12COM
Level 2 Computer Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Smith.
You will learn to:
• Develop a complex 2D game, using the Python programming language
• Develop a refined, responsive website based on HTML, CSS and Bootstrap
• develop databases including related tables and complex queries
• understand a complex topic in digital technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence or Encryption
• develop independent problem-solving skills
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91892 v1
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.3 - Use advanced techniques to develop a database
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91893 v1
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.4 - Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
4
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91896 v1
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.7 - Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program
Level:
2
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
6
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
A.S. 91898 v1
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 2.9 - Demonstrate understanding of a computer science concept
Level:
2
Internal or External:
External
Credits:
3
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0
Disclaimer
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.