Computing Studies Faculty
Specialist computing teachers Mr Thomas Hollywood, Ms Kate Hollywood, Ms Stephanie Koch, Mr Han Ozmen and Mr Greg Pollard are located on the third level of the School Library. They are also responsible for the schools Network and are available to help students with technology problems. Technical Support Officer (TSO) Mr Kingsley is located in A Block near the school office and provides students and teachers with expert support for DER Laptops and also Bring Your Own Device.
Subjects Offered
Year 11 and 12 Industrial Technology Multimedia
Industrial Technology – Multimedia is running currently in both year groups. Students are able to pursue their own area of interest in creating a Major Project as part of their HSC. This is marked externally and contributes 60% to their HSC. 2019 results were outstanding with 3 students achieving a Band 6 and a further 7 students achieved a Band 5. Examples of projects include: Websites, Videos, Game Development, Sound Design, Animation and 3D Modelling. Students have the opportunity to develop their skills during Year 11 where they complete a minor project. Students are given the opportunity to use many school resources including Canon and Go Pro cameras, green screens, 3D printers, and different types of unique applications to cater for each students interests.
Example Student Projects
Year 11 Minor Projects
Year 9 and 10 Industrial Technology Multimedia
The Multimedia focus area provides opportunities for students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to multimedia, photographic and associated industries. The Multimedia 1 core module includes common content and topic content that develops knowledge and skills in the use of tools, materials and techniques related to Web Design and Video Production. These are enhanced and further developed through the study of the Multimedia 2 specialist module in Apps and Interactivity, and Games and Simulations. Practical projects should reflect the nature of the Multimedia focus area and provide opportunities for students to develop specific knowledge, understanding and skills related to multimedia technologies.
These may include: 2D and 3D animations, augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) products, computer games, ePublications, individual photographic images and graphics (for print and/or digital display), videos, websites and apps.
Example Student Projects
Animation - Created using Adobe Animate
Example Student Projects
Year 7 & 8 Computing Studies
Computing Studies is a mandatory component for Stage 4 students. They learn a broad range of software Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and other specialist software like Construct 2, Mixcraft/Garage Band and Visio. The students learn to design and problem solve while being creative. Students really enjoy the opportunity to learn programs such as Photoshop, Animate, Character Animator, Google Sketchup and InDesign and can take these skills into the assessments they submit for other subjects.
Example Student Projects
Year 7 iPhone App Prototypes
Year 7 Digital Magazines
Photoshop Skills
