CLARKSON SECONDARY SCHOOL
Course Code: TGJ 3M0
Prerequisite: TGJ2M0
Material Required:
2GB SD Card
2 GB USB memory stick
Course Name: Communications Technology
Course Description
This course examines communications technology from a media perspective.
Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media
projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas
may include 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 develop an awareness of related
environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university
programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology
fields.
Overall Course Expectations
A1. demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts, techniques, and skills required to produce a
range of communications media products and services;
A2. demonstrate an understanding of different types of equipment and software and how they are used
to perform a range of communications technology operations and tasks;
A3. demonstrate an understanding of technical terminology, scientific concepts, and mathematical
concepts used in communications technology and apply them to the creation of media products;
B1. apply project management techniques to develop communications technology products effectively
in a team environment;
B2. apply a design process or other problem-solving processes or strategies to meet a range of challenges
in communications technology;
B3. create productions that demonstrate competence in the application of creative and technical skills
and incorporate current standards, processes, formats, and technologies.
C1. describe the impact of current communications media technologies and activities on the environment
and identify ways of reducing harmful effects;
C2. demonstrate an understanding of the social effects of current communications media technologies
and the importance of respecting cultural and societal diversity in the production of media projects.
D1. demonstrate an understanding of and apply safe work practices when performing communications
technology tasks;
D2. demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to legal requirements and ethical standards relating to
the communications technology industry;
D3. identify careers in communications technology for which postsecondary education is required or
advantageous, and describe college and university programs that prepare students for entry into
these occupations.
ASSESSMENT BREAKDOWN INCLUDING CATEGORIES AND WEIGHTINGS.
Formative assessments are learning practices that provide important feedback to student progress.
Summative assessments form the foundation for final mark allocation at the end of a unit, term and exam.
Category
% allotments
Knowledge & Understanding K
Application A
Communication C
Thinking & Inquiry T
TERM TOTAL
Unit
1. Video
2. Video Production
3. Video post Production
Digital Editing
4. Electronics of Communications
5.Social Impact of Communication Technology
and Career Opportunities
15
25
15
15
70
% allotments
Final Written Summative
Culminating Task
15
15
FINAL EVALUATION TOTAL
30
Unit Breakdown
Review: pre-production: storyboarding, advanced
camcorder operation , tripod operation factors to
consider before shooting Elements of effective
movie-making, script writing
Correct and safe use of equipment
Lighting, sound recording, scheduling
Audio recording
Study different video styles: documentary,
educational, special occasions
Different shooting techniques for effect
Stop-motion
Digital editing,
Special effects, Titling ,“green screen”
Sound re-recording, mixing,
Use Movie Maker & Premiere
Sound effects/foley
Video technology HD vs DVD
AV connectors
Radio Technology FM, AM
AV Format conversion,
Analog/Digital conversion
Role of CRTC
Copyright
Influence of media and social networking on
society
Exploration of careers in multi-media, video/film
production audio, graphics
Research assignments
Summative Assessments
Pre-production requirements K, T
Demonstrate camcorder operation K, A
Storyboards K, A, C
Script writing T,C
Demonstrate correct and safe use of lighting K, A
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of different
recording methods K, A
“How to Video” A, T, K, C
“Interest Topic Video” A, T, K, C
“ Commercial Video” A, T, K, C
Demonstrate effective use of software A, K
“How to Video” A, T, K, C
“Interest Topic Video” A, T, K, C
“ Commercial Video” A, T, K, C
Test/assignments connecting equipment K, T
RF spectrum research assignments K, T
AV conversion A, T, C
Analog/digital conversion
High Tech Trash research T, K, C
Research assignment careers T, K
" Public Service Announcement Video"
Additional Information:
The public service video is the culminating task.
Students are allowed to use their own cameras or sign out one of the school's cameras and/or tripod for overnight use.
