Outline of Course
Digital Media Design is a diverse and exciting industry that spans many specialisms. These specialisms include areas such as 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, conceptual art, gaming, film and VFX. Digital Media Design leads to Digital Technologies at Year 11 and is also helpful for students interested in Digital Art, Design and Media Studies.
Digital Media Design at Year 9 is the pathway for those students who want to explore animation and design through digitally created outcomes. The semester course at Year 9 allows students to:
Develop an understanding of the design process
Explore composition and animation
Explore software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Animator
Develop an understanding of design elements
Develop an understanding of contexts and end-users
Students will undertake a range of projects during the semester which will allow them to explore and build new skill sets in a digital environment.
Outline of Course
Digital technologies are transforming how we live, shaping our homes and our places of learning and work, changing the way in which we interact with each other in our everyday lives.
The study of Digital Technologies as a subject covers two main areas of the New Zealand curriculum.
Computational thinking for digital technologies
Students develop computational and algorithmic thinking skills and an understanding of the computer science principles that underlie all digital technologies
Designing and developing digital outcomes
Students develop an understanding that digital applications and systems are developed by people for people. They develop increasingly sophisticated understandings and skills related to the design and production of quality digital outcomes
The digital industry covers a wide range of possible contexts for creation of digital applications, with students able to explore interests in information and communications, computer programming, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development and engineering, web development, games, multimedia, robotics and electronic control, augmented and virtual reality.
Digital Technologies at Year 9 is the pathway for those students who want to create the software and systems that other people use. Students will undertake two major projects during the semester in consultation with their teacher which will be taken from the following list.
Develop an understanding of computational thinking
Develop applications using machine learning and artificial intelligence
Explore electronics and robotics
Design and build computer programs
Design and build websites
Mobile app development
Outline of Course
While we focus on expanding technical skills to achieve the practical competencies only seen on “Master Chef”, students will enjoy opportunities to explore, design and create a range of different food products that reflect both New Zealand’s changing food habits and global food trends.
In our “Eat Street” unit, students will research the Mediterranean diet and use this as a starting point for developing and refining a fusion product to be prepared in class. This semester course provides an introduction to nutrition, safe practice and skill acquisition, providing a solid platform for further learning in Food Design Technology.
Students will:
engage in a design cycle
develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to design and create solutions for authentic issues
process and communicate information
problem solve through ongoing modelling and the evaluation of design possibilities
appreciate past, present and emerging design within diverse contexts
develop a design attitude that develops the values of integrity, honesty and social responsibility
Course Costs: $65. The course fee covers the cost of ingredients for practical food preparation.
This course caters for students with dietary restrictions.
Outline of Course
This course offers students opportunities to develop skills and knowledge related to designing and developing functional and beautiful products in textiles. Students will learn new skills to fabricate and manipulate materials within a project-based learning environment. They will work to develop creative solutions to real-world problems. Students are expected to engage with an inquiry-based process, allowing them to develop and refine a unique and personalised solution within the design theme of “Be Seen Be Safe” .
Students will:
engage in and enjoy the design cycle.
develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to design and create solutions to authentic problems.
apply technology to process and communicate information
problem solve through ongoing modelling and the evaluation of design possibilities
collaboration with others
appreciate past, present and emerging design within diverse contexts
develop a design attitude that develops the values of integrity, honesty and social responsibility
Course Costs: $50. Students will supply fabrics as required for their final outcomes however the course costs will cover any trialing of ideas.