Stage 1 Digital Technologies A
SACE CREDITS: 10 credits
KEY CONTACT: Ryan Brown
RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND: Year 9 Digital Technologies and/or Year 10 Digital Technologies
COURSE CONTENT:
Get ready to unleash your creativity and problem-solving prowess in Stage 1 Digital Technologies A! This exhilarating course empowers you to create practical and innovative solutions to real-world problems that pique your interest. Through the extraction, interpretation, and modelling of real-world data sets, you’ll uncover trends and explore sustainable solutions across diverse areas like business, industry, the environment, and the community. Discover how current and projected social, economic, environmental, scientific, and ethical considerations shape potential solutions, with a keen focus on relevance, originality, appropriateness, and sustainability.
In this course, your solutions take shape in the form of tangible products, prototypes, or captivating proof of concepts. Embrace the power of experimentation and learn from both your triumphs and setbacks. By taking ownership of problems and engaging in the full cycle of design, coding, validation, and evaluation, you’ll not only refine your skills but also deepen your understanding of computational thinking and program design. Unravel the secrets of coding, explore array processing, and master the art of modularization.
Through an array of exciting tasks and activities, you’ll put your newfound skills to the test. From crafting a basic Role-Playing Game (RPG) to designing an advanced RPG, you’ll embark on thrilling challenges that push your boundaries and ignite your passion for digital technologies. And here’s a bonus tip: if you’re planning to continue your digital technology journey in Stage 2, we highly recommend immersing yourself in both Stage 1 Digital Technologies A and Stage 1 Digital Technologies B.
Join us in Stage 1 Digital Technologies A and unlock a world of endless possibilities. Are you ready to conquer complex problems, embrace innovation, and shape the future through the transformative power of technology? The adventure awaits, so seize the opportunity and unleash your digital prowess like never before!
Students intending to proceed to Digital Technologies at Stage 2 are encouraged to study both Stage 1 Digital Technologies A and Stage 1 Digital Technologies B.
ASSESSMENT:
Students provide evidence of their learning through three assessment tasks.
Assessment types
1. Specialised skills task
2. Design process and solution
COMPLETION OF THIS SUBJECT LEADS TO: Stage 2 Digital Technologies
SUBJECT COSTS: Nil
