9 Digital Technology

9 Digital Technology (9DIT)

This course is designed to introduce students to Digital Technologies, using the computer facilities provided in the computer labs. Students will be working in two distinct curriculum areas during their two terms.

 FIRST TERM: DESIGNING AND DEVELOPING DIGITAL OUTCOME [DDDO] 

• Design your own fantasy-themed collage using Photoshop and Illustrator — inspired by EGGS values and your imagination! (Examples below)
• Use Google Drive and cloud tools to save, organise, and back up your schoolwork like a pro.
• Learn smart file management and explore other Adobe apps to bring your artwork to life.
• Earn your Interland Certificate by completing fun, interactive cyber safety challenges that teach you how to be smart, alert, strong, kind, and brave online!

Photoshop Student Examples

SECOND TERM: COMPUTATIONAL THINKING [CT]

Make Your Own Games in Year 9 Digital Technology! (9DIT)

Ever wanted to build your own video game? In this course, you’ll:

Create a Cookie Clicker game and retro-style 2D arcade games (like the ones from the 1980s!) using Scratch — a fun drag-and-drop coding tool.
Level up with Gamefroot if you’re ready for more advanced programming.
Design your own characters (called sprites) using Adobe Illustrator and bring them to life in your games.
Learn the basics of coding with block-based programming, and even explore other coding languages if you’re ready for a challenge.
Discover how computers think by learning about binary code and how errors in data are detected and fixed.

Love tech, robots, or coding?

In this fun and hands-on subject, you’ll get to:

Program real robots using MBlock to follow lines, avoid obstacles, and respond to light and sound.
Create cool projects with Micro:bits — tiny computers that can count steps, show messages, play games, and even send signals to your friends!

No experience needed — just bring your curiosity and creativity. If you enjoy solving problems, building things, or just want to try something new, this is the subject for you!

Year 9 Creations - Cookie Clickers using Scratch:

_{Click the image below to be directed to a student's game, created in Gamefroot}

Programming to Create Art

Programming your Robot use mbot: