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.
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.2 - Develop a digital technologies outcome
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of usability in human-computer interfaces
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.4 - Design a digital technologies outcome
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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.