Digital Technologies 2
DGT2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ali Simpson.
PrerequisitesYou should have taken the 11DGT course and passed the four assessments. If you did not, you will need HOD approval.
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 DGT2 course focuses on:
• Further website design (using HTML, CSS, PHP and Javascript)
• Database design (using SQL)
• Further programming (using Python - Pygame, Java, C++, C#)
• Computer Science topics (e.g. binary, ASCII, UniCode, data compression, data encryption)
This course builds upon the skills and knowledge learnt in the DGT1 course. The course requires students to be self-motivated and to work independently.
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
Term 2
Programming an advanced game with a GUI using C# and Unity
Creation of a complex HTML and CSS websites
Creation of MySQL databases and integration with websites
Term 3
Creation of MySQL databases and integration with websites
Computer Science Concepts
Term 4
Computer Science Concepts
Pathway Career Pathways
Electrical Engineer, Secondary School Teacher, User Experience Designer, Network Administrator, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Systems Administrator, Software Developer, Game Developer
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryNo fees. No equipment required (although having access to a computer at home will be useful for continuing classwork at home)