VCE Units 1 & 2 - Applied Computing
VCE Units 1 & 2 - Applied Computing
Overview
In Units 1 and 2 Applied Computing, students apply the stages of the problem-solving methodology to create data visualisations, with focus on how data can be used within software tools such as databases and spreadsheets, and the use of an object-oriented programming (OOP) language to develop a working software solution. They will also be developing an innovative solution to a problem, need or opportunity that they have identified, and develop an understanding of network environments, cyber security risks, threats to networks and strategies to reduce the risks to data and information.
Unit 1 – Applied Computing
After completing Unit 1, student should be able to interpret teacher-provided solution requirements and designs, analyse data and develop (i) data visualisations to present findings and (ii) software solutions using an object-oriented programming language.
Area of Study
- Data analysis – Acquired skills in using software tools to create data visualisations in response to teacher-provided solution requirements, designs and data, and create infographics to present findings.
- Programming – Applied knowledge of an appropriate OOP language to create a working software solution in response to teacher-provided solution requirements, which can include a graphical user interface, and develop testing and debugging techniques to ensure software solution works as intended.
Unit 2 – Applied Computing
After completing Unit 2, students will have developed an innovative solution to a problem, need or opportunity that they have identified, and develop an understanding of network environments, cyber security risks, threats to networks and strategies to reduce the risks to data and information.
Areas of Study
- Innovative solutions – Ability to work collaboratively to design and develop an innovative solution to an identified problem, need or opportunity.
- Cyber security – Acquired knowledge to apply computational, design and systems thinking skills when analysing network vulnerabilities and proposing strategies for reducing security risks.
Forms of Assessment
Teacher-provided case studies, tests and exams.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
None.