YEAR 11 Digital Technologies

Aims

To develop knowledge and skills in a range of Digital Technologies with a key focus on the design and development of web pages and web based apps.   

Course Content

Most of today's digital content is provided through web sites and web applications.  Learners will learn the process of designing and developing digital content, with a focus web and app development, through building knowledge and skills in the following areas:

• using Adobe Creative Cloud software to design interactive web page prototypes and prepare images for the web 

• design and usability principles for web pages and digital applications

• gathering, managing and presenting data on a web page

• coding a web page using HTML and CSS 

• coding a web app using JavaScript

• the software engineering process of designing, prototyping and testing

• the computer science principles underpinning human computer interaction

Skills

Digital Technologies are transforming and shaping how we live. Studying digital technologies develops the computational thinking, problem-solving and critical thinking skills that are necessary for innovation and intervention in the world by design.  In addition, studying Digital Technologies:

• encourages risk taking, lateral and divergent thinking, the development of multiple solutions to problems, trial and error, teamwork, and the management of resources effectively and efficiently

• explores the role of human computer interaction, including its impact on culture and society, aesthetics, and acceptance of digital technology

• seeks to empower learners to make informed choices in the use of technology and in their responses to technological change

Assessment 

In class assessments, school examinations.

This course may include 1 NCEA standard, either an internal or an external. To be confirmed at the beginning of the 2024 school year.

This subject has links with

DVC, Visual Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences

Prior knowledge required

An interest in design and problem solving; a creative mind; ability to work independently. Personal qualities: curiosity, perseverance, organisational and communication skills.

Next Step

NCEA Level 2 Digital Technologies