Applied ICT (Edexcel)

The GCE in Applied ICT develops the knowledge and skills that students need to be competent and informed ICT users and practitioners.

The course aims to produce effective, discerning ICT users who can capture and handle data, solve problems, make decisions, and present and communicate information It also develops awareness of the benefits and drawbacks of ICT and of the impact it has on the way in which people live their lives.

The AS qualification has a broad appeal and develops students’ communication and decision-making skills. These are harnessed to build and maintain an e-portfolio as a showcase for their achievements. The skills acquired through study for the AS level in Applied ICT will support further study in any subject area.

 

Course Details

AS	Unit 1: The Information Age
	Unit 2: The Digital Economy
	Unit 3: The Knowledge Worker
A2	Unit 7: Using Database Software
	Unit 8: Managing ICT Projects
	Unit 10: Using Multimedia Software (Adobe Flash CS3)

Requirements

Students taking this course are expected to own a reliable computer, capable of running modern graphics and video editing software and to have broadband Internet access at home. If this is not the case, then they must be prepared to spend time outside of lessons (both during lunch and after school) working with the web authoring and graphics packages etc. on the school computers.

The course requires students to master such programmes as Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks and Flash CS3. This software can be bought at special student rates (approximately £80.00) and we advise students to budget for this. If they are not able to do this then they must commit to spending the extra time on the school computers where these programs are available on the network.

Subject specific GCSE requirements

Minimum Grade B in each component/module in GCSE Information Technology (If not taken at GCSE then students will need to demonstrate a real interest in the subject, sound practical skills and an understanding of some of the key theoretical concepts.)