ICT

Students who study A-level ICT have usually studied GCSE IT, DiDa or other ICT qualifications at school, however some students have not had the opportunity to take one of these options, and we welcome them on the course if they are keen to study ICT.  ICT complements every subject and is often studied by students aiming to go into business, finance or teaching.  It will give you a range of practical skills as well as opening your eyes to the impact of computers on everyday life.
 
Qualification: 
AS Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Length: 
Level 3 one year course
Unit 1: 
This unit is a theoretical unit about computer systems and their impact on every day life.  You will study specific aspects of ICT, such as networks, security and legal issues, and also look at how ICT has impacted on modern life, including business, education and hospitals.  You will also carry out practical work on spreadsheets, creating a spreadsheet portfolio in preparation for the January exam.
 
Unit 2: 

You will learn practical skills in presenting information, including desk top publishing, producing automated documents, creating presentations and simple video editing.  You will then use these skills to produce three pieces of work around a scenario such as an event or company.  You will be able to choose a realistic scenario for your work that reflects your personal interests. 

 

What the department specifically offers that is noteworthy...: 
  • Study in our brand new state of the art computer rooms with fast Internet access.
  • All our resources are available online and the study centres are available if you haven’t got access to computers at home.
  • A-level ICT at Loreto follows the WJEC course which is innovative and very broad in content; you will be able to develop a wide range of skills.
  • ICT at Loreto is a very popular option for a wide range of students – many of our keenest students chose it to complement other subjects but ended up taking it on to A2 and going on to study Information Systems at University. 
Exam Board: 
WJEC
GCSE Requirements: 
Six grades at A*-C, Two of these must be atleast grade B, Two of them should be English, Maths OR Science