12UXD

12 Digital Technologies - User Experience and Development

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr H. So.

User Experience & Design (NCEA Level 2) 

(Formerly known as Digital Technologies Computing)

 

Objectives

Master the Data & Design: Explore user psychology, design thinking, and discover how databases (SQL) store user information on websites and apps.
Code for Impact: Gain a foundation in coding languages like HTML, CSS, and Javascript to bring your designs to life:

  • Build Websites & Databases:  Code the structure (HTML) and design (CSS) for user-friendly interfaces.
  • Make it Dynamic:  Add interactivity with Javascript (think pop-up menus or animations).
  • Test & Iterate:  Gather user feedback to continuously improve your designs and code.

 Content 

  • User-centered design principles tailored to the New Zealand context. 
  • Understanding databases (SQL) for web applications. 
  • Conducting user research for Kiwi audiences. 
  • Prototyping user interfaces. 
  • Basic coding for web development
    • Learn a range of practical programming languages, including, but not limited to - HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, pHp.
  • Effective design communication.


Extension/Enrichment Opportunities

Students who show aptitude can take part in the Scholarship programme. The invitation is by the teacher.


Special Note:

In cases where there is a clash in the Achievement Standards when individual students to multiple technologies (especially Digital Technologies), alternative assessments will be discussed with those students to avoid students losing opportunities to obtain the desired number of credits. This will be done on an individual basis and at the teacher's discretion. 









Subject Overview

Term 1
A.S. 91356 v3 Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome.
A.S. 91362 v4 Generic Technology 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of the nature of technological outcomes.

Term 2
A.S. 91362 v4 Generic Technology 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of the nature of technological outcomes.
A.S. 91356 v3 Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome.




Term 3
A.S. 91890 v1 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.3 - Conduct an inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome.
A.S. 91893 v1 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.4 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome.
A.S. 91892 v1 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.3 - Use advanced techniques to develop a database



Term 4
A.S. 91899 v1 Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.10 - Present a summary of developing a digital outcome.

Recommended Prior Learning

  • Basic keyboarding and the ability to use common software applications (e.g. word processing).
  • Basic use of design tools - Photoshop, Google suite, etc. - also strongly recommended. 
  • Successful completion of Year 11 Programming or 11 Computing is strongly advised.
  • Junior level Technology courses also strongly advised.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $5.00 for Web server space and database.
Associated Costs: Computer Lab printing costs.

Pathway

This course will allow students to join a whole range of burgeoning professions, including but not exclusively:-

- web designer and developer
- web-based business owner and/or manager
- database analyst
- video game designer
- multimedia expert
-app designer
- digital graphics designer
- multimedia programmer
- UX designer and developer

Assessment Information

Achievement Standards made available to the students may depend on their personal Technology practice. A minimum of 14 credits will be available for every student.

NOTE: All of the NCEA standards are assessed as part of a project. Results are not available until all elements of the project work have been submitted by the student, marked by the subject teacher and internally moderated. Therefore, most results are not reported until the end of the year.

SPECIAL NOTE:
In cases where there is a clash in the Achievement Standards when individual students to multiple technologies (especially Digital Technologies), alternative assessments will be discussed with those students to avoid students losing opportunities to obtain the desired number of credits. This will be done on an individual basis and at the teacher's discretion.

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: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 3
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91356 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91362 v4
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of the nature of technological outcomes


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91893 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.4 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91899 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.10 - Present a summary of developing a digital outcome


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: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.