Data Analytics
Year 12
What is the subject about?
In Unit 3 students will apply the problem-solving methodology to identify and extract data through the use of software tools such as database, spreadsheet and data visualisation software to create data visualisations or infographics. Students will develop an understanding of the analysis, design and development stages of the problem-solving methodology.
In Unit 4 students will focus on determining the findings of a research question by developing infographics or dynamic data visualisations based on large complex data sets and on the security strategies used by an organisation to protect data and information from threats.
Units
Unit 3: Data Analytics
Unit 4: Data Analytics
Skills you will develop
- Software development
- Research Skills
- Creative and critical thinking
- Problem Solving
Assessment
- A project plan (Gantt Chart)
- A collection of complex data sets
- An analysis that defines the requirements, constraints and scope of infographics or dynamic data visualisations
- A folio of alternative design ideas and detailed design specifications of the preferred design.
- Infographics or dynamic data visualisations that present findings in response to a research question
- a written report
- an annotated visual plan
Pathways
Studying Data Analytics can lead to the following careers:
- Game developer
- Web Designer
- Systems Designer
- Surveyor
- Software Engineer
- Graphic Designer
There are no prerequisites for entry into Unit 3
If you are interested in this subject please see Mr Saleem Zafar