Students must use the school's software for all projects unless given permission otherwise
Clarkson S.S. Assessment & Evaluation Policy
CHEATING:
Students are expected to demonstrate HONESTY and integrity and submit assessments that are reflective of their own work.
Cheating is defined as completing an assessment in a dishonest way through improper access to the answers. Examples include, but
are not limited to; using another student’s work as your own, using an unauthorized reference sheet during an assessment, receiving
/ sending an electronic message to another student with test questions / answers, etc.
In order to ensure that all assessments are free from cheating,
Students will:
 review school policy with regards to academic honesty
 submit their own work for evaluation to show evidence of skill and knowledge
 use only teacher approved materials during an evaluation
 demonstrate the qualities of good character and good intention (honesty, caring, respectful, responsibility,) when
preparing evidence of their learning.
If a student cheats on an assessment,
Students may be:
 required to complete an alternate evaluation under direct supervision in a timely manner
 required to write a reflective piece which demonstrates an understanding of the character attribute of honesty.
 assigned a mark deduction
 referred to a vice-principal
 assigned a zero.
Plagiarism:
Students are expected to demonstrate HONESTY and use proper citations and referencing when completing assessments.
Plagiarism is defined as the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the
representation of them as one's own original work. Examples include, but are not limited to; copying another’s project (portions or
whole) and paraphrasing parts of a book or article without reference or citation.
In order to ensure that all assessments are free from plagiarism,
Students will:
 Be required to complete a workshop in correct documentation
 produce their own work
 give credit through appropriate citations and referencing when quoting or paraphrasing the work of others
 be diligent in maintaining and protecting their own work
 seek clarification or assistance from teachers or other available resources
If an assessment is plagiarized,
Students may be:
 required to rewrite or resubmit all or parts of the assignment
 referred for remedial lessons on proper citation and references
 required to do a reflection on the character attribute of honesty
 referred to a vice-principal
 required to sign a contract with the administration and teacher about commitment to academic honesty
 assigned a zero.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS – assignments submitted after the due date and before the absolute deadline.
Students are expected to demonstrate RESPONSIBILITY and submit all assessments by the established due date. Students are
responsible for providing evidence of their achievement of the overall course expectations within the time frame specified by the
teacher and in a form approved by the teacher. There are consequences for not completing assignments for evaluation or for
submitting those assignments late.
In order to ensure that all evaluations are submitted by the established due date,
Students will:
 record due dates in personal organizers
 consider other commitments including co-curricular activities in planning assignment completion
 negotiate alternate due date well before due date, not last minute (a minimum of 24 hours in advance or at teachers
discretion)
 find out what they missed during absences
 use school support systems (i.e. special education, counselors, extra help, …)
If an evaluation is submitted after the due date
Students :
 must notify the teacher and explain why the assignment was not submitted on the due date – in grades 9 & 10 a note
from a parent/guardian may be required
 marks may be deducted for late assignments
 may be required to complete the assignment with supervision
 may be referred to a school based support team or a vice-principal
 may be placed on a contract for assignment completion
MISSED ASSIGNMENTS – assignments either not submitted or submitted after the absolute deadline
Excerpt from Policy 14.
In order to ensure that all evaluations are submitted,
Students will:
 be responsible for meeting and knowing absolute deadlines for missed assignments
 use personal organizers to manage time and meet deadlines
 be responsible for maintaining on- going communication with their teacher
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take responsibility for missed work during all absences
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If an evaluation is submitted after the absolute deadline,
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Students:
must notify the teacher and explain why the assignment was not submitted
students may be asked to provide a note from a parent/guardian
may be required to complete the assignment or an alternate assignment under supervision
may be referred to a school based support team or a vice-principal
may be placed on a contract for assignment completion
may be involved in an action plan to complete the required assignment within a given time frame
may be assigned a zero.
Course Code: ______________________ Course Name: ____________________________
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Parent/Guardian Signature
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Student Signature
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