Welcome to the...
COMPUTING
...Department
Mr Roper
Subject Leader - Business & IT
m.roper@newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk
At Newman College, we believe, through the delivery of Computing Science that we are at the cutting edge of communication, computing and innovation. We take these responsibilities seriously. With communication, we need pupils to be digitally literate because they can talk to anyone anywhere in the world.
The advantage is that they live in global village. The disadvantage is this global village can lead to ‘stranger danger’ situations.
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Computer Science staff take serious steps at key stage 3 to ensure pupils stay safe whilst online. With computing, staff encourage computational thinking based upon deep levels of analysis and decomposition in order solve problems. .
With respect to innovation, computer science staff explore what is done by large companies to make our lives easier, as well as exploring pupils’ own ideas through IT projects to make our lives efficient.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
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Proverbs 9:10
Careers
The Cambridge iMedia offers a dynamic introduction to the digital world, equipping students with practical skills and knowledge highly relevant to a variety of career paths in media, design, and technology. This course is the perfect course for students who are creative, innovative, and keen to explore the fast-evolving digital landscape.
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One of the primary career opportunities lies in graphic design. The iMedia course provides hands-on experience with tools like Adobe Photoshop, allowing students to create professional-quality graphics. This foundation can lead to roles in advertising, branding, and visual communications.
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Another exciting pathway is web design and development. Through learning about HTML, user experience (UX), and multimedia components, students can pursue careers as web developers, UX/UI designers, or digital marketers.
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The course also opens doors to game design and development, a rapidly growing industry. With units on pre-production and interactive media, students gain insight into the planning and creation of games, preparing them for roles like game developers or level designers.
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The R093 unit focuses on media production which is perfect if you are thinking about following a career in film, television, and online content creation. You will develop skills and knowledge of video editing, storyboarding, and various types of media. The course will help prepare you for further education or entry-level roles in creative, technical, and digital industries.