Computer Studies / Computing

Course summary

The course brings together an exciting mix of practical and theoretical Computing which will appeal to students with a creative approach to Computer Science and problem solving. There is a strong element of programming, which in Year 12 will be in languages such as Python and Java, and the theory topics are taught through the writing of programs to put the concepts into practice. In the second year there is a substantial project, which can be done in any language or platform. In the past students have made iPhone apps, interactive websites, search engines and educational games. As well as teaching Computer Science itself, the course builds self confidence in students by giving them the opportunity to design and program their own solutions to problems as well as the satisfaction of making a useful and working product. This will give students a deeper understanding of how IT systems can be designed, created and used. The course appeals to students who wish to go on to study Computer Science at university, as well as benefits students aiming to pursue an IT-related career such as: cyber security, robotics, business information systems, networking and database management.