13DTE

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.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91902 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.3 - Use complex techniques to develop a database


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91903 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.4 - Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91906 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91907 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91909 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.10 - Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
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.