Knowledge
- Operating systems manage hardware and software Resources (e.g. device drivers, file systems, permissions) and influence Usability and security.
- Networked devices exchange Data using protocols and services.
- Connectivity and permissions affect access, privacy, and Performance.
- Interface and media Design principles (e.g. layout, typography, colour, contrast, hierarchy) and Accessibility guidelines shape clarity and inclusion.
- Digital content and Data must be created, stored, and shared ethically and legally, respecting privacy, attribution, Intellectual Property, and local cultural considerations.
- File formats, compression, and metadata affect quality, compatibility, storage, and retrieval.
- Data visualisation choices (e.g. showing information as chart type, scale, colour, labelling) influence meaning and interpretation.
- Digital camera — Steven Sasson (1950–) invented the first digital camera in 1975, replacing film with digital storage and making it easy to capture, edit, and share images instantly.
Practices
- Managing files, storage, and updates across devices using secure settings and responsible practices (permissions, strong passwords, backups)
- Designing and evaluating simple interfaces and digital artefacts by applying layout, typography, colour contrast, and Basic Accessibility checks
- Selecting file formats and compression settings that match the type of content (e.g. image, video, text) and the intended use, balancing quality, file size, and compatibility
- Adding and using metadata to organise, find, and reuse content
- Creating and presenting Data visualisations with appropriate chart types and clear labelling and explaining how Design choices affect interpretation
- Collaborating to plan and produce a Digital Outcome using shared tools, recording sources and attributions
