Specification

Computing is of enormous importance to the

economy, and the role of Computer Science as a discipline itself and as an ‘underpinning’ subject across science

and engineering.

You will learn:

How to create applications that:• Run on mobile devices• Operate in a web enabled environment.

In addition you will:• Learn how to create simple computer

games• Gain an understanding of the fundamental

concepts around creating software applications

Makeup of the course

• Two controlled assessments (25 hours each) making up 60% of the final mark.

• One written paper lasting 90 minutes. Equating to 40% of the final mark

• Equating to one full GCSE (AQA)

Why choose this course

• Have you got a genuine passion for the ever evolving world of technology

• Willing to work independently and in groups to work on set challenges:– Using programming language to create

programmes– Creating programmes for mobile

applications

Be prepared

• You will need to complete independent research to back up lesson objectives, to improve your knowledge

• 40% of the course is based on theory, there will be lessons that are focussed on the theoretical side of the topics we cover