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Digital Technologies: Digital Game Design and Development (Code: DIGA09)
Digital Technologies: Digital Game Design and Development (Code: DIGA09)
Learning Area Leader: Mr Comas
You may be interested in this Elective if you enjoy: Playing and creating their own computer games. Bringing creative ideas to life through logical thinking. Working independently and developing problem solving skills or wish to pursue these subjects in the Senior Years: Year 10 Digital Solutions with Python and/or VCE Applied Computing.
Major Focus – Programming/ Creating Digital Solutions
In this course you'll learn the essential procedures and practical programming skills needed to design and build interactive computer games from scratch! You'll master the steps involved in crafting a successful game, from initial concept to polished product, and explore the fundamental conventions of game programming.
You'll get hands-on experience designing and developing your own unique games using GDevelop, a powerful and intuitive game creation platform. Beyond coding, you'll also learn to enhance your games by editing sound files, manipulating images, and creating custom character sprites.
· Create and explore diverse genres of computer games, understanding what makes each unique.
· Learn to design and develop functional computer programs that bring your game ideas to life.
· Manipulate sounds and images to create immersive audio and captivating visuals for your games.
· Critically examine the elements that contribute to a successful and engaging game experience.
Assessment
Topic 1: Introduction to Game Design
Project 1 - Maze games - Part A - Fundamental game mechanics
Topic 2: Designing Gameplay and Progression
Project 1 - Maze games - Part B - Game complexity and progression
Topic 3: Creating Complex Games
Project 2 - Platform games - Design and develop a platformer game
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Digital Technologies: Digital Media, Design and Data (Code: DIMM09)
Digital Technologies: Digital Media, Design and Data (Code: DIMM09)
Learning Area Leader: Mr Comas
You may be interested in this Elective if you enjoy: Designing and creating digital solutions. Being creative and bringing ideas to life. Working independently and developing strong problem-solving skills or wish to pursue these subjects in the Senior Years: Year 10 Digital Innovation: Web and Data, Year 10 Digital Solutions with Python and/or VCE Applied Computing.
Major Focus – Programming/ Creating Digital Solutions
Dive into the exciting world of digital communication! This subject empowers you to convey ideas effectively through various multimedia formats. You'll learn to seamlessly combine text, sound, and graphics to produce professional-quality digital solutions. Beyond creative design, you'll also develop essential skills in working with data, preparing you for the demands of the modern digital world.
We'll explore these skills using industry-relevant software, including Adobe Photoshop, Audacity, Excel and online web development environments.
· Creating various examples of multimedia products that are intended to inform, educate, persuade and entertain.
· Learning how to design and create websites using HTML5 and CSS3, and online tools.
· Manipulating sounds and images for inclusion in online solutions.
· Use basic spreadsheet skills to analyse data and produce reports.
· Applying appropriate design tools for solution development.
· Examining the formats and conventions that make for an effective information product.
Assessment
Topic 1: Data Representation
Project 1: Website banner
Project 2: Audio introduction
Topic 2: Data Analysis
Project 3: Data Manipulation and Visualisation
Topic 3: Website Development
Project 4: HTML5 website
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Year 9 Digital Technologies: STEM (Code: DIST09)
Year 9 Digital Technologies: STEM (Code: DIST09)
Learning Area Leader: Mr Comas
You may be interested in this Elective if you enjoy: STEM in Year 7, working independently and problem solving or wish to pursue these subjects in the Senior Years: Year 10 Digital Solutions with Python and/or VCE Applied Computing, Systems Engineering, Specialist Mathematics, Mathematical Methods, Physics.
Major Focus – Programming/ Digital Systems / Creating Digital Solutions
Year 9 STEM is structured on the idea of educating students in four specific areas: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Step into the exciting world of robotics and physical computing! This subject is all about building and programming robots and minicomputers (small, programmable microcontrollers) to solve real-world problems. You’ll use EV3 Lego Mindstorms and micro:bits, learning to code in Python and follow an engineering design process. You’ll explore how technology interacts with the world around us - through sensors, wireless communication, and algorithms.
This subject is hands-on, creative and future-focused. You’ll build real tech, solve meaningful problems, and develop skills that are in high demand - like coding, design thinking, and teamwork. Whether you’re into engineering, computing, or just love building things, this subject sets you up for success in senior years and beyond.
· Design and test algorithms to solve real-world challenges.
· Control inputs, processes and outputs using code.
· Investigate how sensors like LEDs, temperature and light sensors gather data.
· Understand how digital systems work and how to improve them.
· Collaborate using cloud tools and document your learning journey.
Assessment
Topic 1: Robotics - Analyse and Design
Robotics Project: Part A - Analysis / specification
Robotics Project: Part B - Design
Topic 2: Robotics – Develop and Evaluate
Robotics Project: Part C - Development and evaluation
Topic 3: Physical Computing with Python
Python programming course and micro:bit project
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