NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies
13DT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs C. Sunnex.
Recommended Prior LearningRequires a minimum of 8 credits from NCEA Level 2 digital technologies.
Students choosing digital technologies pathways for NCEA Level 3 will develop the more specialised skills that industry partners say are in high demand. Digital content covers two key areas, computational thinking and designing and developing digital outcomes.
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.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS91900 (6) Conduct a critical inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome
Term 2
Follow industry standard tools, techniques and processes to research, design and develop your outcome
AS91901 (3) Apply User Experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome
AS91907 (6) Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
Term 3
AS91903 (4) Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome
Term 4
A.S. 91909 - Present a reflective analaysis of developing a digital outcome - this is an optional external standard for students wishing to gain a subject endorsement.
Assessment Policy & Procedures Career Pathways
Animator/Digital Artist, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Electronics Engineer, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Technical Writer, Systems Administrator, Information Technology Architect, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Office Manager, Tertiary Lecturer, Project Manager, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Marketing Specialist, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Data Analyst, Scrum Master
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery8GB USB Storage Device