Qualification - NCEA level 2

Knowledge and skill in Digital Technologies are essential for the 21st-century workplace. Having a background in Digital Technologies increases employment opportunities in a range of fields. It is an essential course for students thinking about future pathways in computer science, creative industries (animation, movie-making, interface design, web development), product design, business or engineering. It also complements other NCEA classes.

This course provides the foundation knowledge and skills necessary for students wishing to take Digital Technology and/or Design at NCEA Level 3.

Course Outline

This course builds on the foundational knowledge covered at Level One. It is highly recommended that students have taken this course, however, students can pick it up at Level Two after consultation with Mr Scott. This course also complements Level Two Design and students often have great success taking both.

Digital Technology Areas Covered

• How data can be stored, sorted and displayed using a computer database.

• Digital media skills - using raster and vector graphics in the creation of an animated outcome.

• Learn project management strategies and related applications to manage the creation  of a simple 2D platformer game. This project can be done in pairs.

• Explore a computer science concept like computer security, artificial intelligence, encryption or error control.