Hornby High School

Level 1 Digital Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Close.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open entry - no prior knowledge required.

A practical course covering many different aspects of computing. Students develop skills using the commonly used software programs (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Photoshop, Powerpoint), some programming knowledge, introductory computer science and the ability to use digital technologies to problem solve.

Students will find the computing skills learned will help with all types of employment and further education.

Course Overview

Term 1
Introductory Topics

Basic programming
Developing and designing webpages using HTML
Excel Spreadsheets

Term 2
Access Databases

Term 3
Python Programming
HCI - Human Computer Interaction

Term 4
HCI External Exam

Departments:

Technology

Assessment Information

Most assessments are internally assessed.
There is an option to enter AS91886, which is an external assessment about how humans and computers interact.