NCEA Level 3 Digital Technologies
13DT Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr M. Elliott.
Recommended Prior LearningRequires a minimum of 8 credits from NCEA Level 2 digital technologies.
Step up your Digital Technology skills with NCEA Level 3! This course builds on the foundation you’ve developed in Level 2, giving you the freedom to dive into your own innovative projects. You’ll explore and develop sophisticated media solutions using a range of advanced digital technologies.
Get hands-on with complex programming techniques and high-level languages to design and build cutting-edge solutions. You’ll delve into industry practices and apply your skills to enhance your projects, learning to create solutions that are both effective and impactful.
Throughout the year, you'll engage in a comprehensive process of investigation (ngā rangahau), design (te hoahoa), development (te whakawhanake), and reflection (te arotake), with regular checkpoints to keep you on track. With guidance and support, you’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of your creativity and technical skills, preparing you for the future in the digital world. Let’s turn your ideas into reality and shape the future of technology together. Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui!
Course Overview
Term 1
In Year 13, the training wheels are off. You’re not just building projects; you’re solving real problems for real people. This is as close as it gets to working at a place like Google or Xero.
AS91900 6 CREDITS INTERNAL (The Deep Dive): You’re the expert now. You’ll investigate the biggest "What Ifs" in tech and use your research to justify exactly what you’re going to build. It’s about having a voice in the future of technology.
Term 2
AS91901 - 3 CREDITS INTERNAL - (The Mind Reader): This is UX (User Experience). You’ll learn the psychology of design. Why do people click that button? How can we make tech that feels "natural"? You’ll design for the human brain.
Term 3
AS91903 - 4 CREDITS INTERNAL - (The Master Builder): This is the high-end stuff. You’ll use "Complex" tools to build something that actually works perfectly. It’s about high-quality, professional-level output that you can put straight into your portfolio.
AS91907 - 6 CREDITS INTERNAL- (The Mastermind): You’ll run your project like a pro team. You’ll try things, break them, fix them, and prove that you can handle a complex build from start to finish without breaking a sweat.
Term 4
AS91909 - 3 CREDITS EXTERNAL (The Final Boss): This is your chance to reflect on your masterpiece. You’ll analyze your work and tell the story of how you became a high-level digital creator.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
8GB USB Storage Device