1CSC

1CSC - Level 1 Computer Science

Course Description

Students will design and create digital technologies outcomes that are made by people, for people, within cultural, social, and environmental contexts that embody whanaungatanga. Students will learn about algorithms and computer science principles. They will develop basic programming skills, learn how to design and build a functional website, and will explore the topic of usability heuristics in human-computer interfaces. Students will learn to be innovative, reflective and critical in their development process while producing two major Computer Science projects.  


NB: This course uses 2 of the 3 Achievement Standards as Level 1 Digital Media so students will only be able to choose one of the two Digital Technologies options.


Recommended Prior Learning

Students will benefit from having completed a junior Digital Technology module or similar previous experience.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92004 v2
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.1 - Create a computer program
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92005 v3
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.2 - Develop a digital technologies outcome
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92006 v2
NZQA Info
Digital Technologies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of usability in human-computer interfaces
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0