Introduction

The WJEC GCSE in Digital Technology is a great way to dive into the world of digital technology, broaden your skills and knowledge of this subject that we all use.

It will help you become an independent, confident and knowledgeable user of digital technologies and open exciting career opportunities for your future.

You will study a mixture of theoretical and practical content, including digital technology systems, data analysis, creating websites and social media campaigns.

Develop your digital skills You'll get hands-on experience with industry standard digital tools and technologies.

Solve problems

Learn how to tackle real-world problems using digital solutions.

Use real-life projects

Engage in exciting projects that let you apply your skills and creativity.

Course Content

Unit 1 - The Digital World (40%)

On-screen examination with a variety of question types.

This unit covers the theoretical aspects of digital technology to support your practical work in units 2 and 3. You’ll learn about history, cybersecurity, data management, software, hardware, software applications, robotics and digital footprints.

Unit 2 - Digital Habits (40%)

Assessed through a practical project using a real-life pre-release brief.

This unit focuses on you using practical applications. You’ll work on projects with a real-life brief involving data analysis, creating your own assets, animation creation and website design and creation.

Unit 3 - Communication in the Digital World (20%)

Assessed through a practical project using a real-life pre-release brief.

This unit is about digital marketing, creating assets and using and researching a range of social media platforms. Finally, you will design and develop your own campaign using a real-life brief for a social media platform of your choice.

Assessment

Unit 1 - The Digital World (40%)

On-screen examination - 90 minutes

Learners will sit the examination on-screen at the end of year 11.

Unit 2 - Digital Habits (40%)

Controlled assessment, approximately 45 hours

Learners will carry out the assessment within their timetabled lessons.

Unit 3 - Communication in the Digital World (20%)

Controlled assessment, approximately 15 hours

Learners will carry out the assessment within their timetabled lessons.

Examining body

School contact

Mrs Julie Fletcher

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