GCSE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is concerned with the handling of information (which may consist of text, numbers, graphics, sound and other signals) and involves creating, accessing, storing, organizing, processing, presenting, communicating and transmitting information in a variety of electronic forms.
One of the primary aims of this course is to ensure that young people acquire the knowledge and skills they need for the emerging information society. This course also recognizes that new Information and Communication Technologies, services and networks are rapidly transforming the way people live, work and learn.
The course is structured in the following way:
Unit
Content
Assessment
Weighting
Unit 1
Tools and Applications
Communication software
Presentation software
Information Handling packages
Spreadsheet packages
Controlled Assessment
30%
Unit 2
Multimedia and Games Technology
Using Graphics
Using Digital Video and Sound
Games Technology
Using Multimedia Assets
Controlled Assessment
30%
Unit 3
Understanding ICT Systems in Everyday Life
Knowledge of ICT Components
Data and Information
Digital Communication Systems
Applications of ICT
External Exam
40%
Access to a home computer is advantageous but not essential as the School possess excellent ICT facilities.
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