9DIG
Digital Technology Year 9
Course Description
This course focuses on Digital Computing Technologies and may include any of the following components in combination with one another.
Digital Citizenship / Digital Media
An introduction to the managing and protection of data on digital platforms. Here Students will explore communication through the use of a digital media outcome (Print Media) through:
- Analysing and using design techniques to produce an outcome
- Understanding and apply ethical practice to outcome/s
- Developing and ensure appropriate functionality of outcome/s
Computer Programming
Students will be able to develop basic computer programming skills using a number of coding applications.
- Understand how to break problems down into smaller parts
- Understand how to develop flow charts.
- Create programs designed to solve specific problems
Web Design
Students will learn the basics of web design and apply these skills to design and create a basic, but fully functioning site (using Weebly), through:
- Using planning techniques, develop a solution
- Using accepted design techniques and elements, produce a website
- Through coding, ensure the appropriate functionality of the website
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry