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DIDA!DIDA!
Mrs Griffiths (Head of ICT)Miss Scott (Assistant Head of ICT)
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WelcomeWelcome
• This presentation will explain:1. The structure of DiDA
2. Methods of assessment
3. What you need in order to do well
4. Opportunities after the course
5. Further information
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Why Choose Additional Why Choose Additional ICT?ICT?
• Gain a broader range of skills compared to just studying ‘Core’ ICT
• Take advantage of new technologies and new ways of working
• Varied and interesting course with something for everyone!
• Continue your ICT studies into Year 11
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Structure of DiDAStructure of DiDA
• Core ICT (Unit 1)– Most students will study core ICT in Year 10. This will
provide you with key ICT skills in the main applications.
• Additional ICT – 1 option block (& Units 2 & 3)– Choosing this option will allow you to study three units of
ICT in Year 10.
• Additional ICT – 2 option blocks (& Units 2, 3 and 4)– Choosing this option will allow you to study four units of
ICT – three in Year 10 and one in Year 11.
1 GCSE
3 GCSEs
4 GCSEs
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AssessmentAssessment
• No exams! This is an entirely practical course
• You will be assessed by your E-Portfolios of Coursework (100%)– Marked by the class teacher and
sent to the exam board to be verified.
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Unit 2 “Multimedia”Unit 2 “Multimedia”
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Unit 2 “Multimedia”Unit 2 “Multimedia”
• We will teach you how to design and build multimedia products including animations, sound and video.
Previous coursework themes:
• Tell Me a Story - students created a multimedia storybook for a younger audience .
• Small Actions, Big Change – students created a set of multimedia products encouraging others to complete a certain action to make the world a better place
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StorybookStorybook
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PodcastPodcast
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Unit 3 “Graphics”Unit 3 “Graphics”
• We will teach you how to design and create a variety of computer graphics using both bitmap and vector tools.
Previous coursework themes:
• Chill Out Here - students created a 3D chill out room (>).
• On your Marks! - students designed materials for a sports event to promote an Olympic-style tournament
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Chill-Out RoomsChill-Out Rooms
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Olympic Tournament Olympic Tournament Medals and Running VestsMedals and Running Vests
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Unit 4 “ICT in Enterprise”Unit 4 “ICT in Enterprise”
• We will teach you how to use ICT in order to help you plan an enterprise event.
• Students will work in groups on a joint project and will complete both individual and group documents as part of this
Previous coursework themes:
• Have Your Say – students created campaign materials promoting awareness of an issue of their choice.
• £10 challenge - students planned an enterprise to make as much money as possible from a £10 note.
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Company WebsiteCompany Website
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What you need in order to What you need in order to do welldo well
• An interest in the application of ICT
• Ability to work independently in order to maximise your achievement.
• An ability to meet deadlines and be responsible for your own learning.
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Opportunities after the Opportunities after the coursecourse
• DiDA is ideal preparation for A Level courses in ICT, Business, Leisure, Media Studies or Graphics. It can also give you skills that will be of use in whatever subjects you choose to pursue.
• DiDA can help you to gain entry onto college courses in ICT or related fields.
• DiDA will help you to develop skills that will help you both in the workplace and in your leisure time
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Further InformationFurther Information
• SJL ICT Faculty staff (Mrs Griffiths, Miss Scott, Mr Thompson, Mr Farrell, or Mr Gauthier)
• Edexcel website: www.edexcel.org.uk
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Questions?Questions?
Mrs Griffiths [email protected](Head of ICT)
Miss Scott [email protected](Assistant Head of ICT)