Information Technology is a semester-long course that introduces you to key concepts in computer science and programming. You'll learn about systems thinking, data security, and software development while creating your own digital solutions to real-world problems.
• Create a programming folio showcasing your coding skills
• Develop a software solution using the problem-solving methodology
• Analyze and evaluate existing information systems
• Collaborate on a group project to create and launch a digital product
• Present your work and prototypes for feedback and testing
By the end of the course, you'll have hands-on experience in programming and software development, understanding both the technical and ethical aspects of information technology while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
1. Human-Computer Interaction: Explore how humans interact with networked systems and the complexities involved.
2. Data Security and Privacy: Learn about data compression, security practices, and privacy implications in information systems.
3. Programming Fundamentals: Develop skills in algorithmic design and object-oriented programming.
4. Software Development Process: Understand the steps involved in planning, creating, and evaluating digital solutions.
5. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Explore applications of these technologies in modern computing.
This subject is a pre-requisite for Information Technology Level 2. It also provides important background knowledge for VCE Applied Computing (including Software Development), Systems Engineering and Algorithmics streams.