Curriculum Maps and Timeline

KS3–KS4 Curriculum Map and Timeline

This curriculum map is informed by the Oak National Academy Computing framework and shows clear progression from KS3 Computing into KS4 OCR Creative iMedia. It demonstrates how knowledge, skills and vocabulary are sequenced over time and deliberately prepare pupils for the vocational demands of Creative iMedia.

Key Stage 3 Computing – Curriculum Map (Years 7–9)

Year	Term	Core Focus	Knowledge and Skills Developed	Preparation for KS4 Creative iMedia
Y7	Autumn	Introduction to Computing & Online Safety	Safe use of technology, digital citizenship, basic systems knowledge	Understanding responsible digital behaviour and expectations
Y7	Spring	Digital Media Foundations	Image editing, layout, colour, typography, audience awareness	Core design principles for Creative iMedia products
Y7	Summer	Programming Fundamentals	Algorithms, sequencing, selection, iteration	Logical thinking and problem-solving for project work
Y8	Autumn	Data & Information	Data representation, spreadsheets, data visualisation	Interpreting and presenting information clearly
Y8	Spring	Creating Digital Media	Graphics, animation, video or web content	Creative production skills and software confidence
Y8	Summer	Computer Systems & Networks	Hardware, software, networks, internet	Technical understanding supporting digital production
Y9	Autumn	Advanced Digital Media	Extended media projects, audience and purpose	Managing longer creative tasks and refining outcomes
Y9	Spring	Programming & Automation	Text-based programming, problem decomposition	Independence and resilience in complex tasks
Y9	Summer	Project-Based Computing	Planning, creating, evaluating a digital product	Direct preparation for Creative iMedia coursework model

Key Stage 4 OCR Creative iMedia – Curriculum Map (Years 10–11)

Year	Term	OCR Focus	Knowledge & Skills Developed	Links from KS3
Y10	Autunmn	R094: Visual Identity & Digital Graphics	Understanding client briefs, visual identity, design principles, use of digital graphics software	Builds directly on KS3 digital media design, audience awareness and creativity
Y10	Spring	R094: Production & Refinement	Creating, refining and evaluating digital graphics products	Progression from KS3 creative experimentation and evaluation skills
Y10	Summer	R094: Assessment & Review	Completing coursework to OCR standards, responding to feedback	Applying KS3 resilience, independence and reflective practice
Y11	Autumn	R097: Interactive Digital Media	Designing and creating interactive media products, navigation and user experience	Builds on KS3 web, multimedia and user-focused design skills
Y11	Spring	R097: Completion & Evaluation	Refinement, testing, evaluation against client requirements	Extends KS3 evaluation and problem-solving into professional contexts
Y11	Summer	R093: Creative iMedia in the Media Industry	Media concepts, audience, purpose, legal and ethical understanding, exam preparation	Draws together KS3 theory, online safety and media literacy knowledge