GCSE Digital Technology

 

 

Examination Board: CCEA

 

Unit 1: Digital Technology – Core Unit

This compulsory unit students explore a range of digital technologies available for data storage, manipulation, presentation and transfer. They also evaluate the importance of data security and data legislation.

This unit is assessed by a 1-hour external exam.
It is worth 30% of the overall GCSE qualification.

This unit will cover the following:

 

 

Unit 2: Digital Authoring Concepts

In this unit, students gain an understanding of the concepts in the development of digital systems. They enhance the knowledge and skills developed in Unit 1.

This unit is assessed by a 1 hour 30-minute external exam.
It is worth 40% of the overall GCSE qualification.

This unit will cover the following:

 

 

Unit 3: Digital Authoring Practice

In this controlled assessment unit, students design, develop and test digital multimedia systems.

This unit is assessed by a controlled assessment practical task.
It is worth 30% of the overall GCSE qualification.