11DTE

NCEA Level 1 Digital Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr L. John.

Level 1 Course Objectives

This course aims to ignite students' interest in digital technology and help them identify which area aligns best with their skills and interests. Students will explore various facets of digital technology to determine their preferred focus and future direction. The course covers a wide range of topics within three main categories:

1. Programming

2. Developing a Digital Media Outcome

3. Designing a Technology Outcome

4. Human-Computer Interaction (External)


Course Content

Programming: Develop proficiency in coding with Python. Code a standard Python solution using functions and arrays.


Developing a Digital Media Outcome: Create diverse digital media projects. Choose from one of the following:

Develop a website.

Produce audio and video content.

Design a game.

Create an electronics project.

Manage a database.

Develop a 3D modeling project.

Build a web application.


Designing a Technology Outcome: Plan: design and produce a digital media outcome for a specific stakeholder. Utilize agile software development methods where solutions evolve through collaboration.

  

External Assessment: Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of Human-Computer Interaction. This includes analyzing usability and applying HCI principles in their projects.

 

Course Progression

This course is designed to prepare students for further study in Digital Technology at Level 2. Careers in computer-based fields are among the fastest-growing and highest-paid in New Zealand. This course will provide a stepping stone for students interested in developing their skills further. Future opportunities in Digital Technology and Computing are vast and varied, offering limitless potential for growth and innovation.

Course Overview

Term 1
Develop a digital media outcome for a stakeholder.
Create a website/ 2D or 3D animation/ Game/ Database/ Electronic project
Use Agile software development methods and practices where solutions evolve through collaboration

Term 2
Code a standard Python solution using functions and arrays for programming.

Term 3
Demonstrate understanding of usability in human-computer interfaces

Term 4
Design a digital technology outcome.

Recommended Prior Learning

No prior knowledge is required; all topics will start from the beginning.


These are not recommended but "nice to have":

1. Basic Computer Literacy

2. Willingness to learn

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will be asked to donate $10

Pathway

Assessment Information

A.S. 92007 v2 Digital Technologies 1.4 - Design a digital technologies outcome.
This external is optional and will be reviewed and offered at the start of term 3 to students if it is feasible.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92004 v2
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92005 v3
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.2 - Develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92006 v2
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of usability in human-computer interfaces


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92007 v3
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies 1.4 - Design a digital technologies outcome


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.

The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.