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We want our students to understand and play an active role in the digital world that surrounds them, not to be passive consumers of an opaque and mysterious technology. A sound understanding of ICT concepts will help students see how to get the best from
the systems they use, and how to solve problems when things go wrong. In a world filled by
technology, every school-leaver should understand ICT and be digitally literate.

ICT at Bedlington Academy is a creative, hands on experience, exposing students to fundamentals such as Microsoft Office, which is an essential tool for most jobs in today's workforce. Creative computing such as image manipulation, website and computer game development, which teaches young people how to express their creativity in an informed and responsible way and encourages them to reflect on what they produce and strive for excellence. Finally, computer science concepts such as how computers work and developing coding solutions, using multiple programming languages, to real world problems, which develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential in future life. 

Throughout the key stages, students will encounter a range of software, completing project-based tasks, providing solutions to given scenarios. Students will also be encouraged to think about e-safety and cultural issues of ICT. These include the impact of technology on daily life, the 'digital divide' and globalisation. 

As well as following the curriculum, students will be encouraged to read for pleasure, experiencing a diverse range of literature as a platform for exploring new ideas, developing critical thinking skills and learning more about the world around them. It also focusses on developing students creative ICT skills using a range of up to date software which is licensed to each student when they start school.

Students enjoy ICT because it is varied, fast-paced and fun. Every student is inspired to believe in their potential and to aim high. Careers within the digital sector are the fastest growing sector today, predictions estimate there will be twice as many jobs than candidates to fill them in the coming years. We have devised our ICT curriculum with this in mind, students acquire a grounding towards knowledge, skills and understanding that a growing number of employers are demanding.

Curriculum information

 

Year

Autumn

Spring

Summer

7

E-Safety including online safety, social networking and digital footprints.

 

Office Skills including email, Teams and online systems use.

Office Skills including word processing and spreadsheet software.

 

Introduction to computer systems including input/output/process, hardware and software .

Introduction to computer systems storage devices, networks and network security.

8

E-Safety including body image, exploitation and county lines.

 

Intermediate computer systemsincluding binary and sorting algorithms.

 

Intermediate computer systemsnetwork topologies, computer logic and data representation.

 

Vector graphics, looking at image manipulation in the media and using skills learnt to create an image based on a given scenario.

 

Vector graphics, looking at image manipulation in the media and using skills learnt to create an image based on a given scenario.

 

9

E-Safety including, healthy and unhealthy relationships, inappropriate content and online blackmail.

 

Python including sequence, selection, iteration and string manipulation.

 

Python including sequence, selection, iteration and string manipulation.

 

Interactive Multimedia Products, students design and create a product for a given scenario, including video, sound, and animation.

Interactive Multimedia Products, students design and create a product for a given scenario, including video, sound, and animation.

 

Current Year 10 (2024 Leavers) will study Creative iMedia.

 

10

Visual identity and digital graphics

 

Students will learn how to develop visual identities for clients. They will also learn to apply the concepts of graphic design to create original digital graphics which incorporate their visual identity to engage a target audience.

Interactive digital media

 

will learn to design and create interactive digital media products for chosen platforms. You will learn to select, edit and repurpose multimedia content of different kinds and create the structure and interactive elements necessary for an effective user experience. 

Interactive digital media

 

will learn to design and create interactive digital media products for chosen platforms. You will learn to select, edit and repurpose multimedia content of different kinds and create the structure and interactive elements necessary for an effective user experience. 

11

Creative iMedia in the media industry

 

Students will learn about the sectors, products and job roles that form the media industry. They will learn the legal and ethical issues considered and the processes used to plan and create digital media products. Also how media codes are used within the creation of media products to convey meaning, create impact and engage audiences. Students will learn to choose the most appropriate format and properties for different media products. 

Creative iMedia in the media industry

 

Students will learn about the sectors, products and job roles that form the media industry. They will learn the legal and ethical issues considered and the processes used to plan and create digital media products. Also how media codes are used within the creation of media products to convey meaning, create impact and engage audiences. Students will learn to choose the most appropriate format and properties for different media products. 

Creative iMedia in the media industry

 

Students will learn about the sectors, products and job roles that form the media industry. They will learn the legal and ethical issues considered and the processes used to plan and create digital media products. Also how media codes are used within the creation of media products to convey meaning, create impact and engage audiences. Students will learn to choose the most appropriate format and properties for different media products. 

 

Completing this course will provide students with the basic skills for further study or a range of creative job roles within the media industry.

 

Current Year 11 (2023 Leavers) will study Creative Media Production.

11

Component Three - Creating a media product in response to a brief

 

Students will apply and develop their planning and production skills and techniques to create a media product in response to a client brief. 

 

Students will cover the following assessment objectives:

  • AO1 Understand how to develop ideas in response to a brief
  • AO2 Develop planning materials in response to a brief.

Component Three - Creating a media product in response to a brief

 

Students will apply and develop their planning and production skills and techniques to create a media product in response to a client brief. 

 

Students will cover the following assessment objectives:

  • AO1 Understand how to develop ideas in response to a brief
  • AO2 Develop planning materials in response to a brief.

Component Three - Creating a media product in response to a brief

 

Students will apply and develop their planning and production skills and techniques to create a media product in response to a client brief. 

 

Students will cover the following assessment objectives:

  • AO3 Apply media production skills and techniques to the creation of a media product.
  • AO4 Create and refine a media product to meet the requirements of a brief.

 

It’s not only ICT lessons that are exciting. ICT teachers also run a range of ICT extra-curricular clubs, from computer games to coding and we have just been introduced to programming robots. These clubs are very popular with our student.
Year 8 student
I love ICT because it helps me to better understand media and the products we use on a daily basis. We spend time analysing why we watch and consume media products and then get the opportunity to create these products ourselves.
Year 11 student