Science and Technology Department
Ascension of Our Lord Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
Student Name: ________________________
TGG4M1
Communications
Technology
Gr. 12 University / College
Course Description: This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while
designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications.
Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print
and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new
media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to
communications technology, and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly
changing technological environment. This course will be GRAPHIC DESIGN FOCUSED.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
A. Communications Technology Fundamentals
- the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work effectively in a team setting.
- advanced concepts, techniques, and skills required to produce a range of communications media
products or services;
B. Communications /technology Skills
- project management techniques to the planning and development of communications media products
- design process or other problem-solving processes to meet a range of challenges in communications
technology
- application of creative and technical skills and incorporate current and evolving standards, processes,
formats, and technologies.
C. Technology, the Environment and Society
- analyse the environmental impact of recent advances in communications technology, and describe
ways of reducing harmful effects
- the effects of communications technology and media activities on
society and cultural diversity.
D. Professional Practice and Career Opportunities
- safe work practices in communications technology activities;
- career opportunities and career development in a rapidly changing technological environment, and
maintain a portfolio of their work as evidence of their qualifications for future education and
employment.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of this course.
My signature below indicates that I have read the Course Handout, and I am in agreement with its contents.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Students’s Signature: ________________________________ Date: _______________
Course Units May Include:
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:
Unit 6:
Resources:
Students will be using a variety of equipment
provided in-class for the course. These include:
iMac Computer, video camera, still digital
camera, colour printer.
Design Process
Photoshop
Typography
Vector-Based Graphics
Web Design
Culminating Activity
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 15% of the final
mark.
Any damage or loss incurred due to negligence
of the student will result in payment for
replacement.
Evaluation Policies
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
20%
30%
20%
30%
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark. Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: (final exam = 15% & CPT = 15%)
1. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Working independently, teamwork,
organization, work habits/homework, and initiative are assessed apart from student achievement in
the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
2. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student agenda.
3. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
4. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagiarized, a zero may be assigned.
5. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!