COURSE: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Multimedia

Leader of Learning: Ms Fiona Spinks

2 units for each of Year 11 and HSC / Board Developed Course

EXCLUSIONS:  Industrial Technology - Timber; Industrial Technology - Metal and all other strands

Course Description

In this course, you'll dive headfirst into the captivating universe of multimedia creation, where every click, every frame, and every note is a brushstroke on the canvas of digital expression. Picture yourself as the maestro of your own multimedia masterpiece, orchestrating visuals, audio, and interactivity to craft experiences that captivate hearts and minds. From graphic design to video production, from animation to audio editing, you'll journey through the vast landscape of multimedia disciplines, honing your skills and expanding your knowledge of industry standard software. With each project, you'll master the tools and techniques used by industry professionals to create stunning multimedia experiences. From immersive virtual worlds to interactive web applications, from cinematic masterpieces to viral social media content, you'll explore the endless possibilities of multimedia and discover your own unique voice in the digital landscape.

Industrial Technology is designed to develop in students a knowledge and understanding of the multimedia industry and its related technologies with an emphasis on design, management and production through practical applications. Throughout the course students will learn about and use appropriate software relevant to their projects in the areas of authoring, publishing, sound editing, image editing, 2D/3D drawing, video production and web page design; have access to additional equipment such as video cameras and the internet to allow relevant projects to be undertaken; and learn the process involved in storyboarding, image creation and editing, sound creation and editing, publishing and page layout, authoring and copyright.

Course Content

Industrial Technology (Multimedia) Year 11 Course 

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

• Industry Study: structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel, Work 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

Industrial Technology (Multimedia) HSC 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

• Design, Management and Communication

• Production

• Industry Related Manufacturing Technology

Particular Course Requirements

In this course, students must design, develop and construct a number of projects.  Each project will include a management folio. In the HSC course, students design, develop and construct a Major Project with a management folio (40 A3 pages).  They will also undertake a study of the overall industry related to the specific focus area industry. This course involves a HSC Examination requirement. 

Exclusions

Industrial Technology (Metal & Engineering Technologies); Industrial Technology (Timber Products & Furniture Technologies). 

Elective Fees

Year 11: $70.00

Year 12: $65.00

Elective fees, as outlined above, cover the use of basic consumables used in experimentation and testing. Resources required for Major Projects are an additional cost funded by students.