Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 9 Creative Digital Technology

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: R. Maunder.

This course includes several short projects, including designing and making laser-cut items and 3D-prints, and designing a character to animate in a computer game. Students are encouraged to show original thinking and explore a variety of ideas as part of the design process. They will develop understanding and confidence using a range of software and technologies.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

Develop these skills:	Explore this content:
Creative thinking: Produce original ideas and apply imagination to solve problems.	Designing and making laser-cut and 3D-printed items to take home.
Digital Technologies: Develop skills using specialist software, managing files and coding for games.	Introduction to design of games and interactive stories.
Critical Thinking Skills: Inquire, analyse problems, test and evaluate ideas.	Sketching character concepts and digitising them.
Using Information: Use the design process to develop ideas and explore options.	Investigating the uses and potential of 3D printing and laser cutting.

Year Levels/Departments:

Year 9, Technology