Communications Technology 11 is a course that involves using a hands-on approach to electronic, print, and web communication concepts for all grade 11 and 12 students. It provides all students with hands-on activities and introduces them to a broad spectrum of technological concepts, both in traditional media and new media. By the end of the course, students are able to use a range of technological tools, processes, and applications, integrate communications technology with other academic disciplines, design and create communication materials that solve technological problems, and explain the consequences of technology and how it affects society. The essential skills of employees have changed. Roles and responsibilities of occupations and professions change significantly over the progression of one’s career. Technological communications and problem-solving skills have become increasingly important, as are teamwork and a pragmatic approach to technology. Literacy and mathematics are essential skills that are integrated into communications technology. Students will have the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively, and will develop skills to adapt to rapid and continuous change, not only as it relates to technology, but as it relates to society.
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Fundamentals of Communications Technology
1.1 demonstrate an understanding of the history of communication 1.2 investigate their strengths related to career options in communications technology 1.3 generate a professional portfolio representing a collection of work completed throughout the course using the design process 1.4 determine and create solutions to design problems that can persuade or entertain an audience using a variety of electronic communications tools 1.5 demonstrate an understanding of the social and environmental impacts of communications technology 1.6 demonstrate an understanding of life-cycle analysis of modern communications equipment and processes 1.7 demonstrate safe practices when using communications technology tools and equipment 1.8 investigate modern and future forms of communication and predict futuristic career options in communications technology 1.9 generate a digital professional portfolio representing a collection of advanced work completed throughout the course using the design process 1.10 design, create, and transport solutions to design problems that can entertain a variety of target audiences using a variety of electronic communications tools 1.11 examine and analyse solutions to communications technology problems 1.12 create a design improvement to the life-cycle analysis of an electronic communication device 1.13 establish a safe practice policy for one or more communication technology processes within the classroom laboratory |
Technical Design3.1 create three-dimensional designs through digital solid modelling techniques
3.2 demonstrate an understanding of orthographic and isometric projection through digital solid modelling techniques 3.3 demonstrate an understanding of technical communication language and symbols 3.4 demonstrate an understanding of basic plan views and elevation views of an object or structure 3.5 use mechanical and technical communication language and symbols to create and illustrate a digital solid model 3.6 create advanced geometric constructions through digital techniques Graphic Design
4.1 demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of design 4.2 demonstrate effective use of the colour wheel for graphic design 4.3 demonstrate an understanding of appropriate uses of typography for graphic design 4.4 communicate a message by manipulating images and words using a digital format 4.5 use appropriate settings for output of images for web use 4.6 design, create, and transport digital images for specific communication purposes 4.7 distinguish between vector and raster objects 4.8 solve visual communication problems using appropriate elements, colours, typography, and principles of design |
Animation 8.1 demonstrate an understanding of storyboarding techniques for animation 8.2 demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of sequencing moving digital images
8.3 create an animation that has a purpose and message 8.4 create a storyboard to plan and communicate an animation sequence 8.5 create a two-dimensional (2-D) or three-dimensional (3-D) digital animation that has a purpose and message 8.6 insert sound into a digital animation Photography2.1 demonstrate an understanding of the basic operation and care of a digital camera
2.2 practice various photographic techniques and photographic composition using a single lens reflex camera and tripod 2.3 explore various scene lighting techniques and the effects of it 2.4 demonstrate an understanding of image resolution and digital file formats 2.5 control light using advanced manual settings of a camera and existing light photography methods 2.6 demonstrate an understanding of photojournalism 2.7 demonstrate an understanding of manipulating raw images from cameras that support it 2.8 practice a variety of professional applications of photography |