Curriculum Studies Guide 2021

YEAR 11 Status

YEAR 12 Status

Optional

Optional

None. However, it is envisaged that those opting for this course have completed at least one year of study in this subject, preferably at Year 10 andYear 11.

None. However, those who have completed the Year 10 course will be at an advantage.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

Periods per week Four Description

Periods per week Five Description This project-based learning course explores areas of computer programming, web development, robotics and design. The course has an emphasis on the need for computer awareness and understanding. Knowledge and skills in computing studies, software design and electronic technologies are important in our rapidly changing society. This course aims to provide students with a pathway in digital technologies towards tertiary studies and innovative employment opportunities. Assessment A course of approximately 20 credits will be offered from a selection of the following standards. The standards offered will be selected based on the student’s strengths and interests. AS 91890 Conduct an inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome. (6 credits – internal) AS 91891 Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital outcome. (3 credits – internal) AS 91893 Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome. (4 credits – internal) AS 91896 Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program. (6 credits – internal) AS 91897 Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome. (6 credits – external) AS 91898 Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept. (3 credits – external) AS 91899 Present a summary of developing a digital outcome. (3 credits – external)

This project-based learning course explores areas of computer programming, web development, robotics and design, computer programming, computer science concepts, databases, image creation, brief development and prototyping. The course encourages students to apply their existing knowledge and expand their learning in context based projects. Students will develop their skills in planning, documentation, testing and problem solving. Assessment A course of approximately 20 credits will be offered from a selection of the following standards. The standards offered will be selected based on the student’s strengths and interests. AS 911877 Develop a proposal for a digital outcome. (3 credits – internal) AS 91878 Develop a design for a digital outcome. (3 credits – internal) AS 91880 Develop a digital media outcome. (4 credits – internal) AS 91882 Develop a computer system. (4 credits – internal) AS 91883 Develop a computer program. (4 credits – internal) AS 91885 Demonstrate understanding of searching and sorting algorithms. (3 credits – internal) AS 91886 Demonstrate understanding of human computer interaction. (3 credits – external) AS 91887 Demonstrate understanding of compression coding for a chosen media type. (3 credits – external)

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