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OCR GCSE iMedia

Okay so I chose iMedia as one of my options in year nine because at the time I thought having a coursework subject would give me a good variety of balance work/revision.
I'm now in year 11 and really struggling!
In computing through school I was always top of the class, finishing early, helping other students. I was assured by my teachers that should I chose it, I would be on track for a level 2 distinction or distinction*.
The course was not at all what I expected and I'm really struggling!! I don't know what any of the tasks are and obviously my teacher can't really help because it's coursework. I failed one part of my first practice piece of coursework and that took a massive hit on my confidence and self-esteem. I knew I had struggled on it because I didn't know what we were doing but I still worked so unbelievably hard (4+ hours at home extra). We've now started the actually coursework and I have so much anxiety and stress because I want to do well!!
The exam is still set to be in January (4 months!!!!!) and I still don't fully understand what I need to revise.
The resources are vague and the textbook/revision guide confusing.
Please please if someone has any advice let me know!
(edited 3 years ago)
Reply 1
Original post by thewannabevegan
Okay so I chose iMedia as one of my options in year nine because at the time I thought having a coursework subject would give me a good variety of balance work/revision.
I'm now in year 11 and really struggling!
In computing through school I was always top of the class, finishing early, helping other students. I was assured by my teachers that should I chose it, I would be on track for a level 2 distinction or distinction*.
The course was not at all what I expected and I'm really struggling!! I don't know what any of the tasks are and obviously my teacher can't really help because it's coursework. I failed one part of my first practice piece of coursework and that took a massive hit on my confidence and self-esteem. I knew I had struggled on it because I didn't know what we were doing but I still worked so unbelievably hard (4+ hours at home extra). We've now started the actually coursework and I have so much anxiety and stress because I want to do well!!
The exam is still set to be in January (4 months!!!!!) and I still don't fully understand what I need to revise.
The resources are vague and the textbook/revision guide confusing.
Please please if someone has any advice let me know!


to late?
lol just a bit xD
Original post by io432
to late?
Reply 3
Original post by thewannabevegan
lol just a bit xD

how did your gcse end up as. just curious.
Original post by io432
how did your gcse end up as. just curious.


got a lvl 2 Dist, pretty chuffed considering I gave up in the end with covid and everything :smile:
Reply 5
Original post by thewannabevegan
Okay so I chose iMedia as one of my options in year nine because at the time I thought having a coursework subject would give me a good variety of balance work/revision.
I'm now in year 11 and really struggling!
In computing through school I was always top of the class, finishing early, helping other students. I was assured by my teachers that should I chose it, I would be on track for a level 2 distinction or distinction*.
The course was not at all what I expected and I'm really struggling!! I don't know what any of the tasks are and obviously my teacher can't really help because it's coursework. I failed one part of my first practice piece of coursework and that took a massive hit on my confidence and self-esteem. I knew I had struggled on it because I didn't know what we were doing but I still worked so unbelievably hard (4+ hours at home extra). We've now started the actually coursework and I have so much anxiety and stress because I want to do well!!
The exam is still set to be in January (4 months!!!!!) and I still don't fully understand what I need to revise.
The resources are vague and the textbook/revision guide confusing.
Please please if someone has any advice let me know!


Do you mean the Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia qualification?
yup!
Original post by spiral22
Do you mean the Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia qualification?
Reply 7
Original post by thewannabevegan
yup!


I’m doing the same qualification. I had to build a website, digital graphic and games proposal. I’m aiming for a lvl 2 distinction which I’ve got however my coursework is going to external moderation so hope they don’t lower my marks.

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