NAPIER GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL NCEA COURSES 2012

Digital Technologies 11DIG 2012 WHAT WILL I LEARN? • To identify the role of digital tools and systems for managing information by understanding the fundamental concepts of common software applications such as a word processor, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing. • To be able use digital systems and tools to manage information (document layout, formatting techniques and file management). • To understand the purpose of digital media tools (for example the course may include: video/audio production; layout and design; graphics and images; animation and modelling; interactive media (game design); web development and design. • To create and publish a quality digital media product using appropriate media tools. • To demonstrate an understanding of design principles and elements. HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? 5 Level 1 Achievement Standards = 21 Level 1 credits in total 4 internally assessed make up 18 credits 1 externally assessed make up 3credits WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE? Y9 and Y10 ICT is an essential pre-­‐requisite for this course. WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO? Level 2 Digital Technologies WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS? $30 -­‐ subject fee WHO COULD TELL ME MORE? Mrs Faiers CODE AS91044 AS91045 AS91046 AS91070 AS91073 AS/US LEVEL 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.40 1.43 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY LEVEL 1 CREDIT INT/EXT Undertake brief development to address a need or opportunity Use planning tools to guide the technological development of an outcome to address a brief Use design ideas to produce a conceptual design for an outcome to address a brief Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of information management Implement basic procedures to produce a specified digital Media outcome 4 Internal 4 Internal 6 Internal 3 External 4 Internal 40