Year 10-11 Pathway - South Devon UTC

(Key stage 4)

The key stage 4 digital technology pathway allows students to commence, from year 10, an education directly aligned to a future career in a digital technology field of expertise. The key stage 4 curriculum provides a spectrum of experience, providing the foundation from which to further specialise in year 12 (key stage 5).

At key stage 4, all students nationally, are expected to study GCSE Maths, English, and Double Science, and also access PE and Life Skills as part of the curriculum. At the UTC instead of selecting further options from for example geography, history, languages, music, media, IT, the remainder of your study is focused on your chosen engineering specialism.

#1.

Cambridge Nationals in Information Technology

The course includes:

IT in a digital world

In this unit, students will learn the theoretical knowledge and understanding to apply design tools for applications, principles of human computer interfaces and the use of data and testing in different contexts when creating IT solutions or products.

Students will understand the uses of Internet of Everything and the application of this in everyday life, cyber-security and legislations related to the use of IT systems, and the different types of digital communications software, devices, and distribution channels.

Data Manipulation

In this unit, students will learn the skills to be able to plan and design a spreadsheet solution to meet client requirements. They will be able to use a range of tools and techniques to create a spreadsheet solution based on their design, which they will test.

Students will be able to evaluate their solution based on the user requirements.

Augmented Reality

In this unit, students will learn the purpose, use and types of augmented reality (AR) in different contexts and how they are used on different digital devices. They will develop the skills to be able to design and create an AR model prototype, using a range of tools and techniques.

Students will also be able to test and review their AR model prototype.

#2.

Cambridge Nationals in Creative iMedia

The course includes:

Interactive Digital Media

In this unit, students will learn to design and create interactive digital media products for chosen platforms. They 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.

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

Digital Games

In this unit, students will learn to interpret client briefs to devise original digital game concepts. They will learn to plan digital games effectively and to use a game design document to create engagement among developers and clients. They will learn to create, edit, test and export playable digital games which they have designed.

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

Creative iMedia in the media industry

In this unit, 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. They will learn how media codes are used within the creation of media products to convey meaning, create impact and engage audiences. They will learn to choose the most appropriate format and properties for different media products.

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

Visual identity and digital graphics

In this unit, 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.

Completing this unit will introduce the foundations for further study or a wide range of job roles within the media industry.

#3.

Computer Science (GCSE)

The course includes:

Computer Systems

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Programming

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Networks

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Cyber Security

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Computing Ethics

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And additional courses to complement the core qualifications:

The Inspiring Digitial Enterprise Award

Apps for Good

Artificial Intelligence

Robotics

Bebras Challenge

#4.

Cyber Security

The course includes:

Introduction to cyber security

The learner will gain an understanding of the need for cyber security and the impact of cyber crime. They will also know about the various job functions in the sector and related key skill requirements.

Understand terminology used in cyber security

The learner will understand cyber security terminology, and the concept of social engineering.

Understand legal and ethical aspects of cyber security

Learners will understand the key legislation related to cyber security and how to maintain data confidentiality and security. They will also understand ethical and unethical conduct within cyber security.

Understand common threats to cyber security

Learners will develop an understanding of malicious software and the ways in which a system can be infected. They will understand common and emerging threats, as well as physical threats to cyber security.

Understand methods of maintaining cyber security

Learners will understand the preventative methods used to maintain cyber security, including the principles of user access control and use of firewalls.

Working with others in cyber security

The learner will understand team working and the use of interpersonal skills and communication when working in a cyber security role.