When you study IPT you will learn computer programming both in procedural and visual programming languages. You will learn how to construct database systems using an industry standard design method. You will learn the SQL language that is a worldwide standard for developing and creating databases including those that drive the World Wide Web. You will learn how computer systems work, what networks are and how to build them, the ethics of IT and the futuristic study of Artificial Intelligence.

Assessment: You will present your assessment in project form and examination as well as genre based writing tasks giving your creative abilities a chance to show. You will develop your skills in IPT in Year 11 with Year 12 being a year where your skills culminate in a number of project style assessments.

 

Career Pathways: You can do just about anything with IPT! Almost every facet of our lives is enmeshed with IT. You can pursue a pure IT career like programming, web development, database design, network engineer, AI research, visual arts programming OR you can combine IT with other interests to become an IT Law specialist, IT Business Consultant, Management of IT Business – the possibilities are endless.

Costs: Covered by Resource Hire Scheme.