Communications Technology 11 and 12

Communications Technology 11 and 12

UNIT 1 – ORIENTATION

Students should be able to

· describe the purpose and value of the different forms of communication systems

· explain the importance of the information age and describe the different modes of communication

· identify and interpret the major current and likely future developments taking place in the communications, revolution

· specify and communicate the major impacts of communication, technology on society, the economy, culture, and politics

· work individually and with others on a variety of tasks during the study of communications technology

· select tools, machines, equipment, and processes suitable to the task at hand and use these safely, accurately, and economically

· describe careers relating to communications technology and apply aptitudes and skills important for practicing these careers

UNIT 2 – DRAFTING

(Computer applications should be used here)

Students should be able to

· demonstrate and understanding of the evolution of ancient pictorial languages and explain significance of contemporary drafting design and planning

· develop a knowledge and understanding of drafting equipment and procedures including lettering techniques, geometrical construction, and applying these to chosen tasks

· produce a design brief based on an investigation of needs and record design decisions using standard graphic conventions

· define the major parts and symbols of a technical drawing and describe the purpose and relationship of each to the whole drawing

· list, explain, and demonstrate the basic equipment and supplies used in the sketching, drawing, drafting and technical illustration process

· identify and explain the common types of pictorial drawing used in design and technology work

· gain a general understanding of blueprint reading and sketching and display this knowledge by completing a selection of detailed sketches and blueprints

· develop a general understanding of mechanical or engineering drawing and demonstrate this knowledge by completing a variety of detailed drawings in relation to a selection of practical activities, objects, or models

· gain a general knowledge of architectural drafting and demonstrate this understanding by producing a broad selection of drawings involving general buildings and/or structures

· choose an area of special interest in drafting such as aerospace, welding, electrical, structural, cartography, or specific charts and concentrate in this area to develop and apply drafting skills and procedures

· identify and describe the occupations and careers practiced in drafting

· discuss with other students the various applications of drafting in communications technology and communicate ideas by using annotated drawings

· model design ideas in three dimensions

UNIT 3 - COMPUTER ASSISTED

DRAFTING (CAD)

Students should be able to

· explain and demonstrate the use and application of a computer system and the relevant supporting hardware and software

· distinguish and communicate the differences between drawings produced by manual drafting and computer aided drafting

· demonstrate and use a basic CAD program to produce drawings composed of lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, polygons, and polylines

· produce a variety of drawings using basic entry fundamentals in absolute, relative, or polar formats

· save, restore, and print or plot drawings produced using CAD

· execute and evaluate a selection of changes and edits to drawings produced using CAD

UNIT 4 – DESIGN

Students should be able to

· demonstrate a sound understanding of the vocabulary used in design, especially in the application of solving design problems

· present design proposals using media and techniques so ideas are communicated clearly and precisely

· produce a design specification that provides a clear focus for subsequent design

· record design decisions using standard graphic conventions

· produce a design proposal which clearly indicates intentions by using enhancements relating to colour, texture, and spatial relationships

· design and develop models and prototypes to assist the graphic communications process

· make judgments and decisions about the moral, economic, social, and environmental impact of the design problem-solving process when developing design solutions in communications technology, especially in the areas of computer graphics, photography, and audio video

UNIT 5 – ELECTRONIC

COMMUNICATIONS

Students should be able to

· define, demonstrate and apply the basic technology systems model (impact-process-output-feedback) as it applies to communications technology

· describe the basic operation of a computer and relate the hallmarks of its recent development

· use and demonstrate the use of at least two input devices including the keyboard and mouse

· describe and explain the importance of five major uses of a computer

· use a computer to communicate electronically with another computer in another school in the same district or region or province

· describe technologies used to distribute education at a distance

· discuss advantages and limits of at least two distance education technologies in use in Nova Scotia

· prepare a brief instructional unit which could be delivered at a distance using a technology selected by the learner

UNIT 6 – COMPUTER GRAPHICS

Students should be able to

· demonstrate an understanding of the applications and general requirements of visual communication

· design and produce a graphic layout such as a flyer, brochure, card/ticket, correspondence, form, label, or sign using custom produced art and text

· select typography and make decisions about illustrations and photographs, and select and prepare layouts, and select paper

· classify major methods of the reproduction of graphics images

· identify and explain technological advances in visual communications

· design and produce a desktop presentation and/or animation

UNIT 7 – LIGHT

Students will be able to

· explain the properties of light which allow it to be focused to produce images

· define the different parts of a camera and explain the major differences between various types of cameras

· recognize and demonstrate the basic camera systems

· select and demonstrate the use of different lenses used for taking good pictures

· describe how film in a camera works and demonstrate its use in variety of situations

· demonstrate the methods used to process film and produce prints and enlargements

· recognized and report on the common applications of photography for enhancing communications, especially for project work undertaken in Industrial Arts Technology

UNIT 8 – AUDIO VIDEO

Students should be able to

· explain, compare and contrast between how radio and television works

· describe how radio waves are used to transmit audio and video signals

· define how radio waves are used to transmit audio and video signals

· participate in the establishment of a school use the design problems solving process for the production of the school audio video studio mentioned above

· design devise and produce a script/storyboard for the audio/video representation of an item of general interest to other students

UNIT 9 – GRAPHIC REPRODUCTION

Students should be able to

· identify the important elements of screen printing and detail aspects of each one

· demonstrate the correct use of screen printing, and stencils for various applications

· describe and demonstrate the steps involved in multi-colour screen printing on various materials

· explain the different types of other graphic image carriers and practice litho graphic image transfer

· indicate the various types of relief printing and demonstrate relief printing as part of a production

· define and demonstrate special printing and reprographic methods

Communications Technology 11 and 12