Unit Outline for Unit 3A: Infotainment 15 weeks
Week
Outline/Theory
1
Course Introduction
1 week ~ 4hrs, 15 weeks ~ 55hrs
Overview of course of study unit
and assessment requirements
Digital Data and Information
Discovering Computers
Online Edition
www.scseries.com
Processing and Managing Data
 demonstrate techniques and
processes relating to data in a
multimedia environment:
 sourcing, organising,
processing, managing and
storing data
 ensuring the accuracy,
reliability and validity of the
data
 including data validation
techniques
 minimisation of threats to the
integrity and security of data
by using passwords, firewalls,
encryption, anti-virus
software.
 Information sourcing
Practical
Assessment
Fireworks and
Flash tutorials
Duration
Weeks 1–2
6 hours
Due at the end
of Week 2
 Creation of unit file
structure on network
drives
Resources
(all links are external
web links)
Australian
Copyright Council
 Duration/Public
Domain
 Fair Dealing
 Copying from
the Internet
 Images and
Design
 Music
Music Licence
APRA Licence for
schools
 Storage of data,
information and
appropriate formatting
 Software tutorials
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Flash
Fireworks
 Creating Basic
graphics for
User Interfaces
 Shape Editing
 Controlling multimedia
in Flash using Action
Scripts and
Placeholders
Flash Tutorials
www.kirupa.com
www.entheos.com
www.elearnage.com
Social Implications and Trends
GUI STUFF
Values, ethics and inclusivity
 investigate changing societal
values and ethics in the use of
ICT e.g. MySpace, Facebook
 discuss the implications of
identity theft
 analyse the ethics of employer
and employee relationships in
regards to the appropriate use of
ICT technologies in the
workplace:
 appropriate user policies
 employer’s monitoring of work
emails, internet access and
computer use
 security of information and
protective measures i.e. Net
Alert, cyber stalking, cyber
bullying
 appropriate legislation e.g. Spam
Act, Copyright Act, Privacy Act.
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The Nature, Forms and Transfer of
Digital Data
 discuss the impact and use of
different file formats on the
transfer or distribution of data
 explore the impact that
communication connections
(wireless, cable, satellite) have
on:
(cont)
 Software Tutorials
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Flash
Controlling multimedia in
Flash using Action Scripts
and Placeholders
Fireworks and
Flash tutorials
Duration
Weeks 1–2
6 hours
Due at the end
of Week 2
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Outline/Theory
Week

3–4
Practical
Resources
(all links are external
web links)
 file types
 transfer of data i.e. cost, size,
interoperability, location,
access, availability
compare network bandwidth
requirements for storage and
retrieval of various file sizes.
Social Implications and Trends
Week 3
Past and Emerging Trends
 explore present and emerging
ICT trends e.g. digital video and
sound, online services—sport,
music, training and education,
news and advertising, digital
maps
 investigate the convergence of
multimedia trends and new
developments in technology e.g.
haptic technology, human
kinetics, robotics.
Week 4
Impact of ICT
 examine the impacts on
developers of new technologies
and the choices that users make
in relation to:
 behaviour and relationships of
individuals
 Virtual Worlds e.g. Second
Life, the SIMs
 role playing games e.g.
World of Warcraft
 the physical environment
 industry disposal of old
technology
 climate change
 sustainable use of paper
based products
 community
 satellite technology e.g.
Google earth, GPS
 online applications i.e.
Web2/3
 finance and the economy
 online auction e.g. e-bay
 online banking
 live feeds from stock
exchange
 online retail.
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Assessment
Task 1—Investigate
Online Hypermedia
“Digital Media” Players
Investigation Task
Businesses like Schools
and Hotels will need to
diversify the types of
products and
accessibility services that
they offer to their clients
if they are to remain
competitive in these
essential but constantly
changing industries.
