13DT

Level 3 Digital Technologies

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Herder.

  • This course is open entry, allowing you to experience success without prior study in Year 12.

  • It offers a unique opportunity to work with front and back-end web design, run your own server, create a database and use project management tools.

  • Careers in computer-based fields are among the fastest growing and highest paid in New Zealand.

    What you will learn: 

    Develop both the front and back end of a website, using XAMPP to run the website and database on a local webserver. 

    Develop skills in HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL database systems. 

    Gain an insight into Agile project management methodology and tools such as Trello to manage workload and meet deadlines.

    This course aims to ignite students’ interest in digital technology and help them identify which area aligns best with their skills and interests.

    Assessments:

  • 3 Internals - 16 credits
  • 1 External  -   3 credits
  • 19 credits total

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

none required

Pathway

web developer, animator, computer games developer, software developer, systems analyst, computer games tester, IT trainer, database administrator, computer service and repair technician, electronics engineer, programmer, digital marketing, Ecommerce, graphic design, social media marketing, computer scientist, machine learning engineer, secretary. Most jobs include utilise Digital Technologies.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91610 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.3 - Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
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


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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


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


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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:

  • meeting any course entry requirements
  • minimum class sizes
  • the availability of teaching staff

and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.