Semester Unit title and description Approximate time (hours) Elective contexts Assessment technique Description written, spoken, multimodal, product, Conditions resources, length, time Formative or Summative Dimensions Knowing & understanding Analysing & applying Producing & evaluating 1 My digital profile online communication and social This unit examines the safety and communication etiquette in establishing an online presence as well as the ethical use of current and emerging software technologies for the online management of personal data. 14 4. Data management 8. Online communication Graphic design basic graphic image manipulation techniques, including hardware used for capture (scanning, camera) and software used for manipulation of images (cropping, cloning colourisation etc.), emerging technologies and ethical use of images. The unit also examines data backup and the health and safety aspects of technology use. 14 5. Digital imaging and modelling 6. Document production 1. Project Multimodal, images and text (digital presentation: analysis of the manipulation of published images) Product (magazine cover) 2–4 minutes 3 weeks F
Graphic design — development of website which include images, text, video and animations. The unit examines web data and file management, and includes both ethical and copyright issues surrounding the use of data, images, video, and animations. 28 5. Digital imaging and modelling 8. Online communication 9. Website production 2. Project Spoken (podcast describing the webpage development process) Product (webpage) 1½–3½ minutes 5 weeks F 2 Exploring mobile applications — Comparing and contrasting the Android and IOS operating systems from app development to online data management and communication methods. The unit explores the common interface features and other specific techniques within these systems while identifying the different purposes and functions of apps. 21 2. Application development 4. Data management 8. Online communication 3. Extended response to stimulus Spoken (debate the pros and cons of Apps) Stimulus: Apps 2–4 minutes 2 weeks F
Gaming beta of a simple game using programming game-development software. Development of user interface, explanation of how to play and support systems for users. Safe use of hardware and investigation of gamer health and safety. 35 2. Application development 5. Digital imaging and modelling 4. Project Multimodal, visual and spoken (tutorial: How to play) Product (game) 2–4 minutes 8 weeks F 3 Gaming — development of a more advanced game using object-orientated programming game development software and alpha and beta testing, using feedback to improve an existing product. Includes all concepts and ideas for software and hardware. 55 2. Application development 4. Data management 6. Document production 5. Extended response to stimulus Multimodal, written and visual (review a game) Stimulus: Game 4–7 minutes 2 weeks S 6. Project Spoken (podcast describing the game development process) Product (game) 2½–3½ minutes 8 weeks S 4 Presenting me — development of a personal digital presence online. Producing a web resume including video, images and text. Identification and use of appropriate hardware to develop web Identification of specific practices to ensure the ethical use, security and safety of the user. 55 5. Digital imaging and modelling 8. Online communication 9. Website production 7. Project Written (folio documenting the design process) Product (webpage) 500–900 words 12 weeks S 8. Extended response to stimulus Spoken (podcast evaluation of a blog or website) Stimulus: Published blog or website 3–4 minutes 2 weeks S
Section 3: Student profile Semester Unit Instrument no. Assessment instrument Formative or Summative Knowing & understanding Analysing & applying Producing & evaluating 1 Graphic design (Print) 1 Project F Graphic design (Web based) 2 Project F 2 Exploring mobile applications 3 Extended response to stimulus F Gaming beta 4 Project F Interim standards Interim Level of Achievement 3 Gaming 5 Extended response to stimulus S 6 Project S 4 Presenting me 7 Project S 8 Extended response to stimulus S Exit standards Exit Level of Achievement