Digital Technology

Students will explore, design and create a range of digital outcomes. They will advance their skills with current platforms such as MS Office, InDesign and Photoshop. These outcomes include websites, animations, 3D characters, movie clips and games. Students will develop graphic design skills by creating posters, newsletters and business documents.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Irena Krchnavy

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  13

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  17

• UE Literacy credits: 0

Possible next steps: Digital Technologies 300 / Product Design 300 / Design & Visual Communication 300

Technology - Digital Technology Design 

In this course students will develop an advanced understanding of skills and concepts in computer science and digital technologies. They will design and produce a range of digital outcomes including advanced website development, programming in Python, databases and infographics. The course is underpinned by  the strands of "Designing and developing digital outcomes" and "Computational thinking for digital technologies".

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher:  Irena Krchnavy

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• Internal credits:  13

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  17

• UE Literacy credits: 0

Possible next steps: Digital Technologies 300 / Design & Visual Communication 300 / Product Design 300

Technology - Digital Technology Environments 

Students will design their digital technology skills as they explore a range of digital media topics at an advanced level. Outcomes will include website development, animations, 3D character, movie clips and games. Students will further advance their skills with current software platforms including MS Office, InDesign and Photoshop as they plan, design , develop and create quality, fit for purpose digital outcomes.

Recommended Prior Learning: Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Irena Krchnavy

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• UE Approved: Yes

• Internal credits:  13

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  17

• UE Literacy credits: 0

• UE Approved:  Yes

Possible next steps: Further education, training or employment

Technology - Digital Technology Design 

Students will develop increasingly sophisticated knowledge and skills which will allow them to design and produce quality, fit for purpose digital outcomes. With their enhanced knowledge and digital skills, students will create digital content for the web, interactive digital platforms and print. The course is underpinned by  the strands of "Designing and developing digital outcomes" and "Computational thinking for digital technologies".

Recommended Prior Learning:  Technology courses are open entry subject to HOF approval. Prior learning in the selected area is recommended.

Contact Teacher: Irena Krchnavy

Outcomes

• Endorsement available: Yes

• UE Approved: Yes

• Internal credits:  13

• External credits:  4

• Total credits:  17

• UE Literacy writing credits: 3

• UE Literacy reading credits: 0

• UE Approved: Yes

Possible next steps:

Tertiary education, training or employment

Technology - Digital Technology Environments