What you'll be able to do

• Know about different animation techniques and their applications
• Develop a plan for an animation sequence, outlining key stages and elements
• Create an animation sequence using appropriate software and techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Use audio hardware to capture sequences
• Use audio software to capture sequences
• Use audio software tools to combine sequences
• Use audio software tools to edit sequences
• Play audio sequences
• Present audio sequences

What you'll be able to do

• Use audio and/or video hardware and software to capture sequences effectively
• Use audio and/or video software tools to edit sequences to a professional standard
• Play and present audio and/or video sequences in a suitable format

What you'll be able to do

• Input information using bespoke software
• Organise information using bespoke software
• Combine information using bespoke software
• Use appropriate tools to edit information within bespoke software
• Use appropriate techniques to process information within bespoke software
• Use appropriate techniques to format information within bespoke software
• Use appropriate techniques to present information using bespoke software

What you'll be able to do

• Follow recommended safe practices when using ICT for communication
• Access an email application effectively
• Create and send an email message with appropriate content and formatting
• Receive and read email messages, understanding their content
• Reply to an email message appropriately
• Delete an email message when it is no longer required

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the function of basic computer parts, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory (RAM), and storage devices.
• Understand the purpose and operation of key input devices such as the keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen.
• Understand common computer terminology related to hardware, software, and networking.
• Understand how computer performance is affected by factors such as processor speed, memory capacity, and storage type.
• Understand the features of different computer operating systems, including their user interfaces and functionalities.
• Understand the range of career opportunities available for individuals who are IT literate, including roles in technical support, data entry, and office administration.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key components of a computer game
• Describe the structure of the computer games industry
• Develop a detailed specification for a computer game
• Implement a specific component of a computer game according to the specification

What you'll be able to do

• Access computerised accounting software, navigating menus and features effectively
• Enter and edit accounting information accurately, maintaining data integrity
• Use appropriate tools and techniques to process business transactions, following established procedures
• Produce accounting documents and summary reports to meet specified requirements, ensuring accuracy and clarity

What you'll be able to do

• Enter data records accurately into a data management system, following established protocols
• Edit existing data records within a data management system, maintaining data integrity and consistency
• Maintain data records in a data management system, ensuring accuracy and completeness over time
• Retrieve and display data records from a data management system to meet specific requirements, using appropriate search and filtering techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Enter structured information accurately into a database
• Edit structured information within a database, ensuring data integrity
• Organise structured information effectively within a database
• Use database software tools to extract specific information based on defined criteria
• Produce reports from a database, presenting information clearly and concisely

What you'll be able to do

• Obtain, insert and combine information from various sources for designs, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Use design software tools to create, manipulate and edit designs according to specified requirements.

What you'll be able to do

• Obtain and insert information for designs or images using appropriate methods
• Use design and imaging software tools to manipulate and edit drawings or images effectively

What you'll be able to do

• Select appropriate designs for publications
• Use appropriate designs for publications
• Select appropriate page layouts for publications
• Use appropriate page layouts for publications
• Input text within publications
• Combine text and other information within publications
• Use desktop publishing software techniques to edit publications
• Use desktop publishing software techniques to format publications

What you'll be able to do

• Use appropriate designs and page layouts for a publication, considering factors such as target audience and purpose.
• Input text and other information accurately into a publication using desktop publishing software.
• Use desktop publishing software techniques effectively to edit and format a publication, ensuring a professional finish.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of graphic animation techniques.
• Use storyboards to create detailed game specifications, outlining game mechanics, characters, and environments.
• Modify existing game code to implement changes to a game, such as adjusting gameplay, adding features, or fixing bugs.

What you'll be able to do

• Use digital artistic elements to create artwork
• Explore layers and digital composition techniques in digital art creation

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the basic concepts and components of digital technology.
• Understand the basic principles and techniques of digital audio recording and editing.
• Understand the basic principles and techniques of digital video recording and editing.
• Understand the basic principles and techniques of digital photography.
• Understand the career opportunities available for individuals with digital technology experience and skills.

What you'll be able to do

• Follow recommended safe practices when using ICT systems.
• Use correct procedures to start ICT systems and open and use applications.
• Create a new document, enter data and check for accuracy.
• Insert and position an image within a document.
• Save, print and close a document.
• Retrieve and edit a document to achieve the required outcome.
• Align and format text within a document.
• Shut down a computer system correctly.

