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COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Course of Studies DRAFT 1993-94 Field Review • Introductory Level • Intermediate Level • Advanced Level >4lberFa F 91 .3 STUDIES EDUCATION ASS 1993 JULY 1993 CURRICULUM BRANCH gr .07-12 CURRGDHT Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of Alberta Libraries http://archive.org/details/commtechcoursedraft93albe COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Course of Studies DRAFT 1993-94 Field Review • Introductory Level • Intermediate Level • Advanced Level Liberia F 91 .3 STUDIES EDUCATION A33 1993 JULY 1993 CURRICULUM BRANCH gr .07-12 CURRGDHT Ex LIBRIS UNIVERSITATIS ALBERT/ENSIS NOTE: Questions or comments about this course of studies are welcome and should be directedto: SelwynJacob Program Consultant, CommunicationTechnology Curriculum Branch Alberta Education DevonianBuildingWest 11160JasperAvenue Edmonton,Alberta T5K 0L2 Telephone: (403) 427-2984 Fax: (403) 422-3745 orto: SharonPrather Program Manager, CareerandTechnology Studies CurriculumBranch AlbertaEducation DevonianBuildingWest 11160JasperAvenue Edmonton,Alberta T5K 0L2 Telephone: (403) 427-2984 Fax: (403) 422-3745 Ij TABLE OF CONTENTS I] STRANDRATIONALE ANDPHILOSOPHY A. 1 I STRAND ORGANIZATION B. 3 Curriculum Structure 3 Program Planning 3 Sample 3 Linkages 4 Scopeand Sequence 5 Module Descriptions 6 CURRICULUM ANDASSESSMENT STANDARDS C. 9 Curriculum Standards 9 Strand LearnerExpectations 9 Module LearnerExpectations 9 Specific LearnerExpectations 9 AssessmentStandards 9 Module COM101 MediaandYou 11 Module COM102 IntroductoryPhotography 13 Module COM103 SpecialEffectsPhotography 15 Module COM104 BeginningAnimation 17 ModuleCOM105 BasicAudio/VideoProduction 19 ModuleCOM106 PresentationandCommunication 1 21 ModuleCOM107 LayoutandDesign 23 ModuleCOM108 PrintTechnology 25 ModuleCOM109 IntroductoryCommunicationProject 27 ModuleCOM201 Media Design 29 ModuleCOM202 Intermediate Photography 31 ModuleCOM203 Intermediate PhotographicTechniques 33 ModuleCOM204 PhotographicCommunication 35 ModuleCOM205 IntermediateAnimation 37 ModuleCOM206 IntermediateAudio/Video 1 39 Module COM207 Intermediate Audio/Video 2 41 ModuleCOM208 Intermediate ScriptWriting 43 ModuleCOM209 Media DesignandAnalysis 1 45 ModuleCOM210 Presentation andCommunication2 47 ModuleCOM211 Intermediate GraphicDesign 49 ModuleCOM212 Intermediate Digital Design 51 ModuleCOM213 IntermediatePrintingTechniques 53 ModuleCOM214 Intermediate PrintingApplications 55 ModuleCOM215 ClientServices 1 57 Module COM216 Intermediate Communication Project 59 Module COM301: Advanced Photography 61 Module COM302: Advanced PhotographicTechniques 63 ModuleCOM303: Photojournalism 65 Module COM304: ColourPhotography 67 Module COM305: AdvancedAnimation 69 ModuleCOM306: AdvancedAudio 71 Module COM307: AdvancedVideo 73 Module COM308: AdvancedScriptWriting 75 ModuleCOM309: Media DesignandAnalysis 2 77 ModuleCOM310: PresentationandCommunication 3 79 ModuleCOM311: AdvancedGraphic Design 81 ModuleCOM312: AdvancedDigital Design 83 Module COM313: Advanced PrintingTechniques 85 Module COM314: AdvancedPrintingApplications 87 Module COM315: Client Services 2 89 Module COM316: AdvancedCommunication Project 91 LIBRARY WefTY OF p- n 4i COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY STRAND RATIONALE AND PHILOSOPHY A. Inan information society, characterized by rapid change in the social, economic and technological environments, students must be prepared to use information and technology effectively and efficiently. CommunicationTechnology provides students with a broad awareness of the impact that presentation and communication, print, photography, and media design and application make inevery aspectoftheirlives. The knowledge and skills acquired from studying communication technology are transferable throughout the core and complementary curricula, giving students an edge in presenting their views and ideas, in understanding others and in completing projects while stillinschool. Finally, as the communications industry becomes more and more sophisticated, it is imperative that students improve their level of "media and technological literacy" in order to cope with their daily