YEAR 12Information Technology Systems

UNIT:Interactive Media

UNIT OVERVIEW:This unit of study aims to demonstratethe student’s knowledge of computer hardware, software and operating systems and the features of Flash and Fireworksthrough a supervised written exam with a practical component. It will extend the previous unit of Mobile Technology. This unit also explores the use of Actionscripting for animation and some of the advanced features of Flash including the use of Sound, Videos and movie clips. Project management theory and concepts will also be reinforced.

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ASSESSMENT:A supervised written and practical exam assessing

Knowledge & Communication, Design & Development and Implementation & Evaluation

UNIT DETAILS:

No / Learning Goal / Success Criteria
(I Know I’ve got it when I can …)
1 / Define the concepts of IT terms and concepts as applied in Multimedia Production and the hardware, software required for Multimedia. / Complete the Knowledge and Communication section of the exam to a sound or better rating.
2 / Communicate concepts and principles using suitable genre and language conventions. / Presents clear and coherent answers to the exam questions and uses correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
3 / Analyse client’s needs, purpose and scenarios to inform the design plan. / Demonstrates understanding by producing a detailed answer to the Design and Development section of the Practical part of the exam.
4 / Synthesise information to design solutions. / Produce a product that satisfies the client’s requirements. Clearly detail process in the answers supplied.
5 / Develop and test components to refine solutions. / Shows evidence of development in the answers provided in the exam.
6 / Use technical skills and resources to present a solution. / Evidence of the use of a variety of technical skills in the final product and in the details supplied in the answers provided in the exam.
7 / Evaluate the solution against the defined criteria using the CIPP model. / Evidence of evaluation of the product using the criteria set out in the CIPP model by detailing the processes undertaken and the satisfaction with the final product in the answers provided in the exam.