Task 1—
Investigate
Online
Hypermedia
Players
Convergence
The Apple iPhone
Play Station 3
Duration
RSS
Weeks 3–4
6.5 hours
Report Writing
Resources
Recommendation
Reports
Due at the end
of Week 4
In this task you will
investigate ways in which
Schools and Hotels use
the Internet to reach their
customers through the
use of inter-twinning
Hypermedia.
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Hypermedia
Week
5
Outline/Theory
Practical
Hardware and Software
Computer Hardware Components
and Functions
 investigate and compare
different types of computer
platforms i.e. MS Windows and
MacOS or Linux
 describe current hardware
specifications of typical smallscale multimedia production
business computer systems for
different purposes:
 CPU, primary and secondary
memory, graphics output,
sound input/output, visual
output
 explain the function of
specialised peripheral devices
e.g. graphics tablet, interactive
whiteboard, video capture cards
 investigate help procedures and
other support facilities to support
hardware/software functionality
e.g. forums, bulletin boards, on
line tutors, live chats, video
conferencing.
Assessment
Resources
(all links are external
web links)
Hardware
 Digital Camera
 Advanced Camera
Techniques and
Settings
 Scanner
 Resolution
requirements
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Design Acquisition of Hardware
and Software
 explain the role and purpose of
benchmarking in relation to the
design and acquisition of
hardware and software
 describe criteria when selecting
hardware and software for a
specified purpose including the
minimum hardware requirements
to run software
 analyse the compatibility issues
of running the latest software on
current hardware.
 Advanced digital video
techniques
 Post-production
techniques
 Green screen
techniques
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Applications
and
Systems
Software
 describe the efficient operation
and maintenance of system
utility tools and accessories:
 disk cleanup tools i.e. cleanup
temporary files, registry files,
internet cache
 disk backup tools
 disk fragmentation
 anti
malware/virus/spam/spyware

use and manipulate application
software to combine media to
create information products e.g.
animation, audio, image
manipulation.
Task 2—Online
Hypermedia “Digital
Journey” Design
Proposal
Production Task
Task 2—
Hypermedia
Player Design
Proposal
Product Proposal
Writing
Duration
The School has decided
that they need to address
the way in which they
interact with the public.
In order to better
communicate with
parents and students,
promote the schools
facilities, upcoming
events, academic
programs, as well as
attracting new clients.
Weeks 7–9
Due at the end
of Week 9
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Week
Outline/Theory
Practical
Assessment
Resources
(all links are external
web links)
At this point they would
like to further investigate
the development of an
online hypermedia
“Digital Journey Tour” on
the internet.
This task will call for the
development of a detailed
design proposal for a
suitable hypermedia
Digital Journey including
the software and player to
present the schools
facilities.
8–9
4
Digital Data and Information
HP Colour Wheel
Creative Application of
Information Design Principles
 critically evaluate and apply
information design principles in
the creation of evolving media
related technology products
considering:
 a specified target audience
including:
 purpose
 presentation medium
 parameters of design
 content
 navigation structure
 interface
 relevant language and
terminology
 creative design principles
including:
 balance
 rhythm
 proportion
 dominance
 unity
 harmony
 emphasis
 elements of design including:
 focus point
 contrast
 alignment
 position
 line
 texture
 colour—harmony, spaces
 typography
 pattern
 movement
Elements and
Principles of Design
 http://www.digital
web.com/articles
/elements_of_de
sign/
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 http://www.johnlo
vett.com/test.htm
Week
10
Outline/Theory
Practical
Social Implications and Trends
Values, Ethics and Inclusivity
 identify the need for inclusivity in
the design of ICT products and
services e.g. monitors for sight
impaired, use of icons, subtitles
for deaf, equipment for the
handicapped
 discuss digital divide i.e. the
availability of ICT resources to
both wealthy and poor sectors of
the economy
11–14
Workplace, practices and career
Technology Processes in the
Workplace
 use and describe common work
processes, including use of
detailed concept maps,
proposals, research and
storyboards in product
development
 analysis of client requirements
and needs i.e. requirements
analysis
 explain the requirements of
individuals or characteristics for
the work environment e.g.
working independently,
cooperatively and collectively.
