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
External
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.3 - Use complex techniques to develop a database
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.4 - Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.9 - Analyse an area of computer science
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8