Iona Catholic Secondary School
Business & Technology Department
Course Code: TGJ3M1
Course Name: Communication Technology
Level: Grade 11, College/University
Instructor: Mr. Fitzpatrick
Room Number: 212
Course Overview:
This course examines communication systems and design production processes in the age of electronic, live,
recorded , and graphic communications. Students will be given the opportunity to develop and apply their
communication skils, in a variety of media, and study the career opportunities and life long learning asociated with
the field of communication technology. Students will also learn about industry standards, health and safety issues
and the impact of communication technology and media upon society and the environment.
Specific Strands of Study and Expectations include:
Theory: Communication & Problem Solving:
• Study the history and methods of a range of communication practices and systems; • Explore the nature and impact of each medium’s technology on communication;
• Research career pathways and opportunities;
• Develop an understanding of the business and ethical aspects of today’s mass media.
Practical Application:
• Gain ‘hands-on’ experience in a range of communication disciplines;
• Students work independently or in small production groups;
• Group instruction is followed by individual application as students complete projects;
• Students will use the term learning to execute their Culminating Task.
Units:
• Layout and Design (InDesign)
- Principles of design are applied from rough design through final electronic art
• Animation (Flash)
- Students plan and execute their own animations
• HTML Web Page Development (Dreamweaver)
- Principles for developing effective web pages and sites are studied and applied
• Digital Photography (Photoshop)
- Techniques of digital photography and Photoshop manipulation are studied
• Video Production (iMovie)
- Working in small teams, students plan their productions and execute using digital editing
Culminating Activity:
• Students will execute a comprehensive, product-based media campaign featuring ads,
video spot, billboards, Pop-up animation and product-specific web site.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students
in order to ensure these expectations are being met.
Resources: TGJ3M1
The course will use a variety of resources to provide
students with a comprehensive learning activity:
• On-Line text resources;
• Students are responsible for keeping organized
notes of lecture material - including missed classes;
• Handouts and reprints of articles;
• Print and on-line internet research;
• Returned tests and assignments should be kept for
study reference;
• Students are required to pay a nominal fee for supplies;
• NOTE: STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDITION OF ALL EQUIPMENT THEY USE.
Evaluation Structure:
Term and Summative work is weighted in 4 categories
• Knowledge/Understanding.......20%
• Thinking....................................20%
• Communication.........................20%
• Application................................40%
The above is reflected in the term work (worth 70% of the final
mark) and the summative work (worth 30% of the final mark)
Summative work consists of:
30% Culminating Activity (Practical Production)
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed and evaluated according to the work produced and skills displayed. Methods of providing feed- back will include assessing work in process and evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning activities,
simulations and presentations. Peer and self-evaluations will also be utilized.
Student marks will be determined by evaluating process and product according to 4 categories and 4 levels.
The chart below defines the specific skills and key words used to determine student competency in the different categories:
Category Level
Knowledge & Understanding
• Knowledge of facts and terms
• Understanding of concepts and relationships
Thinking
• Critical thinking skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Inquiry skills
Communication
• Communication of ideas and information
• Use of symbols and visuals
• Oral and written presentation
Level 1:
50 - 59%
Limited
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability
to apply
concepts.
Level 2:
60 - 69%
Level 3:
70 - 79%
Level 4:
80 - 100%
Some
success in
displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application of
concepts.
Considerable
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability
to apply
concepts.
Thorough
understanding
of concepts
and ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts.
Application
• Applications in familiar contexts
• Transfer of concepts to new contexts
• Making logical conclusions and predictions
• Use of technology
The following student learning skills are assessed independently and feedback provided on reports: Working
Independently, Team Work, Organization, Work Habits and Homework, and Initiative.
E = Excellent
G = Good
S = Satisfactory
N = Needs Improvement
Other Evaluation Issues
• Late assignments will be accepted in accordance with Board policy as detailed in the Student Agenda;
• No assignments will be accepted after the instructor returns the marked assignments;
• Repeated lateness in submitting work indicates poor organization skills and will result in parental contact;
• Students are obliged to follow the Board’s policy on computer use any misuse will result in consequences;
• Plagiarism, in any form, reflects academic dishonesty and will reult in a mark of zero for the assignment;
• Students are expected to be prepared for all class work, and attend wearing the full Iona uniform properly;
• All students are bound by the policies and procedures detailed in the Iona Student Agenda, with
consequences as outlined - including administration involvement and parental contact.