Tauranga Boys’ College Tauranga Boys’ College

Digital Technologies 3

DGT3
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Alistair Simpson.

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.


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

Learning Areas:

Technology


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/Stationery
										

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