Evaluation Tool /
Testing of Design
Develop an appropriate
evaluation tool, to test
your design, based on
developed criteria to suit
the intended audience
and the requirements of
the client.
Assessment
Resources
(all links are external
web links)
Evaluation Tool
/ Testing of
Design
Duration
Week 10
3 hours
Due at the end
of Week 10
Include this in your Task 2
folio.
Task 3—Online
Hypermedia “Digital
Journey”
Production Task
Task 3—“ Digital
Journey”
Development
Duration
Your proposal (Task 2)
was a success and the
School would now like to
see a working product.
Using the proposal as a
working plan, utilise the
appropriate software
necessary to develop a
functional Online “Digital
Journey”.
Weeks 11–13
12 hours
Due at the end
of Week 13
Career, work and jobs
 investigate qualifications and
training related to evolving
technology based employment
opportunities
 discuss the impacts of ICT on
future career opportunities e.g.
job growth areas versus job
loss/reductions
15–17
Work environments and
legislation
 discuss the impact of legislation
affecting evolving technologies
considering:
 copyright—fair dealing, moral
rights, Copyright Act
 intellectual property
 Occupational Safety and
Health including the OSH Act.
3hrs
Pop up scripting in HTML
Using Online Surveys
Wizards
http://freeonlinesurveys.co
m
Task 4—Online Survey /
Mass Audience
Evaluation
Response Task
Task 4—Pop-up
Survey
Duration
Weeks 14–15
5 hours
Due at the end
of Week 15
The School is keen to gain
some feedback on the
Digital Journey GUI that
you have constructed now
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Week
Outline/Theory
Practical
Assessment
that it has gone online.
They would like to survey
their following in order to
measure the reaction.
In order to do this a survey
must be designed and
incorporated into the online
presence that you have
already created.
The information must be
collected, analysed,
graphed and prepared as a
written comment to the
band.
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Resources
(all links are external
web links)
Assessment Outline for Unit 3A-AIT
Entertainment/Infotainment Context
Investigation
(Research work in
which students plan,
conduct and
communicate an
investigation)
20%
Production/
Performance
(Extended production
project in which
students explore
ideas and control the
processes required to
manage the aesthetic
quality of production.
Students engage in
an activity or on the
spot evaluation of a
performance)
60%
Response
(Students apply their
knowledge and skills
in analyzing and
responding to a series
of stimuli or prompts)
20%
Task
Weightings
Possible
Mark
Outcome 1
Technology
Process
Outcome 2
Understanding
ICT
Outcome 3
Quality of
Information
Solutions
Outcome 4
ICT in Society
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TBA
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Task 1: Investigate Online Hypermedia “Digital Journeys”
In this task, you will investigate ways in which current Schools and
even Hotels use the Internet to reach their customers through the
use of hypermedia.
Task 2: Online Hypermedia “Digital Journey” Design Proposal
This task will call for the development of a detailed design
proposal for a suitable hypermedia “Digital Journey” portal that
through hypermedia technology, offers potential parents and
students to the school a means of touring around various aspects
of the school via suitable links (you need to decide upon these
links as part of your design).
Task 3: Online “Digital Journey” Portal Development
Using the proposal created in the previous task, use appropriate
software to develop a functional Portal or GUI to act as the portal
for your Digital Journey Design.
Task 4: Online Survey/Mass Audience Evaluation
As we can only use one of the Digital Journey Portal (GUI)
designs from the class we need to develop an online survey to get
feedback on the Portals you have constructed. The information
must be collected, shared and analysed, graphed and prepared as
a written comment so as a class we can decide which portal
design “theme” to use for the construction of the whole site in 3B
AIT.
