12DIG

Level 2 Digital Technologies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms H. Chileshe.

The focus for digital technologies at year 12 is on programming and web design, although students interested in Digital Media can discuss this and personalise their course with agreement from the HOD. Through programming students will learn problem-solving skills, project management skills, thinking skills, and relating to others; all key competency requirements of the New Zealand curriculum. The focus on programming will help to prepare those students who are intending to take the COMP 101 Waikato University first-year paper in year 13. 

Students will also learn HTML and CSS, creating a website that is responsive and adapts to different screen sizes.

Programming - Students will be working with text-based programming languages such as python and javascript. Students develop a working prototype using project management tools to ensure that project is delivered on time and is "fit for purpose". Students create a program for a given problem. A portfolio of work is developed during terms 2 and 3.

Design - Students will design and create a functional website, using JavaScript, HTML and CSS. They will create a prototype, then hand-code the website to fit the prototype and meet the needs of their stakeholders.

External - The external assessment is held at the beginning of Term Four, and is a Digital Common Assessment Task, which requires the students to discuss their solution and response to creating a digital outcome. Usually this is the website, but it could be the programming task. Students who take the more creative route, will report o nthe topic of their choice.

Course Overview

Term 1
Students spend term 1 developing their programming and project management skills. And when ready undertake a portfolio of work where they will develop a program for a given problem. The focus is on the key competencies of problem-solving and thinking.

Term 2
Students spend term 2 completing the programming portfolio before undertaking the technology report. Where students investigate how the mouse has developed over time. What has been driving forces in the design of the mouse to meet the needs of different users from the office to e-sports. Consider its function, form, and design considering what makes it "fit for purpose".

Term 3
Student complete the technology report before preparing for the external which is normally sat in week 1 of term 4.

Term 4
External exam.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Digital Technologies or negotiation with Teacher In Charge.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$10 for software licenses.

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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91891 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.2 - Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91893 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.4 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91896 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2

A.S. 91897 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2

A.S. 91899 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.10 - Present a summary of developing a digital outcome
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0