Fraserburgh Academy

Introduction

Computing Studies Department

Computing Studies Staff

Teaching/Learning

The teaching and learning of Computing involves pupils in the use of both computer and desk based work booklets and traditional teacher led explanations. Progress is at the pupil's own pace, within preset guidelines. All pupils are issued with a progress booklet in which they can record details of tasks completed, homeworks and assessment grades.

Resources

The Department is equipped with a network of modern PC's. Each of the three rooms has 20 computers and two colour inkjet printers. All pupils can use the Internet as a resource where relevant.

Careers

Careers for which Computing Studies courses are desirable are:
OFFICE WORK
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE
PROGRAMMER
HARDWARE ENGINEER

Computing Studies is useful for careers in:

RETAIL INDUSTRY
BOOK KEEPING AND ACCOUNTING
LOCAL GOVERNMENT


University Entrance

Computing Studies counts for general entrance requirements to Universities.

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