Whangaparaoa College Whangaparaoa College

Level 1 Digital Technology

L1DTEC01
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Godfrey.

Recommended Prior Learning

None – 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

Learning Areas:

Technology


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.

Pathway

Level 2 Digital Technology

Career Pathways

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.


Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.