12 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY - MATIHIKO

Students will have opportunities to develop digital outcomes of their choosing, as they further develop their understanding of fundamental computational concepts, and their knowledge of digital technology design.
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
- Networks, Linux and Cybersecurity

Students will also explore key concepts in human-computer interaction. This is an open entry course and is available to students even if they have not taken Digital Technology in Year 11, although extra tuition may be required. 

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

Internal Assessment 16 credits. External assessment 3 credits.