11TEC

11 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY - MATIHIKO

Course Description

Curriculum Leader: Mr K. Paterson.

Students will have opportunities to create digital projects in a context of their choice, as they further develop their understanding of how to design and develop digital outcomes. Students will also learn how to code and write basic computer programs.

Contexts students may use to develop their skills include:

- Web development, using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Virtual Reality creation and programming using Unreal game engine
- Game design, development and programming using Unreal game engine
- Databases using JavaScript and Firebase
- Digital video creation and editing
- Digital music production
- Raspberry Pi projects

Students will also explore key concepts in human-computer interaction. Prior knowledge or experience in any of the above is not required as this is an introductory senior year. 

The skills and knowledge acquired in this course will serve as a solid grounding for the Level 2 and Level 3 Digital Technology courses as well as for a future involving technology careers beyond school.

Internal Assessment 10 credits. External assessment either 5 credits or 10 credits.

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