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| The study of computing involves a lot
of practical work, so you will have the opportunity to spend plenty
of time in the computer rooms learning skills such as programming
and tailoring software packages. You will learn to write computer
programs simply for pleasure or to solve practical business problems. Our main programming language is Visual Basic, and we teach how to customise software applications using Visual Basic for applications. We study computers themselves, their development through history, the ways in which we apply them, and the effects this has on society. We also study the techniques used to design and build software systems. Besides the practical work there is a considerable amount of time given to the learning of theory. Both years are stimulating and intellectually demanding, and require students to commit themselves to a great deal of work to achieve successful results! |
Computing is a modular
course with three compulsory modules each year. Two modules
are assessed by written paper and the third consists of a practical
project. The practical project can be solved using either a
programming language or by the adaptation of a software package. We follow the AQA scheme of assessment: AS Course (Year 12) » Module 1: Computer Systems, Programming and Networking Concepts » Module 2 : Principles of Hardware, Software and Applications » Module 3: Practical Systems Development – this is a board set task which changes every year A2 Course (Year 13) » Module 4: Processing and Programming Techniques » Module 5: Advanced Systems Development » Module 6: The Practical Project – students select their own project to solve
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| Case Studies: students who studied Computing at BRGS Sixth Form | |
| » Chris:
Economics, University of Lancaster |