11DGT

Year 11 Digital technologies

In this course, we embark on an exciting journey through the dynamic world of digital technology, an ever-evolving field that shapes how we live, work, and interact. As part of the New Zealand Curriculum, this course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills essential for thriving in the digital age.

What to Expect

Throughout the year, we will delve into various facets of digital technologies, focusing on practical applications, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Our curriculum is structured to foster creativity, innovation, and a strong understanding of digital systems and programming.

Key Learning Areas

Digital Information: Understanding how data is collected, managed, and utilised. You'll learn to create, organize, and present information effectively using a variety of digital tools.
Digital Media: Exploring multimedia production, including graphic design, video editing, and animation. You'll have the opportunity to work on projects that showcase your creativity and technical skills.
Programming and Computer Science: Gaining a solid foundation in coding and computational thinking. We'll cover various programming languages and principles, enabling you to develop your own software applications.

course outline

This course is designed to introduce you to a variety of concepts covered in the field of Computer Science.

Specific Aims:

Investigate how humans and computers interact and how these interactions can be optimised.
Create a website using HTML code.
Create a basic computer program written in Python code.
Create a working database to manage data.

Internal assessments are based around two projects: Building a website and building a computer program.

The external assessment is an exam focussed on how humans and computers interact.

The full course outline for 2024 can be found here: 11DGT 2024

Why Digital Technologies?

In today’s technology-driven world, digital literacy is crucial. This course not only prepares you for potential careers in IT and related fields but also equips you with skills applicable to a wide range of professions. Moreover, you'll develop problem-solving abilities, enhance your creativity, and learn to collaborate effectively with others.

possible careers

A foundation in digital technologies opens the door to a multitude of exciting and rewarding career paths. Here are some of the potential careers you might pursue after developing your skills in this field:

Software Developer
Web Developer
Data Analyst
Cybersecurity Specialist
Game Developer
Digital Media Specialist
IT Support Specialist
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer
Network Administrator
Robotics Engineer

pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites to this course, but a good attitude and curiosity will get you far.

course costs

There are no costs associated with this course.

Assessment

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EXTERNAL CREDITS

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