Level 1 Computing


COURSE DESCRIPTION:

    Term 1: Electronics

You will learn about electronic interfacing by constructing a microprocessor controlled system. There will be two assessments; a practical and a theory showing understanding

 

    Term 2: Programming

You will learn basic programming concepts by planning and creating Python programs. There are two assessments; planning and syntax/creating

 

    Term 3: Web and media

You will learn about HTML / CSS and Photoshop along with investigating a range of media and file types. There is one assessment; construct a web page

 

    Term 4: External portfolio

You will apply knowledge learnt throughout the course to write a report with evidence to support the external portfolio

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

  • You will learn to write computer programs 
  • You will develop electronic skills and problem solving strategies. 
  • You will develop photoshop skills and learn to integrate these in the web.


WHAT SHOULD I HAVE DONE ALREADY?

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

ASSESSMENT OUTLINE:

The content for all units can be found on www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework


External Assessments will be a written portfolio
Standard
Number		 Title Credit Value Internal / External L1
Literacy
AS 1.5 Develop an electronics outcome
 6 Int X
AS 91070 Demonstrate understanding of file management 3 Ext Y
AS 1.8 Construct a basic computer program for a specified task 4 Int X
AS 1.4 Develop a digital media outcome 4 Int X
AS 1.2 Develop design ideas for a digital media outcome for a specified purpose and audience 3 Int X


TOTAL CREDITS AVAILABLE

 20


ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS:

There will usually not be an opportunity for reassessment.

See the NCEA Student Handbook for more details.

 

  • There is no reassessment opportunity for students who do not hand work in on time.

  • Each unit will have a deadline and you will be given these closer to the start of each topic. Deadlines, obviously must be met.

 

Authenticity and Appeals:


Assessment work completed must be your own work.

These issues are dealt with by the college’s assessment procedures.

Read your NCEA Student Handbook for details.

Course Endorsement

To achieve Course Endorsement, you will need at least 14 credits including the external

WHERE DOES THIS COURSE LEAD?

This course leads onto Level 2 Computing.

INDICATIVE COSTS:

Materials cost $40