Task 5: Semester Exam
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Unit 3AAIT
TYPE: Investigation
OUTCOMES: Outcome 1: Technology Process, Outcome 2: Understanding ICT, Outcome 3: Quality of
Information Solutions, and Outcome 4: ICT in Society
CONTENT: Digital Data and Information, Hardware and Software, Social Implications and Trends
UNIT CONTEXT: Infotainment
TASK 1: Investigate online hypermedia “Digital Journeys” (40 marks)
In this task, you will investigate ways in which current businesses like Resorts, Sporting Teams
Hotels and even Schools use the Internet to reach their customers through the use of online
hypermedia sites on the internet.
You are to investigate and collect examples to do a detailed analysis (PMUI) on the types of
technology used in these sites, their effectiveness and what you consider to be suitable for a
school that wishes to use this type of online advertising.
Time allocation
Two weeks
What you need to do:
The school has been investigating more effective ways of communicating with potential parents
and students. Their principal mentioned that a number of schools are presenting more and more
multimedia content on their websites to increase promotion. Consequently, the school would like to
explore new ways of displaying information and promoting themselves. It is hoped that this will help
provide more information for current parents/students and help attract new customers.
The school has decided to approach our class to have an online media player designed and
developed. It is envisaged that the media player will be able to display video, audio, images, and
text through a user-friendly interface. The manager has outlined that the product must:
 include a guide to all the services available on current school website through some type of
“Digital Journey”
 appeal to current parents/students and help attract new ones from the general public
 include an audio and video player as well as a picture viewer to make it more desirable to
clients.
You have been asked to explore the ways in which other schools and organisations have used
this type of technology. In order to sell the use of this form of technology, you are required to
prepare the following to the school and the P&F:
 visual and verbal presentation
 written recommendation report.
The information contained in these will not only inform them about current trends, but also
provide benefits by having their own online hypermedia player.
You will need to conduct research and take notes to help prepare the client brief and needs
analysis through consideration of the following factors:
1. Determine the needs of the client
 Identify the types of information the band will want to communicate through the
hypermedia player
 Collate and present your results in an appropriate format.
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2.
Determine the purpose of the hypermedia player and outline the aims and objectives
 Who will use the product?
 What specific forms of media can the player display?
 Discuss possible ways in which the user might access the information and why
 Collate and present your results in an appropriate format.
3.
What will be the impact of the product on individuals (users)? Consider the following:
 Resources needed to use the product
 Costs and benefits of the product to the users
 Values and beliefs of individuals using this product.
4.
Identify and describe the target audience and user attributes. What are the benefits and
consequences to audiences of using this product?
 How could these benefits and consequences impact on the users of the school?
 What will be the economic, social, personal, physical and ethical impacts that need to be
considered? Is there any legislation you must consider?
5.
Identify the applications utilised in development of similar products and the format in
which they appear.
 Software used
 File formats
 Operating environment, in terms of hardware and software.
What needs to be submitted for assessment
□
Evidence of your research process (survey, notes, tables, graphs,
bibliography, etc.) collected in an appropriate format.
□
Recommendation report
□
Presentation
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Due date
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Task 1: Investigate online hypermedia “Digital Journeys”
Marking key
Item
Description

Identifying the
Target Audience
(10 marks)
Possible
Mark
Allocated
Mark
7

Describes the benefits of this type of Hyper Media “digital
journey” technology to your target audience.
