Digital Applications Level 1
DAP1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms C. Green.
Digital Applications Level 1
Practical computing for school and the workplace, based on Unit Standards:
This course provides students with basic practical skills over a range of essential computer applications. These practical skills provide foundational knowledge that students can use to build up a Digital Capability portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to enhance learning across their other school subjects. Our programme can be adapted to individual student interests and needs.
Skills covered: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Electronic Presentations, Website Creation, Image Manipulation/Creation and Personal Budgeting.
Optional assessments may be offered where necessary.
Course Overview
Term 1
This course provides students with basic practical skills over a range of essential computer applications. These practical skills provide foundational knowledge that students can use to build up a Digital Capability portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to enhance learning across their other school subjects. Our programme can be adapted to individual student interests and needs.
Focus on Electronic Presentations and Basic Website creation
Term 2
This course provides students with basic practical skills over a range of essential computer applications. These practical skills provide foundational knowledge that students can use to build up a Digital Capability portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to enhance learning across their other school subjects. Our programme can be adapted to individual student interests and needs.
Focus on Personal Budgetting and Spreadsheets
Term 3
This course provides students with basic practical skills over a range of essential computer applications. These practical skills provide foundational knowledge that students can use to build up a Digital Capability portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to enhance learning across their other school subjects. Our programme can be adapted to individual student interests and needs.
Focus on Print Design
Term 4
This course provides students with basic practical skills over a range of essential computer applications. These practical skills provide foundational knowledge that students can use to build up a Digital Capability portfolio. Students will have the opportunity to enhance learning across their other school subjects. Our programme can be adapted to individual student interests and needs.
Pathway Career Pathways
Graphic Designer, Technical Writer, Animator/Digital Artist, Office Administrator, Receptionist, Software Developer