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| Exam
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| What
is A level ICT |
A
level ICT offers excellent preparation for higher education or the world
of work. Students will gain an understanding of how ICT can be used in
society and organisations, and the implications of its use.
This exciting course
brings the study of ICT up to date for the 21st century.
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| AS |
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Unit 1: Practical Problem Solving in the Digital World
This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their
knowledge and understanding of the development of ICT systems through
practical experience in using a range of applications software in
a structured way.
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Unit 2 : |
Living in the Digital World
The aims of this unit are to give students the wider picture of
the use of ICT, to enable the understanding of basic terms and concepts
involved in the study of the subject. Students will study much of
the content of this module through the investigation of examples
of ICT use, and the issues involved in those examples
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The
Use of ICT in the Digital World
This unit addresses issues associated with the management of ICT
and its use within organisations. A range of organisations will
be studied including charities, clubs and societies, small, medium
and large businesses, both national and multi-national public and
private organisations. The number of people involved could range
from one or two to many thousands
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Coursework
– Practical Issues involved in the use of ICT in the Digital
World
This unit provides students with the opportunity to complete a substantial
project involving the production of an ICT-related system over an
extended period of time. In so doing, students will enhance their
transferable practical skills.
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| Assesment |
Unit
1: Written examination (1 hr 30 min) – 50% of AS, 25% of A Level
Unit 2: Written examination (1 hr 30 min) – 50% of AS, 25% of A
Level
Unit 3: Written examination (2 hrs) – 60% of A2, 30% of A Level
Unit 4: Coursework – 40% of A2, 20% of A Level
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| What
do I need to take ICT? |
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Students need no previous experience of ICT, but
they must have an aptitude in the use of computers and be able to work
independently and individually; they must also possess excellent analytical
and report writing skills (this implies a grade B in Maths and English
GCSE). The course requires a great deal of creative commitment and the
availability of a computer at home is desirable, though not essential.
What
can students do with A Level ICT?
ICT is a wide ranging subject with a number of branches: many students
go on to University taking courses such as Computer Science, Computing
or Business Systems Analysis. A/AS Level ICT also complements other A/AS
subjects, and is useful if taking degree subjects in Engineering, Business
or Design. For students not pursuing higher education, A/AS Level ICT
provides valuable knowledge and skills to take into the workplace.
Who
teaches ICT?
The AQA A Level syllabus is taught by enthusiastic teachers with experience
in the ICT industry and at teaching ICT at this level:
Mr David Wicks –
Head of ICT Department
Mrs Liz Hadley – Post 16 Coordinator
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