7DIT

Year 12 7DIT – Digital Technology (NCEA L2)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Ms G. Small.

Why this course:    

Students choosing this course will gain skills and knowledge which will provide them with an understanding of the concepts needed for Level 3 Digital Technologies (8DIT). It also provides sound skills for those with an interest in a career within fields of digital media and design, computer science and engineering.

Course information:    

The aim of this course is to develop an understanding of how to apply advanced skills and techniques in the development of Digital Technology outcomes. Digital technology applications, technologies and skills taught may include, but are not limited to: 

  • Programming: planning and developing advanced computer programs using the Python programming language.
  • Digital Media: designing and developing web pages using advanced HTML and CSS.
  • Digital Information: designing and developing databases and managing data efficiently.
  • Computer Science: data representation (binary), compression, encoding, error correction and human computer interaction.

This course aims to offer a programme of study covering both theoretical and practical components of digital technologies. Assessment will take place via practical tasks to be undertaken during each unit of work. 

This course leads to:    

Level 3 Digital Technology (8DIT).



Prerequisites

6DIT with at least 14 credits or at the discretion of the HoLA. 

Pathway

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91893 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.4 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91896 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91897 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91908 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.9 - Analyse an area of computer science
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3w
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3
Total Numeracy Credits: 0