YEAR 7
Learning in Digital Technologies focuses on further developing
understanding and skills in computational thinking such as decomposing problems
and prototyping; and engaging students with a wider range of information
systems as they broaden their experiences and involvement in national, regional
and global activities.
YEAR 9
Learning in Digital Technologies focuses on further developing
understanding and skills in computational thinking such as precisely and
accurately describing problems and the use of modular approaches to solutions.
It also focuses on engaging students with specialised learning in preparation
for vocational training or learning in the senior secondary years.
YEAR 10
Students learn the
fundamentals of programming and management of data & systems. Digital Technologies is both a practical and theoretical subject
which investigates how computers work. Students will gain skills in data
management, programming, interface design, development and evaluation. This is
an Academic Pathway subject with high level programming and writing
requirements.
Commerce Certificate Course
Commerce Certificate course is a hands-on commerce subject that caters for
both the application of business and information technology skills. The course will cover both the Certificate I
in Business and the Certificate I in Information, Digital Media and
Technology. This pathway is ideal for
students who plan to move towards the vocational pathway in Years 11 and 12.
YEAR 11
& 12
Digital Solutions – General Senior Subject
Digital
Solutions enables students to learn about algorithms, computer languages and
user interfaces through generating digital solutions to problems. Students
engage with data, information and applications to create digital solutions that
filter and present data in timely and efficient ways while understanding the
need to encrypt and protect data. They understand personal, local and global
impact computing and the issues associated with the ethical integration of
technology into our daily lives. Students
use problem-based learning to write computer programs to create digital
solutions that: use data; require interactions with users and within systems; and
affect people, the economy and environments. They develop solutions using
combinations of readily available hardware and software development
environments, code libraries or specific instructions provided through
programming. Students create, construct
and repurpose solutions that are relevant in a world where data and digital
realms are transforming entertainment, education, business, manufacturing and
many other industries.
Certificate II in Information, Digital Media and Technology (VET)
Students work with computers and software on a
practical level - This training package is
a purely competency based subject. Students who complete this course have the
opportunity to obtain ICAICT20115
CERTIFICATE II in INFORMATION, DIGITAL MEDIA and TECHNOLOGY. Throughout this course, students will
undertake tasks that represent workplace environment situations. The skills and
techniques they will use in this classroom will make them job ready for many
workplace environments. In this course
students will study topics including—sustainability, OHS, powerpoint, communicate
and work in an IT environment, computer hardware and software (installing
software and running diagnostic tests) and corporate marketing. After
completing this course of study, students will be equipped to undertake a
Certificate III in Information Technology at TAFE or within a traineeship in a
workplace. This course offers many
pathways to employment and further competency based study.
If you require any further details, please contact:
MJ Raatz, Head of Department (Digital Technologies)