3

Existing Products examples included (What type of
Multimedia can be used in these types of Hyper Media
digital journeys)
5

Specific types of multimedia best suited for the schools
purpose (give reasons and examples)
5

The impacts of this type of multimedia Hyper media
technology and product on the user (target Audience)
5

Identifies and documents the software, file formts and
operating environment (hardware) associated with this
type of technology)
5
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Appropriate use of accepted report writing standards and
conventions
3
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Visual/verbal presentation is clear and concise and well
supported by the recommendation report
3
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Appropriate and correct referencing based on information
sources
2
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Quality of presentation
Investigations
(15 marks)
Presentation
(10 marks)
Identified the target user group (to include …)
 Completion date listed
 Age considerations listed
 Gender considerations listed
 Religious/Ethnic/Moral considerations documented
 Legal issues documented
 Inclusivity
 Cost
 Technical Requirements
 level of experience with similar examples of
technology (of target audience)
 Personal benefits (to target audience)
Total: 40 marks
2
Total
Out of 40
Teacher Comment: ____________________________________________________________
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TASK MARKING GUIDE
10 Marks Possible
10/9= Very Good, 8/7= Good, 6/5= Satisfactory, 4/3= Needs Work <2= Basic attempt
5 Marks Possible
5 = Very Good, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Needs Work 1 = Basic attempt
3 Marks Possible
3 =Very Good, 2 =Good, 1 =Satisfactory
2 Marks Possible
Generally 1 mark for Definition/Listing/Completed, 1 mark for Example/Correct
1 Mark Possible
Lists a Required Item, Yes/No
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Unit 3AAIT
TYPE: Production
OUTCOMES: Outcome 1: Technology Process, Outcome 3: Quality of Information Solutions, and Outcome
4: ICT in Society
CONTENT: Digital Data and Information, and Hardware and Software
UNIT CONTEXT: Infotainment
TASK 2:
Online “Digital Journey” Design Proposal (50 marks)
This task will call for the development of a detailed design proposal for a suitable hypermedia
“Digital Journey” portal that through hypermedia technology, offers potential parents and students
to the school a means of touring around various aspects of the school via suitable links (you need
to decide upon these links as part of your design).
Time allocation
Three weeks
What you need to do
The school is excited about the idea of being able to present more information to their
parents/students. However, they are having difficulty visualising what the product might look like
and how it would fit with their current web presence. They have asked for a proposal to be
developed that would provide them with images and information to demonstrate what the
Hypermedia “Digital Journeys” opening portal (GUI) would look like and how it would function and
what main links would be included.
1.
Design Idea: develop your final ideas for your Digital Journey Interface design that will satisfy
the project requirements identified in your Investigation (Task 1) and Problem Analysis.
 Communicate these ideas through thoroughly annotated sketches, images, storyboards
and diagrams.
 Show how you ideas have developed via a preliminary sketches and a final sketch.
 List the type of software packages you will use to do it,
 List what processes will you use
 What file type will you use to save your work as
 Justify your choices.
 Select the design you think is most appropriate.
 Why do you think this is the best design?
2. Design Folio
The final outcome of this task is to produce a design proposal. However, in order for this to be
fully informed and realised it will be necessary to demonstrate through a Technology Process
the evolution of the final design. This must include:
 determination of navigation structure or flowchart for the product
 preparation of extensive storyboards, both graphic and textual
 determination of the methods and controls for interactivity of all multimedia contained in
the product
 design of interface elements for the control of all multimedia contained in the product
 design and consider construction of the graphical interface and any additional multimedia
including animation
 choices for hardware and software to be utilised.
In developing and annotating alternative designs, you must consider the standards and
conventions of design.
 Identify and justify the functional, aesthetic, social and environmental choices made in your
Online Hypermedia Player designs
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Also needed in the Design Folio:
 prepare a time plan that outlines how you will complete the client brief and needs analysis
 explain, in detail, the type of hardware and software you will need to use to produce your
proposal. How have you integrated them?
 did you require any additional IT skills to complete the task? Explain.
In your design folio, note any experimentation you used in your designs for the Online
Hypermedia Player, how you have adjusted your designs and any recommendations you
would make to improve the effectiveness of your processes and Online Hypermedia Player.
3.
Design Proposal
Use a suitable format to communicate your final recommendation considering the purpose,
audience and client for your proposal. In addition, include the following:
 glossary of terminology (explaining any unfamiliar concepts and terms associated with
your designs)
 comprehensive bibliography of your information sources.
Use appropriate tools, skills and techniques to present your recommendations:
 are there any special considerations you needed to include to cater for your audience?
 how else could your Online Hypermedia Player be used? What changes/modifications
would be necessary to allow for other uses?
 use appropriate technical terminology.
