Level 3 Digital Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms Montrose-Arnold.
Get ready to push the boundaries of technology in Year 13 Digital Technologies! This advanced course delves deeper into the ever-evolving digital world, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to make a real impact.
What You'll Explore:
- Cutting-Edge Technologies: Dive into emerging trends like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things.
- Advanced Coding: Master sophisticated coding techniques to build complex applications and websites.
- Data Analysis and Visualization: Learn to interpret and present data in a clear and compelling way.
- Real-World Projects: Tackle challenging projects that allow you to apply your learnings and solve real-world problems.
Why Choose This Course?
- Stand Out from the Crowd: Develop in-demand skills for further education and competitive university programs.
- Prepare for the Future: Gain a solid foundation for careers in the ever-growing digital landscape.
- Become an Innovator: Learn to think critically and creatively to design and develop innovative digital solutions.
- Sharpen Your Skills: Build on your existing digital knowledge and refine your problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Year 13 Digital Technologies is for students who are passionate about technology and want to take their skills to the next level. Are you ready to become a digital leader?
Students who take this course, and have been in the Pathways to Technology (PTech) programme since Year 11 will also be continuing with attending MIT once a week.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 11/ Year 12 Digital Technology
Pathway
Exploring Digital Technology can open doors to exciting career paths in the future! Here are some possibilities:
Game Developer: Design and build the games you love to play, using coding skills and creativity.
Web Developer: Craft websites and online experiences, combining design with programming knowledge.
App Developer: Turn your ideas into reality by building mobile applications that solve problems or entertain users.
Cybersecurity Specialist: Become a digital guardian, protecting computer systems and networks from threats.
Robotics Engineer: Design and build amazing robots, using programming and engineering skills.
Animator/3D Modeler: Bring characters and stories to life through animation and 3D modeling techniques.
These are just a few examples! Learning Digital Technology now provides a strong foundation for many exciting careers that will continue to evolve in the future.
Assessment Information
Students will be investigating an issue/ opportunity that is relevant to them and their community. They will then design a digital technologies outcome based on their research, and then develop it using the tools, resources, and skills available. Finally, the external exam at the end of the year will be based on their development journey and will be a reflection of the tools, resources and techniques used.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
External
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Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Administration Officer, Finance Manager, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Product Assembler, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Artist, Film and Video Editor, Medical Physicist, Sound Technician, Tailor/Dressmaker, Biomedical Technician, Naval Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Delivery Driver, Civil Engineer, Insurance Claims Officer, Clinical Coder, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Communications Professional, Telecommunications Engineer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Technical Writer, Dairy Farmer, Editor, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Systems Administrator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Personal Assistant, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Information Technology Architect, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Joiner, Librarian, Library Assistant, Locksmith, Security Officer/Guard, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Office Manager, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Parking Officer, Payroll Officer, Photographer, Printer, Real Estate Agent, Wood Processing Worker, Signmaker, Travel Agent/Adviser, User Experience Designer, Intelligence Officer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Data Analyst, Scrum Master, Garment Technician, Dairy Herd Manager, Dairy Farm Manager, Sharemilker, Office Administrator,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.