Year 9 Digital Technologies

Welcome to the world of Digital Technologies! 

This Year 9 course is designed to introduce you to the essential skills needed for success in the digital age. With a focus on foundational computer science, digital design and program development, you'll gain a strong foundation for success in any area.

Digital Literacy:

Start your journey by mastering the basics of digital design and literacy. You'll learn how to create effective presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, manage data with Excel Spreadsheets, and understand the fundamentals of data management. These skills are essential for organizing, presenting, and interpreting information into a digital format.

Website Development:

Step into the exciting world of website development with HTML and CSS. Using WebLab, you'll create a website from scratch, learning how to structure and style your web page to make them both functional and visually appealing.

Computer Programming:

Begin your programming journey with JavaScript, a key language for creating interactive web pages and games. Through GameLab, you'll get hands-on experience writing code, developing your logical thinking, and preparing for more advanced programming in the senior years. This module will set you up with the foundational skills needed to explore the exciting world of game development.

This course is not just about learning new skills, it's about building confidence in your digital abilities, exploring new ideas, and laying the groundwork for future success in any field. By the end of two terms, you'll have a solid understanding website development and the programming basics needed for more advanced challenges. 

This course has 3 main areas: 

1.  Digital Design and Digital Literacy: Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, as well as Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, and basic Data Management. 

2.  Website Development: HTML/CSS 

3.  Computer Programming: JavaScript in preparation for the senior subject.