13DT2

13 Digital Technology 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Braden Robins.

Digital Technology is a practical and creative course relating to many aspects of the 21st Century Industries that utilise the strengths of both the Technology, Maths and Sciences.  The digital curriculum is about teaching students how to design their own digital solutions and become creators of, not just users of, digital technologies, to prepare them for the modern world. 

 Students will learn to create a complex 3D videogame using Godot and its native language GDScript. Students are presented with the opportunity of refining their skills through their project development and researching specific areas of computer science that will strengthen the development of their outcome. Students will also learn how to use digital tools to create stunning 3D visual designs for their games.

 This course will require students to have their own personal Laptop that will run the relevant software (tablets or chromebooks will not be sufficient). A minimum of 8GB RAM is highly recommended.

 Please contact the Teacher in charge to check on the specifications.

 13 Digital Technology is a University Approved Subject at Level 3


Prerequisites

At least Achieved grade in 12DT2 standards.

OR HoF Approval

 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*13DT2* - Supplementary costs: Nil

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.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91901 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.2 - Apply user experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91906 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.7 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91907 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.8 - Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91909 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.10 - Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0