Digital Technologies

SACE Stage 2

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Digital Technologies

Digital Technologies

SACE Stage 2

20 credits


Students will study and create projects focusing on computational thinking, design, programming and data analytics. Students will also undertake research in ethical considerations while developing and using any digital product.

This subject develops students' capabilities and skills for programming (advanced coding), collaboration and innovation. It leads to future pathways in Information or Digital Technology, especially in fields related to software development.

Course Content
Assessment
Further Info
Course Content
Students will learn advanced programming to create digital solutions such as a video game, using the object-oriented programming language Python, JavaScript or C# and its extensions such as Pygame or Tkinter.

Students will undertake projects individually as well as in collaboration with others, where they will design prototypes and use iterative development processes for developing their software. Students will also learn about ethical issues in information technology and data analytics.

Assessment

School Assessment
Project Skills 50%
Collaborative Project 20%


External Assessment
Individual Digital Solution 30%

Further Info

Prior knowledge of an object-oriented programming language is advantageous.