Head of Computer Science:
Mr C Whiteoak

 

Computer Science Curriculum Overview

Our curriculum is designed to give our learners an insight into all aspects of computer use. Our curriculum aids students at all stages of computer preparation in the wider world, from basic uses of essential software including word-processing and basic data bases to more specialised software including Python and Photoshop. We aim to demystify the use of technology so learners have a good understanding of how computers are designed and how the network infrastructure is created to give our learners the insight for potential future innovation and development. We offer courses at OCR GCSE and A Level Computer Science to support pathways leading onto University courses in computer science including software development and network management. We also offer the Cambridge National iMedia course, designed to offer students a creative pathway in computer studies to open pathways to the creative and design aspects of computer use. 

OCR GCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE:
2 x Written paper: 1 hour and 30 minutes 50% of total GCSE 160 marks 

OCR A LEVEL COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer systems 140 marks 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper
Algorithms and programming 140 marks 2 hours and 30 minutes written paper 
Programming project 70 marks Non-exam assessment

iMedia
OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia 
R081: Pre-production skills Written paper OCR set and marked 1 hour 15 mins – 60 marks (60 UMS) 
R082: Creating digital graphics Centre-assessed tasks OCR-moderated Approx 10 hours – 60 marks (60 UMS) 
Two Optional Units
R087: Creating interactive multimedia products Centre-assessed tasks OCR-moderated Approx 10 hours – 60 marks (60 UMS)
R091: Designing a game concept Centre-assessed tasks OCR-moderated Approx 10 hours – 60 marks (60 UMS)