COMMUNICATION TECH

TGJ3M1 Communications Technology, Grade 11 (University/College)

This course examines communications technology from a media perspective. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues and explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.

Prerequisite: None

TEJ3M1 Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11 (University/College)

This course is offered online. This course examines computer systems and control of external devices. Students will assemble computers and small networks by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software. Students will develop knowledge and skills in electronics, robotics, programming, and networks, and will build systems that use computer programs and interfaces to control and/or respond to external devices. Students will develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and will learn about college and university programs leading to careers in computer engineering.

Prerequisite: None

TGJ4M1 Communications Technology, Grade 12 (University/College)

This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their works to our school community, internet and local TV.
Prerequisite: TGJ 3M, Communications Technology, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Recommendation - One of the following: TGJ3M, TGP3M, TGV3M

TEJ4M1 Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 12 (University/College)

This course is offered online. This course extends students’ understanding of computer systems and computer interfacing with external devices. Students will assemble computer systems by installing and configuring appropriate hardware and software, and will learn more about fundamental concepts of electronics, robotics, programming, and networks. Students will examine environmental and societal issues related to the use of computers, and explore post-secondary pathways leading to careers in computer engineering and related fields.

Prerequisite: Computer Engineering Technology, Grade 11, University/College