What you'll be able to do

• Input information accurately into drawing or planning software
• Organise information effectively within drawing or planning software
• Combine different types of information to create drawings or plans
• Use appropriate tools to edit drawings or plans
• Manipulate elements within drawings or plans to achieve desired outcomes
• Format drawings or plans to meet specific requirements
• Present drawings or plans in a clear and professional manner

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the principles of e-safety strategy
• Demonstrate personal awareness of vulnerable situations online
• Understand individual roles and responsibilities in maintaining e-safety

What you'll be able to do

• Use a variety of sources of information to meet specific needs, including online databases, libraries, and expert opinions
• Access, search for, select and use Internet-based information effectively and efficiently
• Assess the fitness for purpose of Internet-based information, evaluating its reliability, accuracy, and relevance
• Select and use IT tools to communicate and exchange information with others, such as email, instant messaging, and video conferencing

What you'll be able to do

• Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to IT systems.
• Use appropriate methods to minimise security risks to data.

What you'll be able to do

• Select appropriate software applications to meet specific needs
• Use selected software applications to solve defined problems effectively
• Enter different types of information accurately into software applications
• Develop information within software applications to enhance its clarity and meaning
• Format information appropriately to suit its intended purpose
• Present information in a way that is fit for the intended purpose
• Tailor the presentation of information to suit the target audience
• Make effective use of IT tools and facilities to enhance the presentation of information

What you'll be able to do

• Use IT systems effectively to meet specific needs
• Organise information logically within IT systems
• Store information securely within IT systems
• Retrieve information efficiently from IT systems
• Follow established safety practices when using IT systems
• Understand the importance of security measures for IT systems
• Carry out routine maintenance tasks on IT systems
• Respond appropriately to routine IT system problems

What you'll be able to do

• Interact with IT systems to meet specific needs effectively
• Use IT systems to organise, store, and retrieve information appropriately
• Understand and apply safety and security practices when using IT systems
• Maintain IT systems and respond effectively to common IT system problems

What you'll be able to do

• Obtain information for images from appropriate sources
• Insert information for images into relevant documents or applications
• Combine information from different sources to create composite images
• Use imaging software tools to create images
• Use imaging software tools to manipulate images
• Use imaging software tools to edit images

What you'll be able to do

• Plan the use of appropriate IT systems and software to meet specified requirements
• Use IT systems and software efficiently to complete planned tasks effectively
• Review the selection and use of IT tools to ensure work activities are successful and productive

What you'll be able to do

• Plan the use of appropriate IT systems and software to meet specified requirements for a given task.
• Use IT systems and software effectively to complete planned tasks to the required standard.
• Review the selection and use of IT systems and software for tasks, identifying areas for improvement in future activities.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the risks that can exist when using the Internet.
• Safeguard self and others when working online.
• Take precautions to maintain data security when using the internet.
• Follow legal constraints, guidelines and procedures which apply when working online.

What you'll be able to do

• Plan the content of multimedia products to meet identified needs
• Plan the organisation of multimedia products to meet identified needs
• Obtain content for multimedia products from appropriate sources
• Input content into multimedia software
• Combine different types of content to build multimedia outcomes
• Use multimedia software tools to edit multimedia content to meet requirements
• Use multimedia software tools to format multimedia content to meet requirements
• Play multimedia outcomes to check functionality
• Present multimedia outcomes to a specified audience

What you'll be able to do

• Use an online IT system effectively to meet specific needs and achieve desired outcomes.
• Search for and use internet-based information resources to support tasks and decision-making.
• Use e-mail to communicate and exchange information with others in a professional and appropriate manner.

What you'll be able to do

• Maintain hardware in working order
• Maintain software in working order
• Manage files to maintain system performance
• Respond to common IT system problems
• Respond to common IT system errors
• Customise the working environment to meet needs

What you'll be able to do

• Use a calendar to schedule appointments effectively.
• Use a task list to prioritise activities efficiently.
• Use an address book to store contact information.
• Use an address book to organise contact information.
• Use an address book to retrieve contact information.

What you'll be able to do

• Use a calendar function to schedule appointments efficiently
• Use a task list to prioritise activities effectively
• Use an address book to store, organise and retrieve contact information accurately

What you'll be able to do

• Input text and other information into presentation slides
• Combine text and other information within presentation slides
• Use presentation software tools to structure slides
• Use presentation software tools to edit slides
• Use presentation software tools to format slides
• Prepare slides for presentation to meet specified needs

What you'll be able to do

• Create a project plan, defining its scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Enter and edit information about project tasks, including dependencies, timelines, and resource allocation
• Enter and edit information about project resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials
• Update information about project progress, tracking completed tasks, milestones achieved, and any deviations from the original plan
• Select and use appropriate tools and techniques to display and report on project status, such as Gantt charts, progress reports, and resource utilisation summaries

What you'll be able to do

• Connect up a personal computer safely, following health and safety guidelines
• Connect a printer to a personal computer safely, following health and safety guidelines
• Connect peripheral devices to a personal computer safely, following health and safety guidelines
• Connect to an IT communication service, such as the internet or a local network
• Set up software for use on an IT system, including installation and basic configuration
• Check that the IT system is working successfully after setup
• Check that the IT communication service is working successfully after setup

What you'll be able to do

• Input, organise, and combine information effectively using specialist software applications.
• Use a range of tools and techniques within specialist software to edit, process, format, and present information in a clear and professional manner.

