Level 3 Digital Technology
13DIGT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms R. Hay
This course provides opportunities for students to further explore skills and knowledge in design, coding, and website/app development to produce a digital solution for an identified purpose. Computer science concepts will be investigated and applied to the development of students’ own projects across a range of contexts. This learning will be consolidated into a portfolio of technological practice including research, end user consultation, evaluation, and refinement of design ideas.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Recommended Prior Learning
12 credits in Level 2 Digital Technology or approval from the HOD/TIC.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91617 v3 Generic Technology 3.10 - Undertake a critique of a technological outcome's design | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91901 v1 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.2 - Apply user experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 91903 v1 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.4 - Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome | 3 |
I |
4 |
|||
| A.S. 91907 v1 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome | 3 |
I |
6 |
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| A.S. 91909 v1 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.10 - Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome | 3 |
E |
3 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 4
* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Animator, Application Developer, Computer Scientist, Computer Systems Analyst, Database Developer, Game Developer, Graphic Designer, IT Manager, Information Security Analyst, Multimedia Designer, Programmer, Software Developer/Engineer, Systems Administrator, User Experience Designer, Web Developer/Designer
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths