Programming
TECHNOLOGY FACULTY
| š Ā Course Type | Elective |
|---|---|
| š§© Ā Units | 1 - 2 |
| š Ā Timing | Unit 1 in Year 9 or 10, Unit 2 in Year 9 or 10 |
| ā± Ā Hours per week | 3 |
| š Ā Prior Experience | Appreciated but not required |
| āļø Ā Selection | Possible to commence study with any of the above units |
| š§ Ā Future Pathways | Computer Science TCE or IB and any future digital career |
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Programming 1
Programming 1 introduces students to the exciting world of coding and digital technologies through practical, hands-on projects. Students develop problem-solving skills while learning how computers, digital systems and the internet work.
Throughout the course, students will:
- Program Micro:bits to create interactive electronic devices.
- Learn the fundamentals of programming using variables, loops, conditionals and functions.
- Design and create their own digital games.
- Explore how digital systems, computers and networks operate.
- Investigate how data and technology affect our everyday lives, including topics such as cybersecurity, privacy and artificial intelligence.
- Complete a personal programming project based on their own interests.
This course is ideal for students who enjoy technology, creativity and solving problems, and provides a strong foundation for further study in programming and digital technologies.
Programming 2
Programming 2 builds on the skills developed in Programming 1 and gives students the opportunity to create more advanced digital solutions.
Throughout the course, students will:
- Develop programs using a range of programming languages.
- Design and build interactive websites.
- Create more sophisticated games using advanced programming techniques.
- Explore digital systems, networking and emerging technologies.
- Examine the role of data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity in today's world.
- Design and complete a major personal programming project that showcases their skills and interests.
Programming 2 is suited to students who enjoy coding, creating digital products and tackling challenging problems. It provides excellent preparation for senior Digital Technologies, Computer Science and other STEM pathways.
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