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TECHNOLOGIES
Computing (publishing and design) 2
productively to produce finished digital or printed resources
In choosing this course learners will complete three courses each worth five credit points:
• a range of computing skills and terminology that will be useful in any modern workplace.
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Essential Skills - Using Computers and the Internet ESC205114
Pathways
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Computer Applications ICT205114
2. Media Production 3.
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Project Implementation PRJ205118.
Essential Skills – Using Computers and the Internet is designed for learners who need to develop their everyday adult skills in the use of computers and the internet The topics covered in this course will be integrated into the study of publishing and design throughout the year. Computer Applications (Publishing) provides focused learning in one area of computing. Throughout the year, learners will: •
learn different software packages (e.g. Word, Publisher)
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develop digital products using software
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explore different presentation software (e.g. PowerPoint and Sway)
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learn, evaluate and develop with different design packages at an introductory level such as Sketch- up, Stop-animation, Photoshop and Moviemaker
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be introduced to web page design, from basic design techniques through to multi-layered web page structures (utilising online web page design tools and sites)
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Project Implementation enables learners to plan, develop, and work on a major culminating project as part of a team
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The team can choose its own topic and use several the software packages and skills learnt to produce an interlinked project of many parts.
What will I learn from this course? • how to use design-related software packages effectively and
ST MARY’S COLLEGE COURSE GUIDE 2024
1. Computer Graphics and Design
