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NCEA Level 2 Digital Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Elliott.

Students choosing digital technologies pathways for NCEA Level 2 will develop the more specialised skills that industry partners say are in high demand. 

This course requires students to make a Digital Outcome to fulfil a need or opportunity - students are guided through an inquiry process to design and develop a digital outcome to meet the needs of a local or regional opportunity. The outcomes can range from apps, games, 3D augmented reality, web sites, movies, comic strips  or wherever the student's interest lies.

They are required to conduct an Inquiry leading to writing a proposal, researching and applying relevant conventions to design the outcome. They will then proceed to use advanced processes to develop the outcome.  Students experience project management as they participate in the course and have fun along the way! 


Course Overview

Term 1
AS91890 Conduct an inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome.
Developing an effective proposal that meets the project requirements for a Digital Outcome that you will select.

Term 2
AS91891 - Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome.
Students are required to investigate the relevant conventions for their outcome, and generate a range of ideas so they can develop a design appropriate for purpose.

Term 3
AS91893 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome.
Students begin to create the digital technologies outcome using advanced processes through planning, trialing and testing.

AS91897 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome.
This standard is gained through by using their project management during the year and the trialing and testing of their digital outcome.

Term 4
The external report which is a summary of their year's project.

Recommended Prior Learning

10 Credits NCEA Level 1 Digital Technologies.

Pathway

In Digital Technologies, students can explore a range of exciting careers. You might become a Software Developer or Web Developer, crafting apps and websites that engage users. Game Designers create immersive experiences, while Data Analysts interpret data to guide decisions. UX/UI Designers enhance user interactions, and Cybersecurity Specialists protect against digital threats. For those fascinated by innovation, AI Engineers develop intelligent systems, and Robotics Engineers build smart machines. Other dynamic roles include Digital Content Creators, IT Consultants, and Cloud Computing Specialists, each offering unique opportunities to shape the future of technology.

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.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91890 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.1 - Conduct an inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91891 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.2 - Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

A.S. 91893 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.4 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

A.S. 91897 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91899 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.10 - Present a summary of developing a digital outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.