Level 3 Digital Media
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Moffitt
The course structure is very similar to the Year 12 course – with some general skills taught to all students. An interactive Web Site linked to a functioning multi-table database is one of the main projects for the year. And again, Web Design or Print Publishing are possible contexts for their final project. Languages studied include HTML, CSS, PHP and SQL.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS91903 Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome – (4 Credits)
AS91907 Use complex processes to develop a digital technologies – (6 Credits)
Building a Website
Term 2
AS91902 Use complex techniques to develop a database – (4 Credits)
SQL (Database)
Term 3
External CAT
AS91899 Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome – (3 Credits)
AS91901 Apply user experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome (3 Credits)
Indesign (PDF and EPUB interactive documents)
Term 4
External CAT
AS91899 Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome – (3 Credits)
AS91901 Apply user experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome (3 Credits)
Indesign (PDF and EPUB interactive documents)
Recommended Prior Learning
Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, PHP and SQL are required.
Equipment/Stationery
Ear phones with a 3.5mm Audio jack
Example: https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/audio/headphones-earphones/wired-earphones/sony-mdre9lpb-in-ear-headphones-black/prod111362.html?gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8LrQl_fN6wIVSHZgCh3b9gN_EAQYAiABEgISk_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
It is advantageous to have access to a computer to complete work at home.
Pathway
Many students taking this course will go to to study Information Technology, Information Science, Graphic Design at tertiary level. Students also have strong skills in Web Development and Database Design to get internship work in local businesses.
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Pathway Tags
Web Developer, Database Developer, Animator/Digital Artist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Software Developer, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Graphic Designer, Telecommunications Engineer, Industrial Designer, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Systems Administrator, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Information Technology Architect, Game Developer, Photographer, Project Manager, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Penetration Tester, Data Analyst, Scrum Master,
Disclaimer
this information may vary