Applications software used for presentation and communication of
data
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The role and impact of ICT – legal, moral and social issues
Structured ICT Tasks
This unit is designed to develop practical aspects of the subject.
The tasks are intended to be structured in nature, covering practical
aspects of ICT that cannot easily be tested in an examination environment.
They count for 40% of the final mark.
The following skills are developed:
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Design
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Software development
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Testing
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Documentation
Tasks may involve:
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the design of part of a system;
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the production of a testing strategy;
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the use of software for development;
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the production of user documentation to show the user how to use
the system;
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the production of technical documentation to show how the system
was developed.
Exam board: OCR
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Subjects on offer
A Level Subjects:
Art & Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Classical Subjects
Economics
English Literature
French
Geography
German
History
Mathematics/Further Maths
Music
Music Technology
Philosophy & Ethics
Physics
Politics
Product Design
Spanish
Sport Studies
Theatre Studies
AS Level Subjects:
Electronics
ICT
Italian (GCSE/AS)
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