KS4 Options Pathways Booklet 2012-2014 - Pershore High School

ICT CERTIFICATE IN DIGITAL APPLICATIONSEdexcelThe Certificate in Digital Applications develops a range of skills to enable you to select and useICT effectively in your studies and in employment. This qualification is focused on the use ofcreative media and the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to design and makeeffective digital products. The Certificate is equivalent to one full GCSE.The first assessment is an online exam where you will create digital publications. The secondassessment is a major project, creating a multimedia product.The course is divided into two units:Using Digital ToolsThis unit introduces you the knowledge and skills to work with information effectively andproductively. You will develop research, analysis, and communication skills, using a range ofappropriate ICT software. You are assessed through an online exam.Second Year – Creative MultimediaThis unit develops skills in multimedia tools and techniques to design and create effectivemultimedia products such as websites, presentations and games. You will learn how to plan,design, build and test interactive multimedia products, using software such as Dreamweaver,Fireworks and Flash. You are assessed through a project where you will create a multimediaproduct to meet the project requirements. This year students are creating an online e-zine foran age range and topic of their choice. The e-zine includes creating video content, animation,sound recordings, pictures and text, all designed to engage and interest the chosen audience.They also create a multimedia portfolio to hold their planning, design and evaluation of theirproject.32