Faculty News —
Digital Technologies
In 2022, the Digital Technology Faculty enjoyed a successful year. The Year 12 Software Development students are to be commended for their academic results. Again, their results ranked in the top 5 in Victoria with a 36 median study score. Congratulations to Mr Ian Steel and his students on their achievements.
VCE Software Development is a highly successful enhancement program that aims at stretching our most capable and passionate Software Development students so that they can begin their Y12 study in Year 11. Last year, the highest study score of 47 was achieved by Year 11 student, Jared Wigley. Below is Jared’s reflection on his journey in Y12 Software Development.
I undertook Software Development 3&4 in Year 11, and it was a very refreshing and successful experience for me. It allowed me to gain a deeper grasp of what it means to develop software, not only through the actual coding, but also the other important aspects such as project management and planning. The subject as a whole also allowed me to experience a taste of Year 12 without fully diving into it, meaning there is less stress involved in navigating through a new way of learning and assessments that I would go through in the next year. Furthermore, getting a very good score in Software Development has given me confidence in Year 12 and beyond, as I will be able to have to manage less subjects and worry less throughout the year. I cannot recommend more the benefits of doing 3&4 subjects in Year 11 and trying your hardest at them.
— Jared Wigley
As technology continues to permeate our society in an ever-increasing way, Mazenod College continues to develop its Digital Technology curriculum to meet the future needs of our students. In 2022, there were 2 new updated subjects were introduced to Mazenod students:
Year 9 IT: Creative Digital Media
This study enables students to build genetic multimedia skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, which are valuable for all careers.
In the first term, students will be introduced to Adobe Photoshop. Students will acquire a range of knowledge and skills in manipulating photos, creating 3D animations, and editing techniques to create images for web and graphic design.
In the second term, students will learn to build their own 3D creations, animate them with code and explore them in Virtual & Augmented Reality. The online application introduced to students will be CoSpaces Edu, and it will provide students with immersive and embodied learning experiences.
Year 9 IT: Digital Technology
This course enables students to build on their critical thinking, problem-solving and technical skills, which will benefit them in any career path they choose.
In the first term, students will work with Microsoft Office applications to create solutions to business problems. Students will acquire a range of knowledge and skills in presenting data information and Infographics that communicate effectively in a business environment.
In the second term, students will have the opportunity of learning Blockly and JavaScript on DroneBlocks.com by coding autonomous missions using the Tello drones. Students will shape their decision-making and cooperation skills while benefiting from exposure to technology.
