Year 13 Digital Technology
13DGT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. James.
Recommended Prior LearningIt is preferred that students have completed Year 12 Digital Technology, however they can still experience success if they have not. Students need to be committed to learning the work they are less familiar with and be able to work independently on their project.
Digital Technology empowers you to apply knowledge creatively to solve problems. It's about harnessing computers and their applications to craft effective digital solutions for clients and stakeholders in the real world.
How will you learn in this course?
The Community Client Project (Terms 1-3). After a brief skill refresher, the core of this course involves a substantial, multi-term project for a community client. You'll select your passion area – either Digital Media (think creating compelling visuals, animations, or multimedia content) or Coding (like developing applications or programming solutions). This project guides you through every stage of development, from in-depth inquiry and detailed proposal to the hands-on design, development, and creation of your final product.
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Unit Standards based program. If a full community project isn't right for you, you can approach the year in small units, focusing on one standard at a time. There is a wide range of unit standards available to select from. From photo editing, preparing documents to computer programming.
This course is designed to provide you with robust digital technology skills, preparing you effectively for future employment or higher education. The flexibility in choosing standards means you'll grow your independence and initiative, navigating a vibrant classroom where diverse and exciting projects are always underway.
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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.
Students also have the option of completing the external exam 91908 - Analyse an area of computer science - 3 Credits which will allow them to gain subject endorsement.
At level three there are also two scholarships that students may enter. The Digital Technology Scholarship and/or the Technology Scholarship. These take extra work and commitment from the start of the year is necessary for success.
It is useful for students to have their own wired headphones to be able to use in class.