Level 2 Computing (L2COM)

Overview

This course further develops your webpage creation, multi-media and programming skills. As well you will be introduced to techniques enabling better planning, testing and decomposition skills to enhance your project work.

Term 1 AS 2.3

At the end of this topic you will be able to design and create a website using HTML and CSS coding. Your website will dynamically link to a mySQL database using PHP and Javascript. You will develop the planning strategies needed for this level of project.

Term 2 AS 2.4

You will use a variety of technologies including After Effects which will involve sound, special effects, layers and timelines. At the end of this topic you will be able to implement advanced procedures to create a multi-media outcome.

Term 3 AS 2.7

You will further develop your programming skills from Level 1. You will develop skills to use Python to create windows, GUI and lists.

Term 3/4 AS 2.9

This is an external assessment that involves writing a report to show your understanding of Complexity and Tracability

What will I learn?

• • You will create a website using HTML and CSS code,

  • You will write computer programs using Python.

  • You will develop your problem solving skills as you create an multimedia outcome using a variety of techniques

  • You will use a variety of technology and develop sound planning and decomposition skills

What should I have done already?

There are no pre-requisites for this course but ideally you would have done Level 1 Computing

Assessment outline

The content for all units can be found on www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework

External assessments will be a written portfolio