Computing (Applied)
This course provides you with an opportunity to study all aspects of application development and deployment.
Applied Computing
This course provides you with an opportunity to study all aspects of application development and deployment. Students will explore the core knowledge, skills and understanding that underpin computer programming. They will also develop skills in computational thinking and programming skills, as well as developing an understanding of how these skills are used to solve problems.
What does the course involve?
- Programming Fundamentals: incorporating number systems, data and logic, program and data structures, problem solving and algorithms and issues relating to developing computer programs.
- Network Security and Encryption: Challenges, and main threats to network security. Encryption methods and techniques employed to keep networks secure.
- Practical Programming: Task based project to exam board set brief. Explore principles of computing related to software development. Using computational thinking; Manage the development of a software solution. Language is Python and we will either use Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code.
- Fundamental Concepts of Human Computer Interaction (HCI): Develop a proposal for HCI and interface to meet a given brief.
Please note: Core Maths must be studied alongside this course, unless you are also studying Mathematics or Statistics.
Assessment
Qualification
Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ)
Awarding Body
Pearson
Final grades of Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* are awarded.
Entry Requirements
There are no specified entry requirements for this course. Please see the college’s basic entry requirements here.
Career path
The course offers progression onto a wide range of degree courses, apprenticeships and careers. Careers include games developer, cyber security, network technician, programmer, web developer, systems analyst, digital media, information systems, network support and teaching.
All students will have an opportunity to enhance their team-working skills, security skills, and games development knowledge through trips and visiting speakers.
