12CSC

Year 12 Computer Science Coding

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Enticott.

Computer Science Coding enables students to develop skills and knowledge of tools and techniques in the areas of digital media, computer programming and game design. Students will apply their knowledge and skill as they engage in technological practice to develop their own computer program, game and database skills. This course should lead students into exciting career opportunities in areas such as software engineering, artificial intelligence and game design to name just a few. Coders are in demand and it really is a perfect time to be a computer programmer. Students will develop an understanding about the advanced concepts in computer programming and demonstrate the ability to design the structure of a software program for specific tasks. Students will learn analytical and communication skills as well as problem solving and team work.



Recommended Prior Learning

11 Computer Science Coding is recommended. However, if you are willing to put the work in, it is possible to pick this course up in Year 12.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Where possible there will be opportunities to explore Computer Science Coding in the workplace. In 2023 students visited the Tech123 Expo, Google, Microsoft and had a guest lecturer from Victoria University, Wellington.

Pathway

Computer Programmer, IT Technician, Software Developer, Systems Engineer, Game Developer, Electronics Engineer, and Systems Administrator

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. 91890 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.1 - Conduct an inquiry to propose 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. 91892 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.3 - Use advanced techniques to develop a database
4
4
4
4
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. 91898 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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