Bearsden Academy

S1 course: Introduction to Computing - create an ID badge with photo and QR code, create a timetable

Internet Safety - learn about online safety, cyberbullying, hacking and viruses. Take part in the anti-bullying day, giving a presentation on cyberbullying. Create a virus poster and a newspaper report.

Animation - create a stop-frame animation about a concept in Biology.

Computer systems - compare games consoles and learn about new technologies
S2 course: Technology in our world - look at the environmental effect of technology, new and old technologies, and emerging technologies like Virtual Reality, drones, self-driving cars and health monitors

Web Design - create your own website about a topic of your choice

Games design - work in a team to design your own set of games. Compete in your year to get the most viewed game.

Databases - create and search a database
S3 course: Programming - learn to program Scratch, a graphical programming language. Learn about programming concepts and how coders create solutions to complex problems.

Computer systems - learn about the hardware that makes up a computer works

Web design - learn how to create your own websites using HTML

Databases - learn to create, operate and modify an information system

Networking - look at network security and the Internet
S3 Elective - Mobile App creation: Create mobile apps using Google and MIT's App Inventor software. Mobile apps can be downloaded onto any Android smartphone.
S4 - National 4 and National 5 Computing Science: In S4, the experience of S1 to S3 is used as the foundation for learning about software development and information systems. In S4, completion of practical outcomes and coursework tasks demonstrates capability at National 4 or National 5 level. The final exam assesses the ability of pupils to discuss and write code as well as explaining technology.
S5 - Higher Computing: In S5, Higher Computing takes the knowledge of Computing gained in S4 to the next level, introducing complex programming tasks, modelling of data flow inside the computer and explanations of networking and computer hardware. Pupils complete a coursework task that demonstrates their ability in programming and problem solving.
S6 - Advanced Higher Computing: Advanced Higher Computing takes the concepts of Higher forward, focusing on algorithms, programming methodology and detailed investigation of Computer Architecture. A project takes up 40% of the grade and is open for pupils to investigate any software development project they wish to carry out.
S5 and S6 - Computer Games Development: Computer Games Development is designed to offer hands-on experience of developing a computer game using basic computer game creation software. Pupils will learn about the digital media assets used in games, and the design considerations, including hardware and software, that designers go through. Finally, the game must be presented and marketed to others.

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