Level 1 Digital Technology
L1DTEC01 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr M. Godfrey.
Recommended Prior LearningNone – This course assumes that learners have no prior web design / programming experience
Learners will complete three Digital Technologies/Computing standards. They will learn how to create media outcomes including websites, programs (JavaScript) and databases.
Main Topics: • Programming • Website development • Database development
Course Overview
Term 1
Develop a web application using PHP, CSS, HTML and a database.
Term 2
Develop a computer program using JavaScript.
Term 3
Demonstrate understanding of User Interface design.
Term 4
Computer science concepts
Assessment Information
Please note that the standard credit totals displayed below as well as the standard descriptions are subject to change before the start of 2024 due to the upcoming NCEA Level 1 changes.
Information Technology Architect, Software Developer, Game Developer, Data Analyst, User Experience Designer
Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)Cost $0.
Learners will be expected to have their own laptops capable of running the following software:
- Google Docs/Sheets
- Google Chrome
Whangaparaoa College utilises an online code editing environment and database management system where all learner work can be completed through the Chrome browser. Tablet based devices are not suitable for this course.