Year 10 Computing
10COM Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge:
10COM – Optional – full year (2 periods a week)
This course prepares the students to undertake Computing as a senior subject. It starts them to learn in-depth about programming, electronics and various types of digital media.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Focuses on key skills in Print Design and Publishing and Programming.
In Term 1, students work on developing a proposal that addresses a given problem.
Term 2
Focuses on project management.
Students will complete a project following the Senior Computing procedures.
Term 3
Focuses on key skills in Digital Media (Animation, Image Manipulation, Web Design and Print Design) and Programming.
During Term 3, students work on developing design concepts that address a given problem.
Term 4
Focuses on project management.
In Term 4, students will complete a project following the Senior Computing procedures.
Term 1
Time allocation: Semester based – two hours per week for two terms. Students may take one semester
Term 2
Time allocation: Semester based – two hours per week for two terms. Students may take one semester
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Pathway Career Pathways
Survey Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Anaesthetic Technician, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Patternmaker, Medical Physicist, Electronics Engineer, Bank Worker, Biochemist, Biomedical Engineer, Biotechnologist, Fabrication Engineer, Clinical Physiologist, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Telecommunications Technician, Information Technology Helpdesk/Support Technician, Information Technology Manager, Technical Writer, Systems Administrator, Medical Imaging Technologist, Electronics Trades Worker, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Information Technology Architect, Exhibition and Collections Technician, Marine Engineer, Food Technologist, Forestry Scientist, Geophysicist, Radiation Therapist, Purchasing/Supply Officer, Production Manager, Project Manager, Recruitment Consultant, Secondary School Teacher, User Experience Designer, Test Analyst, Network Administrator, Geospatial Specialist, Security Analyst, Penetration Tester, Security Consultant, Garment Technician, Fire Engineer