Level 3 Digital Technologies Media
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. King.
You will be investigating, designing and creating complex digital media, using a range of applications including industry computer programs. Students can combine or specialise in creating websites, print, animation, gaming or film. The course is flexible and personalised to your interests.
Where does it lead? This is a University Entrance approved subject. This course is useful for many tertiary courses and careers such as web designer, teacher, digital marketing, front end developer, game developer/designer, UX/UI designer, film creator, animator, online content design, app design.
What should I have already done?
Have a strong interest and some experience in creating Digital Technologies. Useful but not essential are: 11DGT or L2DTM or L2COS or L2POD.
Course Contribution
No cost.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.1 - Conduct a critical inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.2 - Apply user experience methodologies to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.4 - Use complex techniques to develop a digital media outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.10 - Present a reflective analysis of developing a digital outcome
Pathway Tags
Animator/Digital Artist, Actor, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Software Developer, Archivist, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Print Finisher, Film/Television Camera Operator, Trainer, Journalist, Graphic Designer, Interior Designer, Technical Writer, Editor, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Visual Merchandiser, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Game Developer, Primary School Teacher, Market Research Analyst, Private Teacher/Tutor, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Data Analyst,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025