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year 12 digital technologies
year 12 digital technologies
Year 12 Digital Technologies is an engaging and dynamic course designed to deepen students' understanding of digital systems, computational thinking, and digital innovation. This course builds on foundational skills acquired in previous years and introduces advanced concepts and practices that prepare students for further study and careers in the digital and technology sectors. Students will explore a wide range of topics including programming, data management, web development, cybersecurity, and digital media, with an emphasis on real-world applications and problem-solving.
Key Topics
Key Topics
Advanced Programming: Students will refine their coding skills, focusing on complex problem-solving, efficient algorithms, and software development best practices.
Data Management and Analysis: This includes database design, SQL, data visualization, and techniques for managing and interpreting large datasets.
Web Development: Students will learn to create interactive and responsive websites using HTML, CSS, and web development frameworks.
Digital Media: Exploration of digital content creation, including graphics, animation, video production, and multimedia integration.
Ethics and Impacts of Technology: Discussion of the ethical issues surrounding technology use, data privacy, and the societal impacts of emerging technologies.
course outline
course outline
The structure of the course will be determined by the needs of the students wishing to take the course and the skills of the teaching staff.
Areas of Digital Technology that may be covered within the course:
understanding computing systems and how to manage them
computer programming
demonstrating advanced concepts of digital media
linking of digital information with data (examples could be databases, spreadsheets, websites)
Why Digital Technologies?
Why Digital Technologies?
Year 12 Digital Technologies prepares students for advanced study in fields such as computer science, information technology, software engineering, and digital media. It also equips students with practical skills and knowledge applicable to a wide range of careers in the rapidly evolving digital and technology sectors.
possible careers
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
course costs
course costs
None.
Assessment
Assessment
INTERNAL CREDITS
INTERNAL CREDITS
20
EXTERNAL CREDITS
EXTERNAL CREDITS
3
UE WRITING
UE WRITING
0
UE READING
UE READING
0
pre-requisites
pre-requisites
None. Year 11 Digital Technologies an advantage.
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