chores. Communication skillsarenecessary forthepursuitofa successful career in any field, and communicating effectively using a variety of media gives students an advantage as they enter the informationage ofthe 21stcentury. CB: 93 08 05 (DRAFT) CommunicationTechnology /l Communication Technology /2 — STRAND ORGANIZATION B. CURRICULUM STRUCTURE Communication Technology emphasizes experiential and hands-on learning. Students Communication Technology, like other Career will participate in a wide range of practical and Technology Studies curricula, has been activities within the classroom, the school and developed usinga modular design. A module isa their local community. unit of curriculum that should be achieved by most students in approximately 25 hours of In addition to functioning in a traditional learning. manner, the teacher will use resourcefulness to create the appropriate learning environment for The Communication Technology modules are the students, either by bringing the necessary grouped according to the following themes: personnel and/orresourcesto the classroom or by photography, audio/video, presentation, print takingstudents to the community. Flexibility in and enterprise. Communication Technology is scheduling and programming will be offered at three levels. The introductory level encouraged. provides students with the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for personal use. Through educational strategies such as The intermediate level focuses on the partnerships, teamwork, group assignments and transferable knowledge, skillsand attitudes that work experience, the teacher will stress would apply to many sectors ofthe industry. At "process" over "product". Teachers will the advanced level, students will learn more encourage creative thinking, enterprising and career-specific knowledge, skills and attitudes innovative strategies, and problem solving as thatwill prepare them forembarkingon a career muchaspossible. inthe communication technology industry, orfor furthereducationortraining. Sample The following is an example ofa 3-credit course PROGRAM PLANNING inCommunicationTechnology: Two modules Media and You at the MODULES introductory level and Media Design at the — intermediate level in the Communication Media and You (COM101) Technology curriculum are recommended before students proceed to other modules. In addition, Introductory Photography (COM102) some modules may be prerequisite to others. PrintTechnology (COM108) Within each level, however, students and teachers will be able to explore additional RATIONALE/LEARNINGS communication concepts through the "communication project" module. Topics such as This course takes a hands-on approach to safety, copyright, ethics, global and the study of photography, audio/video production, print, and presentation and environmental issues, planning and enterprise communication. Particular emphasis is on will be integrated throughout all modules. The developing basic photographic skills and curriculumheavilydepends on, and is influenced fundamental skills in print technology by, technology. Therefore, teachers are (layoutthroughprintingandfinishing). encouraged to incorporate the latest available — technologies computers, scanners, laser Students will be able to apply their — printers, digital photography, etc. where learnings in any situation where possible inaddressingthevarious modules. communication and presentation skills are required; e.g., all core and complementary programs. CB: 93 08 05 (DRAFT) CommunicationTechnology /3 Linkages Although the techniques of presenting and communicating are delivered through Communication Technology, the specific knowledge and skills relating to software application may be acquired in Information Processing. For example, the knowledge and skills acquired in Information Processing modules dealing with multimedia, desktop publishing and integrated graphics tools may benefit students in Communication Technology. Conversely, a layout and design module from Communication Technology may benefit students who are interestedindesktoppublishing. Teachers wishing to combine these or any other competencies, should review the appropriate moduleswithinbothstrands. CommunicationTechnology /4 CB: 93 08 05 (DRAFT)