What you'll be able to do

• Input information using specialist software
• Organise information using specialist software
• Combine information using specialist software
• Use tools to edit information within specialist software
• Use techniques to edit information within specialist software
• Use tools to process information within specialist software
• Use techniques to process information within specialist software
• Use tools to format information within specialist software
• Use techniques to format information within specialist software
• Use tools to present information using specialist software
• Use techniques to present information using specialist software

What you'll be able to do

• Use spreadsheet software to enter numerical data accurately and efficiently
• Use spreadsheet software to edit numerical and other data to ensure accuracy and relevance
• Use spreadsheet software to organise numerical and other data in a logical and accessible manner
• Use appropriate formulas to summarise spreadsheet information effectively
• Use appropriate tools to display spreadsheet information clearly
• Select appropriate tools to present spreadsheet information effectively to a specified audience
• Use appropriate techniques to present spreadsheet information effectively to a specified audience

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the fundamental principles of the Internet
• Understand the basic components and functions of the World Wide Web
• Understand the basic processes involved in using e-mail for communication
• Understand other common methods of communicating on the Internet, such as instant messaging and video conferencing

What you'll be able to do

• Stay safe when using collaborative technology by following organisational procedures
• Stay secure when using collaborative technology by protecting personal data
• Set up IT tools for collaborative working according to instructions
• Access IT tools for collaborative working using appropriate login details
• Set up devices for collaborative working ensuring correct configuration
• Prepare collaborative technologies for use by testing functionality
• Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies by sharing information
• Contribute to tasks using collaborative technologies by communicating effectively

What you'll be able to do

• Stay safe and secure when using collaborative technology, adhering to online safety guidelines
• Set up and access IT tools and devices required for collaborative work
• Prepare collaborative technologies for use, ensuring they are ready for effective teamwork
• Contribute to tasks effectively using collaborative technology, participating actively in group activities

What you'll be able to do

• Use e-mail software tools to compose clear and concise messages
• Apply appropriate techniques to send e-mail messages effectively
• Manage incoming email by prioritising and filtering messages
• Organise and store emails for future reference and retrieval

What you'll be able to do

• Follow recommended safe practices when using ICT to find information
• Select and use appropriate ICT-based information sources for a given task
• Search effectively to find specific information using ICT tools
• Use removable media safely and effectively to store and transfer information
• Select and present information clearly and accurately using appropriate ICT tools

What you'll be able to do

• Set up the mobile device to meet specific needs
• Use applications effectively on the mobile device
• Manage files efficiently on the mobile device
• Transfer data to the mobile device from other sources
• Transfer data from the mobile device to other locations
• Maintain the performance of the mobile device through appropriate actions

What you'll be able to do

• Use a keyboard to enter and edit alphanumeric information accurately.
• Use a keyboard to access and navigate software applications.

What you'll be able to do

• Set up a mobile device to meet specific needs
• Input and store data effectively on a mobile device
• Transfer data accurately between mobile devices
• Maintain the performance of a mobile device through appropriate actions

What you'll be able to do

• Connect to the internet using appropriate methods
• Use browser software to navigate web pages effectively
• Use browser tools to search for information from the internet efficiently
• Use browser software to communicate information online appropriately
• Follow safety practices when working online
• Understand the need for security practices when working online

What you'll be able to do

• Use video hardware and software to capture video sequences from various sources
• Use video software tools to combine video sequences into a cohesive narrative
• Use video software tools to edit video sequences, including trimming, transitions, and effects
• Play and present video sequences using appropriate hardware and software

What you'll be able to do

• Plan web pages, taking into account the target audience and purpose
• Create web pages using appropriate design principles and coding standards
• Use website software tools to structure web pages effectively
• Use website software tools to format web pages to enhance readability and visual appeal
• Publish web pages to the Internet or an intranet, ensuring accessibility and functionality

What you'll be able to do

• Plan the structure and content of web pages to meet specific requirements
• Create web pages using appropriate website software tools
• Use website software tools to effectively structure and format web pages
• Publish web pages to the internet or an intranet, ensuring accessibility and functionality

What you'll be able to do

• Enter text and other information accurately within word processing documents
• Edit text and other information accurately within word processing documents
• Combine text and other information accurately within word processing documents
• Structure information effectively within word processing documents
• Use word processing software tools to format documents
• Use word processing software tools to present documents