12CPS

Year 12 Computer Science (Level 2)

Subject Description

Head of Faculty: Mr G. Evans.

This course builds upon the foundational knowledge from Year 11, with a strong emphasis on creating original content, mastering web programming with current industry technologies, and understanding automation processes. The goal is to foster creativity and leadership in the digital realm, equipping students with the necessary skills to engage with real-world clients.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Research, inquiry, proposal
Students conduct an inquiry that involves research, planning and stakeholder feedback to come up with a project proposal

Term 2
Web development and automation using IFTTT
Students choose their own problem or opportunity. They will develop a functional website that may include Internet of Things (IoT) functionality.

Term 3
Presentation Video
Students use video and screen capture techniques to create a short video that describes the need/opportunity and their developed solution.

Term 4
Examination
Students present a summary of developing their digital outcome.

Prerequisites

Year 11 Computer Science or at the Head of Faculty discretion. 

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Digital outcomes and a journal of the student’s evidence of completing the technological process both contribute to assessment.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 3
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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
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. 91897 v1
NZQA Info

Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.8 - Use advanced processes to develop a digital technologies outcome


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0