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:

Industrial Technology Stage 6 consists of project work and Industry Study that develop a broad range of skills and knowledge related to the industry focus area chosen, and an introduction to industrial processes and practices

The Focus Area is Multimedia.

Industrial Technology is designed to develop students' 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 various computers capable of multimedia.

• learn about and use appropriate software relevant to their projects in the areas of authorising, 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.

• Learn the process involved in storyboarding, image creation and editing, sound creation and editing, publishing and page layout, authoring and copyright.

Course Content:

During the Year 11 course, the following sections are taught in relation to the relevant focus area:

• Industry Study: structural, technical, environmental and sociological factors, personnel, Occupational Health and Safety

• Design

• Management and Communication: designing, drawing, computer applications, project management, literacy, calculations, graphics

During the 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

Course Requirements:

In the Year 11 course, students must design, develop and construct a number of 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 HSC 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 specific focus area industry.

Cost: 

• Year 11: $60.00

• Year 12: $55.00