Year 13 Digital Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Benseman.
In this course students will also learn how to design and develop a database and incorporate this into their solution. Problem solving, research, planning, trialling and evaluation skills learnt from previous courses will be fully utilized in this course.
Electronics with the Arduino board will be taught and assessed using practical tasks.
We ask that a contribution of $50 is made to cover the take-home component of food for students selecting this course.
This course will be beneficial for future training in Computer Science IT related industries, whilst the problem-solving skills and technological skills gained will help prepare students for the increasingly diverse technologies of our future. Scholarship is available for selected students.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.3 - Use complex techniques to develop a database
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.9 - Analyse an area of computer science
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.