Level 2 Digital Technologies
12DT Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. Davies.
Recommended Prior LearningNo entrance requirement - just a great attitude and willingness to learn!
Be a designer, creator and inventor of technology, not just the operator. Almost every career has a computing component in it now and this course will help future-proof job opportunities.
The Digital Media unit focuses on making websites and creating original, innovative images. We cover programming fundamentals using the free program Python. In Computer Science, find out how artificial intelligence will revolutionise our world, computer security, error control and encryption, depending on which topics are being examined that year.
The course includes standards from the following areas:
Designing and Developing Digital Outcomes
Our course focuses on developing and making websites. Students can choose to do EITHER databases OR programming.
Computational thinking for Digital Technologies
Standards from this area focus on programming with Python and Computer Science which includes artificial intelligence and encryption.
Learning Areas:
Pathway
web developer, 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 utilise Digital Technologies.
Career PathwaysAnimator/Digital Artist, Cook, Mining Engineer, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Survey Technician, Aeroplane Pilot, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Chemist, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Film and Video Editor, Medical Physicist, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Tailor/Dressmaker, Biomedical Engineer, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Corrections Officer, Systems Administrator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Economist, Engineering Machinist, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Glass Processor, Locksmith, Recreation Co-ordinator, Recycler/Dismantler, Geospatial Specialist, Penetration Tester, Data Analyst, Garment Technician
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryNone required.