9DIG

Digital Technology Year 9

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

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

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