b'ALL SAINTS RC SIXTH FORM ALL SAINTS RC SIXTH FORMA-LEVELBTEC D&T PRODUCT COMPUTING DESIGN A quick overview. A quick overview.A varied course that covers both the fundamental principles of Computing as well as more creative Very engaging, combing and developing the theory alongside the practical.topics like Computer Games Design.Clear paths to higher education courses and careers in industry. Combines well with a range of subjects to provide a foundation and pathway Equivalent to one A-Level and equivalent UCAS points. to a wide range of creative careers. A very demanding, challenging but enjoyable and relevant creative course.Is this course for me? about more creative topics suchFuture opportunities? new qualification places greater as learning about cyber securityIs this course for me? Anything else?techniques, Web Design andemphasis on understanding and Technology is all around us and byComputer Games Design. Computing industry (CyberYou will need an aptitude forapplying iterative design processes.The content of the course will signing up to this course you willsecurity, computer games design,designing solutions to practicalStudents will use their creativitybe delivered through a range of learn skills and knowledge thatapp design) problems, good independentand imagination to design andpractical problem-solving activities are valued in an ever changingComputer Science can often belearning skills and an ability tomake, in a range of materialswith all the relevant theory being world. The course can buildthought of as just programming butIT industry (Hardware specialist,make a contribution to class/ prototypes that solve real anddelivered alongside the practical.solid foundations for studyingthe subject is much more broadersystems analyst, networkgroup work; good practical andrelevant problems, considering their Computing at a higher level orthan that. This course will covertechnician) communication skills in a rangeown and others needs, wants and provide a varied skills set that willa number of different aspects ofvalues. Students will gain a real be sought after in industry. Thethe subject making it interestingof media with an appreciation ofunderstanding of what it means course also has interaction withfor students but ultimately theComputing related Apprenticeships materials and how they can beto be a designer, alongside the employers, making it more relevantability to problem solve is whatformed/deformed along with theknowledge and skills sought by as the work produced is tailoredmakes a Computer Scientist soughtHigher education perseverance to see a long termhigher education and employers.towards being prepared for futureafter. This course will developproject through from start to finish.employment. Computer Sciencestudents with resilience as well as remains one of the biggest growthinterpersonal skills, both of whichAnything else? What will I learn? Future opportunities?subjects in the UK and in a timeare transferable to other subjects where industries are under pressure,and walks of life.We will look to make the course asD & T Product Design can lead technology continues to thrive aspractical as possible. We have closeThis creative and thought- to a wide range of careers from does the job market. The assessment model for thelinks with a regional cyber crimeprovoking qualification givesthe traditional manufacturing course includes a mixture ofunit and hope to extend our externalstudents the practical skills,careers such as engineering and exams and internal assessmentspartners in preparation of deliveringtheoretical knowledge andarchitecture to the more hi-tech - What will I learn? (i.e. course work) giving learners athis course. confidence to succeed in aproduct/graphic design, engineering good opportunity to demonstratenumber of careers. Especiallydesign, sports equipment design, The course content includestheir skills and knowledge in classthose in the creative industries.interior design, furniture design and mandatory units that include thewithout the pressure of everythingThey will investigate historical,manufacture. These have entrance study of understanding computerbeing on a final exam.social, cultural, environmental andat both undergraduate and systems, processors and how toeconomic influences on designpostgraduate levels.plan and manage an IT project. and technology as well as learning It also has a mixture of optionalabout contemporary technologies, units where students can learnmaterials and processes. The 36 37'