Year 12 Digital Technology
12DGT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. James.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 11 Digital Technology is recommended, however students who have not completed 11DGT will be able to experience success in 12DGT if they are able to work independently and show commitment to learning the work they are less familiar with.
Digital Technology: Solving Real-World Problems for Real Clients, Digital Technology isn't just about understanding computers – it's about applying creative thinking and technical knowledge to solve practical problems. In this course, you'll gain the skills to design, develop, and deliver impactful digital solutions for actual clients and stakeholders.
Your Digital Journey: From Code to Community Impact This course offers a dynamic, project-driven learning experience across the academic year:
Term 1: Masterful Web Development Building on your Year 11 foundation, you'll refine your web development expertise. This term focuses on fully coding and designing sophisticated websites using HTML and CSS, giving you a powerful skill for the digital age.
Terms 2 & 3: Collaborative Client Projects put your skills to the test! You'll undertake a significant project for a community client, choosing to specialise in either Digital Media (such as creating compelling visuals, animations, or multimedia content) or Coding (developing software, scripts, or interactive systems).
Optional Challenge: Computer Science Concept External Exam For students seeking an additional academic challenge, an optional external exam (AS91898 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept) is available. While support resources will be supplied, dedicated independent study outside of class time will be crucial for success.
This course is designed to equip you with a powerful toolkit of transferable digital technology skills, preparing you for success in other academic areas, future career paths, and advanced study in Year 13 Digital Technology. The personalized nature of projects and standards requires students to develop strong independent learning habits and take initiative, as the classroom will be a hub of diverse and simultaneous creative endeavors.
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Assessment Information
The standards listed are a sample of the standards available. There is a range of options available to students to build a suitable program and work towards gaining at least 15 credits. This could be through unit standards, achievement standards or a combination of both. Courses will be developed with students at the start of the year.
To gain subject endorsement students will be offered the opportunity to complete the external assessment 91898 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept
It is useful for students to have their own wired headphones to be able to use in class.