Computer Science & iMedia
Scoll down to your year group
Use the form in your Homework Booklet as a template to research a career in Computing.
You can print off a blank copy of the form here: Careers homework task
Computer Science
Year 7
In this cycle you have learnt about Isca systems; e-safety and online programming, and how digital skills link to different careers not just those in IT.
Top 5 job ideas:
- IT Technician
- IT Network Analyst
- Programmer
- Website Developer
- Social Media Manager
Careers link: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/computing
Year 8
In this cycle you have learnt about Python and how to program. This includes using sequencing and different data types properly.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Computer Programmer
- App Developer
- Python Developer
- Weather Analyst
- Database administrator
Careers link: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/computing
Year 9
In this cycle you have been taught about advanced sorting and searching algorithms. You have been taught more advanced programming skills in Python including functions and procedures, and how this relates to real world problem solving – including flowcharts and pseudocode.
Top 5 job ideas:
- MySQL Programmer
- Test Analyst
- Electronics Engineer
- IT Trainer
- User Experience (UX) designer
Careers link: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/computing
Year 10
In this cycle you have taught about Computer Architecture and the hardware which is involved with computer processing and memory allocation. You have also been taught how data is stored in different formats including how this relates to image storage and character sets.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Information scientist
- Computer Hardware engineer
- Computer Chip designer
- Electronics Engineer
- Broadcast Engineer
Careers link: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/computing
Year 11
In this cycle you have been retaught Computer Architecture including hardware and memory usage in computer systems. Computer network setups and layouts and how networks communicate with each other. Network security and system software within computer systems.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Network Engineer
- Architectural technologist
- IT service engineer
- Information scientist
Careers link: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/computing
iMedia
Year 9
In this term we have looked at pre-production documents and how they are used when planning any piece of media. Whether this is electronic or not.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Project Manager
- Media researcher
- Web Content Manager
- Set Designer
- TV presenter
Careers link: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/media-studies
Year 10
You will be finishing off your first piece of controlled assessment and starting the comic strip assessment. This next piece of controlled assessment is very creative based and will allow for a wide creative scope
Top 5 job ideas:
- Stagehand
- Film Critic
- Events Manager
- Digital Artist
- Graphics Designer
Careers link: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/media-studies
Year 11
In this term we look at pre-production documents and how they are used when planning any piece of media. Whether this is electronic or not.
Top 5 job ideas:
- Project Manager
- TV or film director
- Web Content Manager
- Set Designer
- TV presenter
Careers link: https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/job-sectors/subject/media-studies