DGT3
This course requires 2 options.

Digital Technologies 3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Alistair Simpson.

Digital Technologies is the study of how computers work; how they can be programmed; and how they can be used to manage, process and present information.

The DGT3 course focuses on:
Advanced website design (using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript)
Advanced database design (using SQL)
Advanced programming (using Java, C++, C#)

Project Management
Advanced Computer Science topics (e.g. computer graphics, algorithm tractability)

This course builds upon the skills and knowledge learnt in the DGT2 course. It is aimed at those looking to gain experience in programming and website development. A large component of the course is self-directed and requires students to be highly motivated.

2025 Digital Technology Trip - USA - Silicon Valley
• Year 12 & 13 Digital Technology Students
• Term 3/4 Holidays


Course Overview

Term 1
Programming an advanced game with a GUI using C# and Unity
Project Management



Term 2
Programming an advanced game with a GUI using C# and Unity
Project Management
Creation of an advanced PHP, HTML and CSS website
Creation of Relational MySQL DB integrated with website

Term 3
Creation of an advanced PHP, HTML and CSS website
Creation of Relational MySQL DB integrated with website

Term 4
Computer Science Concepts

Prerequisites

You must have taken the DT2 course, and gained the majority of the credits available. If you achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course, you will need HOD approval.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

No fees. No equipment required (although having access to a computer at home is highly recommended for continuing classwork at home)

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is approved for University Entrance.
For a full list of UE approved subjects, go here:
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91902 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.3 - Use complex techniques to develop a database


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8

A.S. 91903 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.4 - Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8

A.S. 91906 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

A.S. 91907 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91908 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.9 - Analyse an area of computer science


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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0