Information and Creative Technology Level 2
Key Details
- Available at:Rhos-on-Sea, Dolgellau
- Study Mode:Full-time
- Course Length:
1 year
Information and Creative Technology Level 2Full-time (Further Education)
Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.
Course Description
Are you interested in an ICT course which allows you to develop your knowledge and allow you to progress onto a level 3 qualification? Through completion of the Level 2 qualification you will gain the equivalent of 3 GCSE’s.
- Do you have an interest in the latest creative technologies?
- Do you use a smartphone or a tablet?
- Do you want to create technology products and systems, rather than just be a consumer of them?
- Would you like to create a phone app and amazing graphics?
Information and Creative Technology gives students the opportunity to study a subject that opens doors into many different industries.
Units include:
- Website Development
- Creating Animation
- Mobile Applications
- Software Development
- Creating Audio and Video
Your learning will include practical work-based activities, theory and portfolio assessments. Throughout the course, you will benefit from the college’s excellent IT facilities for private study.
Entry Criteria
In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following:
- 3 GCSEs at grade D or above, and 1 GCSE at grade E, including English or Welsh 1st Language and Maths, or Entry 3 / Level 1 ESQ in Numeracy and Communication
- A relevant Level 1 qualification at Pass
- Relevant industry experience
As part of the application process, you will be asked to attend an interview to give you the opportunity to discuss the course.
Delivery
The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:
- Group work
- Classroom based learning
- Tutorial support
- Educational visits
- Google Classroom/MOODLE (virtual learning environment)
Your programme will include a combination of:
- Essential Skills qualifications and/or
- GCSE resits
Essential Skills
This may include a combination of Application of Number, Communication, Digital Literacy and Essential Employability Skills
GCSE resits
This may include GCSE Numeracy/Maths and/or Welsh/English Language.
Maths & Welsh/English
If you don't achieve a C or above in Maths and/ or English/Welsh, we will support you to retake these subjects as part of your study programme.
Assessment
This course is assessed through a blend of the following, including:
- Practical and written assessments/assignments
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Portfolios of work
- Performance and observation
- Online assessments
Progression
You could proceed onto a number of programmes at Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, including:
- Information Technology Level 3
- Software Development Level 3
- 3D Animation and Games Development Level 3
- Creative Media Production Level 3
Other details
Course type: Full-time (Further Education)
Level:
2
Programme Area:
- Computing, Digital Technologies and Games Development
The course is available bilingually at the following campuses/locations :
- Dolgellau
Bilingual:
n/aComputing, Digital Technologies and Games Development
Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:
Computing, Digital Technologies and Games Development
