Scotch College

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Year 10 — 2012

Computer Programming [Semester Unit]

Rationale 

This subject provides the opportunity for students to develop a better understanding of computer programming through the processes of analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of logical solutions. 

Student Outcomes 

• develop an understanding of the logic required to develop computer programs  
• complete collaborative projects
• learn the stages of the system development life cycle

Course Content

• Photoshop:  Creating ‘actions’ and using batch processing.
• Flash:  Creating animations with graphical tools and actionscript.
• HTML:  Simple code for web pages extended with CSS for presentation on a variety of devices.
• Visual Basic in Applications:  Microsoft Word and Excel; creation, editing and testing of Macros.
• Filemaker Pro:  Introduction to scripting and reporting.
• Javascript:  Programming for the Web.

The following design tools may be used for programming: 

• algorithms 
• flowcharts 
• NS diagrams 
• structure charts 

Students will examine and use the following steps in program development: 

• define the problem
• outline the solution
• develop the outline into an algorithm
• test the algorithm
• code the algorithm
• run the program
• document and maintain the program

Assessment 

Examination 

Programming Assignments 

Project Work