The study of Computing Technology in Years 8–10 enables students to:

• become safe and responsible users of computing technologies and developers of innovative digital solutions

• develop an understanding of the interrelationships between technical knowledge, social awareness and project management

• to develop skills in analysing data, designing for user experience, connecting people and systems, developing websites and apps, building mechatronic systems, and creating simulations or games. Students use hardware and software to manage and secure data.

• develop their ability to think creatively to produce and evaluate products.

• develop skills through practical application and design to produce and evaluate creative solutions using a range of computing technologies, including multimedia, digital media, virtual and augmented realities, gaming, graphical data and visualisations, networks and devices.

Computing Technology 8–10 Syllabus has 6 focus areas:

• Enterprise information systems: Modelling networks and social connections

• Enterprise information systems: Designing for user experience

• Enterprise information systems: Analysing data

• Software development: Building mechatronic and automated systems

• Software development: Creating games and simulations

• Software development: Developing apps and web software

100-hour course

Students undertaking the 100-hour course are required to complete:

• at least 1 Enterprise Information Systems focus area

• at least 1 Software Development focus area

• 2–3 focus areas - either individually or combined

• practical learning and project work for most of the course time

• at least one group project.