Why do ICT?
Do you want to know more about the development of things such as iPods, PCs, PDAs, CDs, DVDs and mobile phones? No-one can deny that these are all very exciting creations but what will the future hold? Very few aspects of our lives have gone untouched and none will remain untouched by the development of ICT. This course will develop your skills through academic and practical study, giving you an understanding of technical aspects of ICT and allowing you to discover what impact new technologies have made in business, education, health and the home.
What will I study?
You will study topics such as using ICT for communication, how organisations implement and use ICT and the technical aspects of hardware, software and networks. The majority of your lessons will involve using computer software to solve tasks. During theory lessons, you will acquire technical knowledge of software, hardware and operating systems. In the second year, you will get the opportunity to undertake an ICT project of your own choice.
The extra stuff at RSFC
All students of ICT will work in cutting edge ICT suites, equipped with the latest technology and facilities. In addition, there will be enrichment classes in computing and computer games for you to take part in.
What can I do with ICT after college?
You will find that your career opportunities are wide and varied ranging from technical support, installation of equipment, software design, network management, systems analysis and project management. Other career areas such as science, engineering, transport planning, music and the arts, film and television… all call on ICT to a greater or lesser degree.
What do I need to do ICT?
You will need to meet the normal college entry criteria for AS/A2 courses.
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