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Course Profile: Communication Technology
Course Code: TGJ20
Prerequisite: N/A
Developed by José Baldizon
Course Overview
Communication Technology
Code: TGJ20
Grade: 10
Policy Document: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, Technological Education, Communication Technology
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 postsecondary education and training
pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
Fostering Inclusiveness:
This profile describes activities in which students will have input in developing the specifics of their assignments, have many options
to work in both small groups and as individuals, have choice of elective units; the class is established early on as a safe space, an
inclusive space for all participants; accommodations will be met according to specific needs.
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Building Learning Skills:
In addition to the specific skills that are developed throughout the course, students learn to:
• Manage Projects
Knowledge of safety requirements will be a prerequisite for all equipment and facilities use.
Equipment/Facilities Graphic Design Photography Audio Production Video Production Animation Web Design
Projectors
School Campus
Units of Study:
Time: 5 hours
Description: This unit Introduces communication technology, the universal communications model, and many of various forms of
communication technology. It also Introduces the classroom and its spaces, and equipment, classroom rules, roles and
responsibilities.
Our Spaces: A3.1, A3.2, A3.3 Conferencing with teacher. Students join a role team, and
1.2 Defining our classroom B2.1, B2.2 design a effective work flow to
spaces and roles. D1.1, D2.2 execute.
Unit 2: Managing the Design Process: Our Foundations and Blue Prints
Intro to the Design Process and Project Management
Time: 5 hours
Description: Introduces the Design Process, and the what makes effective for effective project management, co-operative and
collaborative work.
Description: This unit introduces the elements of design—point, line, shape, forms, space, colour, and texture, balance, contrast,
emphasis, pattern, rhythm/movement, unity. It also introduces the principles, concepts and terminology related to Graphic Design.
words
A1.2, A1.5, A2.1, A3.1, A3.4 Presentation In pairs or trios students will
B1.2, B2.1, B2.2, B2.4, B2.5 discuss why a logo can be
What’s in a Logo?
B3.1, B3.2 effective in both form and
3.3 So it it either says it or
C2.1 function, and present their
doesn’t say it at all?
findings to the class in a visual
presentation.
Description: This unit introduces how a camera works, the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed and ISO, the rule of thirds,
portraiture and studio lighting and continues to use the elements of design at its core.
Through The Looking A1.1, A1.4, A2.2, A2.3, Final Product, Checklist,
Students will produce a photo
Glass B3.1, B3.2 Portfolio book containing one photo
4.2
The Elements of design are D1.1, D2.2, D2.4 representing each of the
all around us. elements of design.
Light is Like Water A1.2 A1.3, A1.4, Journal, Rubric, Peer In pairs or trios students practice
4.4
Natural light for portraiture. B3.1, B3.2, Evaluation,
portraiture and produce a
C2.4 Portfolio portfolio of 5 different portrait
…And There Was Light D1.1, D2.2, D2.4 styles.
4.5
Studio Lighting in Portraiture
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Unit 5: When a Day Becomes a Minute and a Minute Becomes a Lifetime Part 1
Introduction to Audio Design and Responsibilities of Communication Technology
Description: Introduce the topics of our use technology as it effects society and the environment. Introduce Audio production.
Introduce types of microphones, recording techniques, interviewing techniques, music and sound effects, podcasting.
Recording Sound Effects: A1.3, A3.1 Peer Critique Conferencing, In pairs or trios students will add
When a Day Becomes a B1.1, B2.4, B2.1, B2.2, B2.3, B2.5, B2.6, Presentation, Finished sound effects/dialogue to an
5.3 Minute D1.1, D1.2, D2.2, D2.4 Product,
existing film scene.
So Much Work, So Little To Portfolio
show…Pt 1
My Heroes: From C1.1, C2.3, C2.4, C2.5 Journal Individually, students reflect on
5.4 Asgard to Midgard their fauvorite heroes from fiction
Reflection, Pt 1 and real life.
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Unit 6: When a Day Becomes a Minute and a Minute Becomes a Lifetime Part 2
Introduction to Video Design and the Responsibilities of Communication Technology
Description: Introduce topics related to our use of technology as it effects society/the environment. Introduce video production,
storyboarding, camera angles, filming techniques and editing.
The Black Sheep: A1.2. A1.3, A1.4, A1.5 A3.1, A3.2, A3.3 Project Proposal, Student- Students will read “The Black
When One Minute B1.1, B2.1, B2.2, B3.3, Teacher Conferencing
Sheep” By Augusto Monterroso
6.1
Becomes a Lifetime C2.3, C2.4, C2.5 and produce a project proposal
The Impact We Make, Pt 2 for a short film
Filming on a Budget: A1 A2.1, A2.2, A3.1 A3.2, A3.3, Final Product, Checklist
Students produce the short film
A Lifetime of Pay B1.1, B2.4, B2.2, B2.3, B2.5, B2.6, Portfolio they have proposed to make.
6.3 Gets a Minute of Joy C2.1
So Much Work, So Little To D1.1,D1.2, D2.2, D2.4
Show… Pt 2
Time: 15 hours
Description: Discuss topics of ethics and copyright in more depth. Introduce web design, domain/hosting, content, dangers layout,
flow and design. Introduce animation, its history and different types, and entertainment and commercial uses. Students will have a
choice of working one of the two in more depth.
C2.2, C2.3, C2.4 Journal Students find and analyze what they
Smooth Flow
8.1 believe to be an effectively designed web
Making It Work Well
site.
8.2
Making It Look Good C2.1, C2.2, C2.3, C2.4, C2.5 Checklist,
Time: 36 hours
Description: Introduces a culminating project that allows for teamwork, cooperation, collaboration and online publication. Projects
will be showcased on a special event, in which family and the community will be invited to attend. Project contains an individual
component. Theme’s are open, but in consultation and with the approval of the teacher, and agreement of the group.
Learning
Activity Assessment Tasks
Expectations
Animation of Titles Students create a Web Page about the film, which includes
and Credits evidence of its design process . It must also include
★Parlé & Pop: graphics, photos and the the actual finished film.
9.6 Sound Recordings
★Publish:
Web Design
A3 Presentation,
Students design invitations and host a gala for all the class
The Presentation
9.7 B3 Final Product.
work, inviting the school/community.
Cooperatively D2 Peer Critique/ Evaluation