Henderson High School
Level 3 Digital Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Sakey.
Internal Assessments
Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome involves:
Using recognised and appropriate project management tools and techniques to plan the development of a digital technologies outcome
Decomposing the digital technologies outcome into smaller components
Trialling components of the outcome
Testing that the digital technologies outcome functions as intended
Addressing relevant implications.
Use complex processes to develop an informed digital technologies outcome involves:
Effectively using project management tools and techniques to manage development, feedback and/or collaborative processes
Effectively trialing multiple components and/or techniques
Effectively using information from testing and trialling to improve the functionality of the digital technologies outcome.
Use complex processes to develop a refined digital technologies outcome involves:
Synthesising information gained from the planning, testing and trialling of components
Discussing how this information led to the development of a high-quality digital technologies outcome.
Examples of project management tools and techniques include:
Agile or waterfall techniques
Kanban or scrum boards
version control software
collaboration tools
managing assets.
External Assessment
Analyse an area of computer science involves giving an explanation of:
The key aspects of the computer science area
Relevant algorithms or other mechanisms behind the area
How the area is used, is implemented, or occurs, giving examples
Key problems or issues related to the area and how these have been or may be addressed.
Analyse, in depth, an area of computer science involves:
Providing a detailed explanation of how the technical capabilities and limitations of the area relate to humans, giving examples
Comparing and contrasting different perspectives on the area.
Computer science areas can be selected from:
Complexity and tractability
Computer vision
Big data
Computer graphics
Formal languages
Network communication protocols.
Examples of insightful conclusions include:
Innovative and imaginative connections
Exploration of less obvious implications
Making justified predictions
Suggesting improvements
Making justified generalisations that could be applied beyond the area itself
Course Overview
Term 1
Defining specifications and criteria, the iterative design process, and a more in depth introduction to python, complex techniques and data structures.
Term 2
Writing a complex computer program using complex techniques and data structures. Writing graphical user interfaces. Testing and trialling. Evaluating and integrating results, and feedback.
Term 3
Computational Complexity: Can a problem actually be solved and what makes a program efficient?
Web Design, HTML and CSS following the complex design principles.
Term 4
Elements of Aesthetics and good visual design, Accessibility, sustainability and building the web design project for assessment.
Recommended Prior Learning
L2 DGT course is a requirement. Experience in other L2 Technology courses may be considered.
If you are selecting this subject without the recommended prior learning, your acceptance is subject to HoD approval.
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 3.4 - 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
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.9 - Analyse an area of computer science
Pathway Possibilities
Mining Engineer, Auditor, Chemist, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Meteorologist, Industrial Designer, Engineering Machinist, Glass Processor, Recycler/Dismantler, Animator/Digital Artist, Accounts Officer, Administration Officer, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Product Assembler, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Artist, Film and Video Editor, Medical Physicist, Sound Technician, Tailor/Dressmaker, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Naval Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Delivery Driver, Insurance Claims Officer, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Trainer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Editor, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Systems Administrator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Radio Presenter, Personal Assistant, Records Adviser, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Information Technology Architect, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Joiner, Librarian, Library Assistant, Locksmith, Security Officer/Guard, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Office Manager, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Parking Officer, Payroll Officer, Photographer, Printer, Real Estate Agent, Wood Processing Worker, Signmaker, Travel Agent/Adviser, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Data Analyst, Scrum Master, Garment Technician, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Epidemiologist, Receptionist, Patternmaker, Civil Engineer, Clinical Coder, Intelligence Officer,
Disclaimer
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Meeting any course entry requirements
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
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