Industrial Technology- Multimedia

Multimedia Website Stage 6            

2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12 Board Developed Course

Cost of course: $45

Course Description

Industrial Technology Multimedia Stage 6 will develop a student’s knowledge and understanding of a selected industry and its related technologies highlighting the importance of design, management and production through practical experiences.

Industrial Technology Stage 6 consists of project work and an industry study that will develop a broad range of skills and knowledge related to the focus area chosen for the course. The Focus Areas include Automotive Technologies; Electronics Technologies; Graphics Technologies; Metal and Engineering Technologies; Multimedia Technologies; Timber Products and Furniture Technologies.

Main Topics Covered

Year 11 Course

The focus areas in the year 11 course include multimedia computer systems, operating computer systems and Multimedia design including image creation, sound creation and video.

The following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area:

·   Industry Study – structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel issues, Occupational Health and Safety

·   Design, Management and Communication – designing, drawing, computer applications, project management, literacy, calculations, graphics

·   Production – display a range of skills through the construction of a major project

·   Industry Related Manufacturing Technology – understanding of a range of materials, processes, tools and equipment, machinery and technologies

Year 12 Course

The focus areas in the year 12 course include multimedia elements such as text, graphics, audio, video, animation, the world wide web and intellectual property.

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

·   Design, Management and Communication

·   Production

·   Industry related manufacturing technology

Particular Course Requirements

In the Year 11 Course, students must design, develop and construct a minimum of 2 projects. Each project will include a management folio. Each project may emphasise different areas of the Year 11 Course content. Students also undertake the study of an individual business within a focus area industry. In the Year 12 Course, students design, develop and construct a Major Project with a management folio. They will also undertake a study of the overall industry related to the specified focus area industry.

ASSESSMENT:  Year 12 Course only

External Assessment                                                                                                                                                                        Weighting                                 

A one and a half hour written examination                                                                                                                                 40%                              

Major project (product and portfolio)                                                                                                                                            60%                                                                                                                                                                 including the following aspects : Major Project-Design Management and Production                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              100%      

Internal Assessment                                                                                                                                                                         Weighting

Industry Study                                                                                                                                                                                              15%      

Major Project-Design                                   

Management and Communication-  Production                                                                                                                      60%

Industry Related Manufacturing   Technology                                                                                                                           25%   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               100%

 Faculty:  TAS

Contact:  Mr Tim Teys- Head Teacher