09DIT

Year 9 - Digital Technology

Course Description

Digital design and project management involves students following a brief to develop a digital media outcome. Students will also learn the difference between raster and vector graphics along with their use cases and how to apply design techniques effectively.

Computational thinking involves students learning the different components of a computer both taking apart and building a physical machine. Students will also explore algorithmic logic through programming.

Course specific software: Inkscape, Processing.

This is a half-year course and takes up 1 option line. 

Pre-requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Course Specific Costs

None

Pathway

Computer science can be studied at university. It can lead to jobs such as: web architect, business analyst, software developer, network architect, computer animator, mobile app master, data miner or usability architect.

Assessment Information

Assignments will be project based, developing products with software, electronically submitted, and be based on the work done in class.

Disclaimer

Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs. 

The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.