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Data Representation - Python

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Course
Technologies
Python
Topics
Programming

Play with binary numbers, encrypt text, stylise images and make music using Python.

Data Representation - Python

Ever wondered how a computer can store all your pictures, music and even this text just using ones and zeroes?

In this course students will learn how:

  • data is represented on a computer
  • to modify Python programs and define functions
  • to encode and decode text into binary
  • to stylise and manipulate the pixels and colours that make up images
  • to use notes and pitches to create music
  • to customise emoji!
Australian Curriculum v9 Content Descriptions

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This course is free for Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand users.

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