Napier Girls’ High School Napier Girls’ High School

Year 10 Digital Technologies (DIG)

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Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Sandkuijl.

Year 10 Digital Technologies (DIG)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Fuse science, maths, technology and creativity to invent a better world! In Year 10 we will do a large variety of things like:

  • Website making
  • Laser Cutting
  • 3D modelling
  • 3D Printing
  • Python programming
  • Drones and robot building
  • Computer Games creation
  • Micro Computer Development

In a world where a person is required to continuously problem-solve and reinvent herself, this subject will give you the skills and knowledge to do so. On top of that you will also build the resilience and working ethic to cope in a fast-changing environment that comes to rely more and more on digital technology. In Digital Technologies you will develop your computational thinking and you will be designing and developing digital outcomes.

WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mr Sandkuijl

Course Overview

Term 1
Coding a website using HTML and CSS, like a pro!

Term 2
Digital making, using new technologies like 3D modelling, 3D printing and laser cutting.

Term 3
Programming basics using Python.
Programming a maze game on a microcomputer.

Term 4
Building and controlling wheeled robot and flying a quadcopter.
Developing a basic platform game.

Learning Areas:

Technology


Pathway

Year 11 Digital Technologies (DIG)

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Any future path that might involve some kind of Digital Technology and some kind of problem solving. This could be Design Engineering and Creative Industries, but also Entrepreneurial endeavours and roles involving using digital technology like Machine Operating roles etc. This subject complements many other subjects.
University Entrance approved subject!

Career Pathways

Game Developer, Graphic Designer, Industrial Designer, Animator/Digital Artist, Software Developer, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Mining Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Architect, Architectural Technician, Managing Director/Chief Executive, Engineering Machinist, Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?

A well running BYO device is a plus, but not a must.