Level 1 Digital Technologies
11DIG Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms H. Chileshe.
Recommended Prior LearningSuccessful completion of year 10 Digital or by negotiation with Teacher in Charge.
The primary objective is to build upon the key competencies acquired in Years 9 and 10 while following the technological process model. Through programming, students will enhance their problem-solving and coding skills.
In the domain of digital media, students will develop a website by identifying a need, creating a proposal, designing, and producing a solution that meets the identified purpose. Additionally, students have the option to use various media tools to create an outcome of their choice, such as Blender for 3D modeling, Adobe Animate for animation, or Adobe XD for app interface design.
Students will use text-based programming languages, including Python, to develop their projects. The digital media outcome will be crafted using HTML and CSS. These components will be compiled into a portfolio that encompasses two internal assessments and one external assessment.
Students will explore Human-Computer Interface (HCI) design. They will examine how users interact with interfaces, considering factors such as icons, color and shape, placement, and language, and how these elements influence the usability of an interface.
Course Overview
Term 1
Term 1 students work on developing a proposal that addresses a given problem, developing conceptual designs for the final outcome.
Term 2
Term 2 see the completion of the graphic digital media assessment and the start of programming.
Term 3
Term 3 sees the completion of the programming assessment. The class will then prepare for the external exam which is normally held at the start of term 4.
Term 4
Week 1 is the external exam for digital technology. Currently, this is based on Human-Computer Interfaces.
Detailed Course Outline Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$10 Software subscriptions