Wesley College Wesley College

Year 12 Digital Technology

12DIGT
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. Sheppard.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 11 Digital Technology


Technology is intervention by design. Digital Technologies focuses on building your capability to apply technological ideas within a digital environment.

Digital Technologies is a broad subject that covers many domains, for example:

  • software programming
  • electronic environments and embedded systems
  • digital information systems
  • digital media

As digital technology continues to evolve and expand into different parts of our lives, learning about digital technology and how to use it effectively has become an essential requirement for 21st century students.  Digital technology students at Wesley College will be able to solve problems using digital outcomes, work together with others, and communicate effectively. 

Year 12 Digital Technology students will create iterative solutions to digital problems by:

  1. Designing user interfaces (UI) with Figma
  2. Developing websites using HTML and CSS
  3. Developing simple 2D games using Python

Course Overview

Term 1
In Term 1 we will complete a design project - using design tools to develop a design for a user interface (UI) using prototyping tools such as Figma.

Term 2
Skill development:
During this phase, students will select one of the areas below to develop their skills:

1) Programming with Python / introduction to Pygame
2)Web development with HTML and CSS

Term 3
Outcome Development
Students will design and develop one of the following:

1) Simple 2D game with Pygame
2) Website with HTML, CSS and JavaScript

Learning Areas:

Technology


Pathway

Year 13 Digital Technology

Career Pathways

Recreation Co-ordinator, Data Analyst, Accountant, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Personal Trainer/Exercise Professional, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Paramedic, Anaesthetic Technician, Software Developer, Animal Care Attendant, Beekeeper, Building Surveyor, Animator/Digital Artist, Table Games Dealer, Electronics Trades Worker, Game Developer