This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and post secondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communication technology fields.
Syllabus
TGJ2O is based on the revised Ontario Curriculum Expectations for Technological Education Grades 9 and 10, The Ontario Ministry of Education, 2009. There are six units, each of which consists of four to five activities (lessons and assignments) and a summative activity for each unit. The first five units are term work and the final unit is the culminating assignment.
Unit 1: Communication Systems
Activity 1: Welcome to Communication Technology
Activity 2: Reasons for Communicating
Activity 3: Look How Far We've Come
Activity 4: Impact of Technology
Activity 5: Unit Summative
Unit 2: Communication by Design
Activity 1: What is Graphic Design
Activity 2: Typography
Activity 3: Creating Contrast
Activity 4: Working with the Principles of Design
Activity 5: Publishing
Activity 6: Unit Summative
Unit 3: Compose Yourself
Activity 1: Parts of the Camera
Activity 2: Composing the Shot
Activity 3: The View from Here
Activity 4: You've been Framed
Activity 5: Unit Summative
Unit 4: Animation and Sound
Activity 1: What is Animation
Activity 2: Animating Pictures with Photoshop
Activity 3: Animating Text with FLASH
Activity 4: How to Animate a drawing
Activity 5: Sound FX's
Activity 6: Unit Summative
Unit 5: The Production
Activity 1: Capturing the
Action
Activity 2: Transitions
Activity 3: Editing the Shots
Activity 4: Developing the Story
Activity 5: Unit Summative
Unit 6: Culminating Activity
Activity 1: Putting it all Together
Activity 2: Matching Your Expertise
Assessment
Students will be provided with numerous and varied opportunities to demonstrate the full extent of their achievement of the curriculum expectations, across all four categories of the Achievement Chart. Progress will be monitored on an on-going basis using a variety of assessment tools, including written work, formal testing, quizzes, teacher-student communication, discussion boards and chat rooms.
As required by the Ministry of Education, students will be assessed in the four areas of the achievement chart. The suggested breakdown for this course is as follows:
- Knowledge and Understanding 20%
- Thinking and Inquiry 15%
- Communication 30%
- Application 35%
Final Grade
The final grade will be determined as follows:
Term Work
Based on evaluations conducted throughout the course. |
70% |
Summative Evaluation
A final evaluation in the form of assignments. |
30% |
*Unless otherwise indicated, all assignments will be submitted using the dropbox for that assignment.
Learning Skills
The following Learning Skills rubric can be used by online teachers when assessing Learning Skills:
| Categories |
Needs Improvement |
Satisfactory |
Good |
Excellent |
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Responsibility
fulfills responsibilities and commitments within the e- learning environment
completes and submits class work, homework and assignments according to agreed-upon timelines
takes responsibility for and manages own behaviour
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demonstrates limited responsible behaviour |
demonstrates some responsible behaviour |
demonstrates considerable responsible behaviour |
demonstrates a high degree of responsible behaviour |
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Organization
devises and follows a plan and process for completing work and tasks
establishes priorities and manages time to complete tasks and achieve goals
identifies, gathers, evaluates and uses information, technology and resources to complete tasks
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demonstrates limited organizational skills |
demonstrates some organizational skills |
demonstrates considerable organizational skills |
demonstrates a high degree of organizational skills |
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Independent Work
independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete tasks and meet goals
uses class time appropriately to complete tasks
follows instructions with minimal supervision
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demonstrates limited ability to work independently |
demonstrates some ability to work independently |
demonstrates considerable ability to work independently |
demonstrates a high degree of ability to work independently |
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Collaboration
accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group
responds positively to the ideas, opinions, values, and traditions of others
builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships through personal and media assisted interactions
works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to achieve group goals
shares information, resources, and expertise and promotes critical thinking to solve problems and makes decisions
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demonstrates limited collaborative behaviour |
demonstrates some collaborative behaviour |
demonstrates considerable collaborative behaviour |
demonstrates a high degree of collaborative behaviour |
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Initiative
looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities for learning
demonstrates the capacity for innovation and a willingness to take risks
demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning
approaches new tasks with a positive attitude
recognizes and advocates appropriately for the rights of self and others
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demonstrates limited initiative |
demonstrates some initiative |
demonstrates considerable initiative |
demonstrates a high degree of initiative |
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Self Regulation
sets own individual goals and monitors progress towards achieving them
seeks clarification or assistance when needed
assesses and reflects critically on own strengths, needs, and interests
identifies learning opportunities, choices, and strategies to meet personal needs and achieve goals
perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges
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demonstrates limited self- regulation |
demonstrates some self- regulation |
demonstrates considerable self- regulation |
demonstrates a high degree of self- regulation |
