St Mary’s College (Wellington) St Mary’s College (Wellington)

Level 2 Digital Technologies

12DT
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs G. Herder.

Recommended Prior Learning

No entrance requirement - just a great attitude and willingness to learn!



This course is open entry allowing you to experience success without prior study in Year 11.

This course will provide a stepping stone for students interested in developing their skills further. Careers in computer-based fields are among the fastest-growing and highest-paid in New Zealand.

Learning:

  • Learn advanced programming techniques in Python, a widely-loved programming language. 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 project management and use tools like Trello to manage workload and meet deadlines. 

Course Overview:

  • 3 Internals, 1 External
  • 18 credits total
Learning Areas:

Technology


Pathway

Level 3 Digital Technologies

Career Pathways

Animator/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/Stationery
										
None required.

										

								


				






    

        
Disclaimer

        
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.