Year 11 Digital Technology
Course Description
This is a course designed to help prepare students for the digital age through learning problem solving skills, computer science concepts and tools such as 3D modelling and software development. As we seek to inspire students to become digital creators, we will develop projects that will challenge and stimulate your personal creativity. To do this, there will be a focus on continued learning of the skills necessary to unleash that creativity. This will include iterative design and problem solving, integration of digital media and information, plus research, testing, production and evaluation. Students will explore and create a variety of different original outcomes including their own animation and computer game. It is intended to lead into Digital Technologies Level 2.
We will also look into the area of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) an look at what makes good design in this area.
This video explains why good system design is important.
The frustrations of lag in computer systems.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
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NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.2 - Develop a digital technologies outcome
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.4 - Design a digital technologies outcome
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Copywriter, Software Developer, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Manager, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Systems Administrator, Information Technology Architect, Game Developer, User Experience Designer, Intelligence Officer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Data Analyst,
Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.