St Mary’s College (Wellington)
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Level 1 Digital Technologies
11DT Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs G. Herder.
Recommended Prior LearningOpen Entry. If you like problem solving, being creative and finding out how things work, then this is the course for you.
This NCEA Level 1 course is open entry, allowing students to experience success without prior study in Year 10.
The course offers a unique opportunity to dive into the dynamic fields of Computer Science and Website Design and Development.
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Learn Python, a widely-loved programming language, to create a program. Python is known for being easy to understand and write, and used every day all over the world.
Learn website design with HTML and CSS and become a front-end web developer by creating your own stunning and functional website.
Learn about interface design and user experience: this includes Jakob Nielsen’s usability heuristics alongside Mātāpono Māori principles to improve the design and user experience of digital interfaces.
This course aims to ignite the interest of young wāhine in digital technologies and help them discover which area aligns best with their strengths and passions.
Why choose Level 1 Digital Technologies?
If you’re curious about computers, design, apps, or how digital systems work behind the scenes.
If you enjoy solving problems creatively and want to build projects that matter.
If you're considering a career in software engineering, game development, UX/UI design, cybersecurity, or data science.
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2 internal Achievement Standards
1 external Achievement Standard
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These standards are subject to change at the discretion of the HOLA.