12CDT

12 Creative and Digital Technologies (Electronics )

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Christopher.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to develop in students 

  • The ability to undertake inquiry, problem solving, design and develop products such as a desktop fan and Autonomous SUMOBOTS using technological practice.
  • The knowledge on advanced concepts of Electronics using MicroBits and Arduino control system. 
  • The ability to use CODING languages such as Python and Javascript. 
  • The ability to use CAD, 3D print and Laser Cut.

Content

Creative Technology (Electronics) is an integrated course that enables you to solve problems or issues that require a design solution. The design problem and specifications are provided by the teacher. You can utilise and collaborate skills from different areas such as Coding, Electronics and Product Design to develop projects such as SUMOBOTS (tackling Robots) and a desktop fan.  Creative Technologies gives you the freedom to let your design ideas follow a unique journey. This course will carry on to 13 in preparation for Tertiary Education.

Recommended Prior Learning

11CDT (or proven ability to Year 11 level).

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $60.00
Associated Costs: Nil.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91354 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.1 - Undertake brief development to address an issue
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. 91356 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome
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. 91358 v3
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports risk management
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91894 v1
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.5 - Use advanced techniques to develop an electronics outcome
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0