Industrial Technology Multimedia

Course Description

In Industrial Technology (Multimedia Technologies), students learn about the industrial processes and practices used within the Multimedia industry, as well as developing skills and knowledge through a range of practical projects such as text and graphic design, sound capture and manipulation, video production, special effects, animation and web design.

Both the Preliminary and HSC courses, require students to undertake study in four key areas:

Industry Study
Design, Management and Communication
Production
Industry Related Manufacturing Technology

Main Topics Covered

Year 11 Course

Industry Study: (15%)

• Structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel issues, Workplace Health and Safety

Design (10%)

• Elements and principles, types of design, quality, influences affecting design

Management and Communication (20%)

• Development of practical projects; research, analysis and evaluation; skills in managing a project and developing and presenting a management folio; computer based technologies

Production (40%)

• Display a range of skills through the construction of a number of projects

Industry Manufacturing Technology (15%)

• Understanding of a range of processes, tools and technologies

Year 12 Course

The following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area through the development of a Major Project (60%) and a study of the relevant industry:

Industry Study (15%)

• Structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel issues, Workplace Health and Safety

Major Project (60%)

• Design, Management and Communication

• Production

Industry Related Manufacturing Technology (25%)

• Understanding of a range of processes, tools and new and emerging technologies

Particular Course Requirements

In the Preliminary year, students will undertake a variety of small individual and group projects, developing their knowledge and skills across audio, video, web, animation; and text and graphics.

In the HSC year, students will undertake a Major Project, focusing on an area of their choosing, where they will further build upon and develop their skills from year 11 studies. Students are assessed on their skills and abilities in production, as well as project management, design and communication, with the Major Project contributing 60% towards their final HSC results for this subject.

This course is suited to students who are interested in or have a passion for multimedia. Students in this course will examine various roles within industry, including animators, video producers, foley audio artists and game developers. No prior experience in Multimedia is required to undertake study within this course.

Assessment: HSC Course

External Assessment

Written examination

1hr and 30mins - 40%

Major Project - 60%

TOTAL - 100%

Internal Assessment

Knowledge and understanding of the organisation and management of, and manufacturing processes and techniques used by, the focus area industry

Knowledge, skills and understanding in designing, managing, problem-solving, communication and the safe use of manufacturing processes and techniques through the design and production of a quality major project.

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