Digital Technology: Level 2

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

● Using advanced skills and techniques for the creation of raster and vector graphics using Photoshop and Illustrator.

● Advanced website concepts to create responsive websites.

● Using advanced computer programming concepts for Game Design in Unity or Roblox or advanced digital amination concepts and techniques using After Effects. 

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

Digital Technology Level 2 2023