KS3

Summary

In this unit pupils will learn how sound is digitised and stored on computers. They will learn basic sound editing techniques and how to add sound effects and mix tracks. Different job roles involved in sound editing are covered including audio technicians, sound editors and Foley artists. Pupils will undertake a creative project to create a radio advert. This will involve creating a script, recording speech and sourcing sound effects and background music. This is then all edited into one product which is exported into a suitable compressed file format.

The unit is an excellent introduction to the digitisation of sound required in Computer Science GCSE. The unit also provides a solid foundation to the job roles, use of scripts and audio editing required in the Cambridge National in Creative iMedia.

What's included in the 10th Anniversary toolkit?

The new units have been written to satisfy the new National Curriculum for Computing. They are designed for teaching at KS3 but individual lessons in some units may also be appropriate for teaching Key Stages 2 or 4, particularly where Year 10 students may not previously have been exposed to certain topics.

The 10th Anniversary Upgrade includes:

1. Revised content based on teacher feedback that fully meets the national curriculum requirements 
2. Full HD 16:9 widescreen presentations with enriched illustrations 
3. New starters and plenaries with every lesson 
4. Full answer slides for all questions asked in presentations 
5. Worksheets with answers for every lesson 
6. Homework sheets with answers for every lesson 
7. Updated learning objectives and unit assessments 
8. Updated lesson plans for new and non-specialist teachers 
9. Pointer slides to worksheet activities in all presentations 
10. An improved foundation and progression for the latest GCSE and vocational qualifications 

What people say...

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We had been looking around for some KS3 computing resources for some time.  However, we couldn't find any that were suitable and value for money. The PG Online units provided us with exactly what we were looking for to get our new computing curriculum up and running. Each unit is designed to provide a complete solution including; comprehensive lesson plans, editable presentations and an end of unit assessment. Purchasing these units have saved us valuable time and has helped us to create a curriculum which is both easy to follow and engaging. 

Neil Clayton. Teacher of IT and Computing, Cardinal Allen Catholic High School

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I have used two sets of resources so far but the best has been the cyber crime one.  The students have loved it - they all have a tale to tell about email scams and hacking!!

Beverley Castle. Teacher of Computing, St Joseph's Catholic High School

Relevant Textbooks

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  KS3 ClearRevise Computing Workbook
  Complete course workbook
  ISBN: 9781916518155