NCEA Level 3 Digital Technology
Course Description
Level 3 Course Objectives
This course is designed to introduce students to a wide range of elements that form part of the exciting and ever changing world of Information Technology.
You will be challenged to learn advanced Game development, 3D modelling, programming and database skills. You must be fairly good with a computer, be both creative and logical in order to be successful in it.
Course content
In this course students will research, design, plan and develop the following digital media outcomes.
1. Designing and producing a digital media outcome for a stakeholder.
2. Create a 3D game using Unity, Blender, or Maya.
3. Use Agile software development methods and practices where solutions evolve through collaboration.
4. Code a standard Python interface using Tkinter package and Object-oriented methodology for programming.
5. Manage data using Structured Query Language for a Computer Science Project.
External Assessment
Students will also be expected to present a reflective analysis of all the work done during the year.
Where does the course lead to?
This course is designed to prepare students who would like to pursue Digital Technology at higher levels.
Careers in computer based subjects are some of the fastest growing and highest paid in New Zealand. Digital Technology will provide a stepping stone for students with an interest in this area to develop their skills further. Future opportunities in Digital Technology and Computing are without boundaries.
Course Overview
Term 1
Create a 3D game using Unity, Blender, or Maya.
Use Agile software development methods and practices where solutions evolve through collaboration.
Term 2
Code a standard Python interface using Tkinter package and Object-oriented methodology for programming.
Term 3
Manage data using Structured Query Language for a Computer Science Project.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students need to have taken Level 2 DTE or if not, need permission from the teacher in charge (TiC) or head of department (HoD) by requesting an exemption.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students will be asked to donate $10
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.3 - Use complex techniques to develop a database
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.4 - Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.10 - Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome
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.