Digital Technologies - Level 1
DGT1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: A. 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 DGT1 course focuses on:
• Website development (using HTML and CSS)
• Computer Hardware
• Programming (using Python)
• Computer Science Theory
The course is a challenging one and requires students to be self-motivated and to work independently. It will suit students who have an interest in understanding how computers work, and how website and programs are created.
Course Overview
Term 1
Creation of an HTML and CSS website
Term 2
Computer Hardware and Software | Build a computer, install software, update drivers, BIOS and error checking.
Term 3
Programming a game using Python
Term 4
Human computer interaction
Compression coding for different media types
Digital Technologies - Level 2
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryNo fees. No equipment required (although having access to a computer at home will be useful for continuing classwork at home)
Prerequisites
Open Entry. However it is preferred that you took the 10DGT course, since this acts as an introduction to the DGT1 course
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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A.S. 91887 v1
Digital Technologies 1.11 - Demonstrate understanding of compression coding for a chosen media type
Assessments: Term: 4, Week: 2 |
1 |
E |
3 |
Y |
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|
A.S. 91886 v1
Digital Technologies 1.10 - Demonstrate understanding of human computer interaction
Assessments: Term: 4, Week: 2 |
1 |
E |
3 |
Y |
||
|
A.S. 91883 v1
Digital Technologies 1.7 - Develop a computer program
Assessments: Term: 3, Week: 6 |
1 |
I |
4 |
|||
|
A.S. 91882 v1
Digital Technologies 1.6 - Develop a computer system
Assessments: Term: 2, Week: 9 |
1 |
I |
4 |
|||
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A.S. 91880 v1
Digital Technologies 1.4 - Develop a digital media outcome
Assessments: Term: 1, Week: 7 |
1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Web Developer, Software Developer, Game Developer, User Experience Designer, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, IT Manager, IT Support
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Tauranga Boys’ College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.