YEAR 10 | DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES OPTIONS

Computing (1 unit)

How do networks and apps work? What’s really going on behind the programs that we use each day? What’s big data? How secure and private is the data you keep in the cloud?

In this unit, students will answer these questions and much more. Students will create software using a programming language and applying a problem solving approach. They will analyse data from local and online sources while considering cyber security to help solve problems and answer questions. They will investigate how to do all this as a responsible global citizen. Students new to computing and those who bring existing skills will be equally challenged.

This unit will provide a solid foundation for the study of VCE Applied Computing in Year 11 and 12.

It may be possible for highly capable and motivated students to accelerate to complete Units 1 and 2 VCE Applied Computing in Year 10. This will be subject to criteria and minimum standards achieved in Year 9. Further information regarding acceleration options can be found in the Senior Subject Information Booklet.

VCE Applied Computing (Whole year: 2 units)

Are you ready to be challenged in computing? Do you see your main pathway as coding? Could you benefit in fast tracking your computing skills? Then acceleration in VCE Computing may be for you.

These units look at how data and information work and can be represented. They also look at the creation of solutions that manipulate and process data.

Students will have opportunities to complete both group and individual projects that will prepare them for the big project in either Software Development or Data Analytics.

Note that Unit 1 and 2 Computing prepares students for both Software Development Unit 3 & 4 and Data Analytics Unit 3 & 4.

See page 47 of the Senior Subject Information Booklet for more details.