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Prerequisite None
Course Description
Computer-based technology is an integral part of contemporary society. This is reflected in daily activities carried out in contexts such as the workplace, education, entertainment, recreation and the home. In this course, students will participate in hands-on activities to develop skills, knowledge and understanding related to information and communication technologies so that they can participate confidently in these environments.
Project work is integrated into the course and there are opportunities for individual and group projects in each of the modules. Project-based methodology is commonly used throughout the information and communication technology industries and students will emulate these approaches. The importance of project work is reinforced through a mandatory project assessment requirement.
This course is studied as a 1 unit 60-hour course over Year 11. The course is a Content Endorsed course and cannot be counted towards the ATAR. There is no HSC examination in this subject.
For whom is this subject intended
Students who do not require an ATAR and would like to develop skills using popular computer applications. The skills gained will be valuable in a wide variety of workplace environments.
Course Content
Computing Applications consists of 12 modules which may be studied as either 15-hour or 30-hour modules. Modules selected will meet students’ specific needs and interests. Module 1 – Hardware and Software Skills provides an opportunity to assess student’s understanding and skills and is therefore advised as an introductory module. It is also expected that where two modules of the same title are mentioned, Module I is taught first. For example, Graphics I precedes Graphics II.
These are an example of modules to be delivered.
Hardware and Software Skills
Desktop Publishing II
Graphics I
Databases
Graphics II
Communications I
Spreadsheets I
Communications II
Spreadsheets II
Multimedia I
Desktop Publishing I
Multimedia II
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