13DTP

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. Students who have completed the Level 2 Digital Technologies Computing course do not qualify for entry into this course.

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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91901 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.2 - Apply user experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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
4
4
4
4
4
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
6
6
6
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
6
6
6
6
6
6
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
3
3
3
3
3
3
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: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.