Computing
Welcome to the Computing Department at York High School!
IT Subject staff
Al Metcalfe (Subject Leader): a.metcalfe@yorkhigh.southbank.academy
Mr L Collins
Mr L Clayton
Miss D Robertson
KS3 Overview
In the department you will study a wide range of Computing and Media (including office skills such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases), Computing (including games /app making and the internal workings of a computer) and Media (including animation, graphic design and movie making) all of which will be useful for everyday life. You will have the opportunity to work with new technology and master the use of existing technology.
You will learn how technology is used for different purposes, audiences and genres whilst undertaking exciting practical work.
Key Skills
- Safety Online
- Structural Programming
- Photo Editing
- Data input and processing
- Programming
- Database Management
- Animation Creation
- Kiosk Systems
- Movies and Special Effects
KS3 Topics
Year 7
- Safety and Security
- Word Processing
- Logo
- Control Systems
- Movie Making
Year 8
- HTML
- Spreadsheets
- Python 1
- The Computer
- Animation
Year 9
- Databases
- Kiosk Touchscreen Systems
- Python 2
- Binary
- Graphics and Project
KS4 Overview
Creative I-media
Students will undertake 4 units. One examination assessment on Pre-Production skills and three pieces of coursework. The coursework topics are: Animation, Kiosk System and Graphics Design.
Computer Science
The students will undertake 3 units. Two examinations and one NEA. The NEA is a programing task usually to create a game using Python. Each exam paper is worth 50% each. They will learn about hardware, software and computer systems. They will understand how to write a computer game and make it as efficient as possible.
Exam board links
Creative I-Media
Computer Science
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j276-from-2016/
Revision materials
I-media
Websites
OCR Exam Board Sample Work:-
BBC Bitesize for general Media (not specifically i-media):-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/ztnygk7
Books
Creative I-media Work Book, Kevin Wells
Creative I-media text book, Kevin Wells
Computer Science
Websites
OCR Exam Board Sample Work:-
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-science-j276-from-2016/assessment/
BBC Bitesize for computer science:-
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z34k7ty
Books
Collins Computer Science work book
Letts Computer Science Text book
Python in one day, text book
Flashcards pack for Computer Science