Year 9 Digital Technology - Computing (1 Term) (9DGT)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Rounds, Mr D. Williams.
In this exciting technology field, students embark on a creative journey to design and develop cutting-edge digital products, such as using specialized software to craft captivating video games and engaging websites. This hands-on approach allows students to unleash their imagination and bring their ideas to life in the digital realm. These areas of study also encompass a comprehensive exploration of fundamental computer skills across a wide array of software applications, empowering students to effectively navigate and utilize the tools at their disposal in both academic and professional settings.
Moreover, this course will teach the basics of programming to give students a ground level education of the inner workings behind the applications and programs that they use every day on their phones and computers. Through understanding what lies beneath the software they use, students gain a more comprehensive understanding of the digital world they are living in. Whether they aspire to become game designers, software developers, or simply savvy technology users, students will emerge from this course with a comprehensive skill set and a passion for innovation in the digital landscape.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$5 for printing.
Pathway
Software Developer, Computer Programmer, Web Developer, Mobile App Developer, Game Developer, Database Administrator, Systems Analyst, Network Administrator, IT Consultant, Cybersecurity Specialist, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Researcher, Cloud Computing Specialist, DevOps Engineer, Full-Stack Developer, Front-End Developer, Back-End Developer, UI/UX Designer, Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Big Data Analyst, Blockchain Developer, Computer Systems Engineer, Information Systems Manager, IT Project Manager, Technical Writer, Software Tester, Multimedia Programmer, Computer Graphics Developer, Virtual Reality (VR) Developer, Augmented Reality (AR) Developer. CopyRet
Disclaimer
Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.