Year 9 Digital Technology

Digital Technology - Web Development (One Semester - Two Term Course)

This is a practical course where you will learn how to build real websites and web applications using industry-standard tools. You will explore coding and design, then create your own interactive website that includes a multi-choice quiz and a JavaScript game.

By the end of the course, you’ll have a working multi-page website you can be proud of!

What Will I Learn?

You will gain practical experience with a range of essential web technologies:

HTML – the structure of your website
CSS – how it looks (colours, fonts, layout)
JavaScript – adding interaction and movement
PHP – creating dynamic, data-driven websites
Databases – storing and managing information

Major Project: Your Own Website

Over the two terms, you will design and build a multi-page website that includes:

• An interactive multi-choice quiz that saves user answers

• A custom JavaScript game you create yourself

• Smart design and styling to make it user-friendly and visually appealing

Extension challenges are available if you finish early — test your skills and take your site to the next level!

Why Take This Course?

• Learn real-world coding skills

• Get creative with websites and games

• Great preparation for senior Digital Technologies

• Build your own portfolio piece you can show off or develop further

• Perfect for anyone interested in tech, gaming, coding, or design