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OCN ICT
The creative arts and digital technologies sectors are recognised as growth areas within the economy. The OCN NI Level 2 Awards in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies qualifications have been designed to offer learners an introduction to skills and knowledge required in the creative arts and digital technology sectors. They offer a wide range of options mirroring the careers and occupations available within these sectors. OCN qualifications are 100% portfolio, therefore, there are no external examinations and pupils will achieve a GCSE Grade B equivalent if they complete all portfolios under the teachers direction.
The units currently studied in SJBC are:
Unit 1: Using Social Media to Market and Promote Events, Products, and Services.
In this unit pupils will be exploring the opportunities and threats associated with using social media, understand the applications of social media, and will be able to use social media for marketing and promotion.
Unit 2: Using Multimedia Software
In this unit pupils will be able to plan multimedia products, input and combine content to build multimedia outcomes, use multimedia software tools to edit and format multimedia content, and be able to play and present multimedia outcomes.
Unit 3: Developing Websites
In this unit pupils will be able to create structures and styles for websites, use software tools to prepare content for websites, and be able to publish websites.
Unit 4: Using Imaging Software Tools
In this unit pupils will be able to obtain, insert and combine information for images, and be able to use imaging software tools to create, manipulate, and edit images.
Why should you do OCN ICT?
Why should you do OCN ICT?
ICT students gain knowledge and skills needed to effectively apply, use and manage technology when solving problems specifically related to information and communication. Classes provide a human and organisational focus on technology–teaching students how to be effective users of technology.
Career Pathways
Career Pathways
Many students progress to study ICT at ‘A’ Level. This subject is relevant to the following jobs: Business Management, Accountancy, Website Designers, Marketing, and Human Resources.
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