Why study BTEC Digital Information Technology?
This qualification is for anyone interested in taking a hands-on course alongside their GCSEs that will offer them an insight into what it is like to work the Digital sector. Digital skills span all industries, and almost all jobs in the UK today require employees to have a good level of digital literacy, putting it increasingly on a par with English and maths skills. This course will give you a broad introduction to several aspects of ‘digital’ – from UX and interface design to data management and IT systems – enabling to see what areas they are most keen on and keeping their options wide open for progression. The course has been designed specifically to develop skills that are needed for employment in the Digital sector, where there is a wealth of career opportunities within the county and nationally.

Course Information, Content and Assessment

Component 1: Exploring User Interface Design Principles and Project Planning Techniques Learners will develop their understanding of what makes an effective user interface and how to effectively manage a project. They will use this understanding to plan, design and create a user interface.

Component 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data Learners will understand the characteristics of data and information and how they help organisations in decision making. They will use data manipulation methods to create a dashboard to present and draw conclusions from information.

Component 3: Effective Digital Working Practices Learners will explore how organisations use digital systems and the wider implications associated with their use.

Internal Assessment (60%)

Core Component 1: Exploring User Interface Design, Principles and Project Planning Techniques (30%)

Core Component 2: Collecting, Presenting and Interpreting Data (30%)

External Assessment- Short answer exam (40%)

Component 3: Effective Digital Working Practices

Progression and Pathways
Students that study Digital Information Technology may use it as a stepping-stone to more advanced courses in this area for post 16 student.  The diagram and list below offer some course and career options offered by completing this course.

Future Careers

• Animator
• Architect
• Art editor
• Art gallery curator
• Broadcast engineer
• Broadcast journalist
• Photographer
• Photographic stylist
• Set designer
• Studio sound engineer
• TV or film director
• TV or film camera operator
• TV or film sound technician
• TV presenter
• Web content editor
• Web designer

Curriculum Plans
Curriculum plans for Digital Information Technology can be viewed from the links below.