Level 3 Digital Technologies Programming
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. O'Brien.
Level 3 Digital Technologies Programming
This course introduces students to authentic, recognised tools and techniques to help them develop digital outcomes in the same way they would in the workplace. With a particular focus on programming, the course covers subjects such as user experience methodologies, object-orientated programming techniques and the Agile approach to product development, students completing the course are well placed to pursue tertiary study or employment in the creative digital industries or a wide range of other career pathways.
The course consists of two major projects: developing a graphic computer game with Python using object-oriented programming, and a collaborative project where students work in a team to design and develop a website for a client.
Students will complete four Level 3 NCEA Internal assessments and one Level 3 NCEA External Assessment. The total number of credits for this course is 22.
Students are required to have passed the Level 2 Digital Technologies Programming course with 14 or more credits to be eligible for this course
Course Overview
Term 1
Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program
Term 2
Apply user experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies
Term 3
Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome
Term 4
Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome - External
Entry Criteria
Students must have successfully completed the Level 2 Digital Technologies Programming course with 14 or more credits at Achievement or above.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
Students must have a laptop or computer at home to complete coursework.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.2 - Apply user experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.4 - Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program
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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
Pathway Tags
Business Analyst, Software Developer, Statistician, Clinical Coder, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Technical Writer, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Information Technology Architect, Game Developer, Market Research Analyst, Travel Agent/Adviser, Security Consultant,
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.