“Computers themselves, and software yet to be developed, will revolutionise the way we learn”

Steve Jobs

Teacher in charge: Kieran Franklin

email: kfranklin@bohuntworthing.com

Curriculum

Y7 Computing

• Students learn how to use computers to create digital artifacts
• Students learn how to keep themselves safe online
• Students learn how computers think and develop problem solving techniques that they apply to programming tasks

Y8 Computing

• Students make the leap from block based programming into text based programming to solve problems
• Students use a variety of software to create and repurpose digital products
• Students learn about the different components of computers systems and how they communicate

Y9 Computing

• Students start off by learning about the CPU, memory and storage, how they all work together and how data is used
• Students learn how computers are connected and the benefits and drawbacks that may bring
• Students learn and apply programming skills throughout the entire year

Y9 Media

• Students learn the key properties of digital graphics, video, sound, games and websites.
• Students learn about design tools and design their own digital graphics, videos, sounds, games and websites.
• Students learn about software used for editing and use it to create their own digital graphics, videos, sounds, games and websites.

Y10 Computing

• Students understand the threats to computer networks, the preventions that can be put in place and the standards that networks use to communicate
• Students consider the wider aspects of computing and how the use of technology impacts society
• Students continue to develop their programming skills with more advanced skills

Y10 iMedia

• Students learn about the different sectors of the media industry, the products that are made and the job roles available.
• Students learn how to interpret client requirements and decide on who the target audience would be for a product.
• Students learn how to design and create a visual identity for a brand and digital product for a client.

Y11 Computing

• Students delve deeper into the CPU and consider the architecture it uses and how data is passed around
• Students consider how different languages are used to create programs along with the benefits and drawbacks of each
• Students develop their programming skills further by considering how to make their programs more robust by anticipating misuse

Y11 iMedia

• Students learn the various legal issues that affect media and how to carry out research in the media industry
• Students learn about different media codes and distribution platforms in the industry
• Students learn how to design and create a character and comic strip for a client.