Process Evaluation:
In your Design Folio, critically evaluate your proposal, and reflect on the production
processes used:
 is your proposal a useful document for making decisions?
 is it appropriate to the intended audience (parents/students/public), and purpose? What
could you have improved?
 justify your selection of management practices in the completion of your proposal
 did you meet your timelines etc.? If not why?
 did you have to adjust your production process? Why?
 any additional comments.
Evaluation Tool/Testing of Design (week 10 exercise)
Develop an appropriate evaluation tool, to test your design, based on developed criteria to suit
the intended audience and the requirements of the client.
 Test your design against members of the products target audience. Include the tool and
results in your design folio. Prepare an analysis of the testing results and insert into your
design proposal.
What needs to be in your portfolio for assessment
□
Developed design criteria
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Annotated designs and explanations of your designs
□
Final recommendations for hypermedia player in an acceptable format
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Production plan and time plan
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Client proposal
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Due dates:
Task 2: Online “Digital Journey” Design Proposal
Marking key
Item
Technology
Process
(23 marks)
Description
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Has utilised a technology process to communicate the
development of a “Digital Journey” design that is suited
to the requirements of the client brief
Proposal relates back to information gained from Task 1
projects requirements (10 points) for the product
(1 mark each)



Proposal
Development
(13 marks)
Presentation of
Proposal
(6 marks)
Working Time Line
(3 marks)
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Evaluation of design process and final product:
measured against design criteria and target user
evaluations (Major Evaluation in Task 4)
3
Identifies and utilises software and hardware specific to
the requirements of developing:
 the design
 mocking up a final idea
 final presentation of final design
 justification of a solution to the client brief
 preparing (drafting) a written client proposal
(2 marks each)
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Appropriate use of accepted formal writing standards and
conventions
Comprehensive use of graphics and sketches to show
development of ideas
Has developed a detailed time plan for development
Allocated
Mark
10
10
Identification of user demographic and ICT requirements
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Possible
Mark
Communication of ideas through sketches &
graphics
Sketches show idea development and refinement
(annotation relates to design criteria requirements)
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Total: 45 marks
10
3
3
3
3
Total
Out of 45
Teacher Comment: ____________________________________________________________
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TASK MARKING GUIDE
10 Marks Possible
10/9= Very Good, 8/7= Good, 6/5= Satisfactory, 4/3= Needs Work <2= Basic attempt
5 Marks Possible
5 = Very Good, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Needs Work 1 = Basic attempt
3 Marks Possible
3 =Very Good, 2 =Good, 1 =Satisfactory
2 Marks Possible
Generally 1 mark for Definition/Listing/Completed, 1 mark for Example/Correct
1 Mark Possible
Lists a Required Item, Yes/No
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Unit 3AAIT
TYPE: Performance
OUTCOMES: Outcome 2: Understanding ICT, and Outcome 3: Quality of Information Solutions
Outcome 4: ICT in Society
CONTENT: Hardware and Software, Digital Data and Information, and Workplace, Practices and Career
UNIT CONTEXT: Infotainment
TASK 3: Online “Digital Journey” (Gui) Development (50 marks)
Your proposal (Task 2) was a success and the School would now like to see a working portal (GUI)
for your “Digital Journey” design.
Using the proposal as a working plan, utilise the appropriate software necessary to develop a
functional online “Digital Journey” GUI design including all of the relevant links.
Time allocation
Three weeks
What you need to do
1. Individually, carry out your production process from Task 2 to develop your Online Hypermedia
Digital Journey portal (GUI). Apply your skills in software and hardware to develop the Online
Hypermedia Player:
 What skills will you need to use to develop the player?
 Are there any skills that you need to learn?
2.
Develop your Online Digital Journey:
 Apply standards and conventions
 Keep in mind your audience. Are there any special requirements you need to consider for
your audience?
 Are there any special effects that you may need to include for your audience?
 Provide documented step-by-step evidence of how you have manipulated the software to
create the elements required for your design.
3.
Test your Digital Journey GUI using the criteria for design established in Task 2.
Remember to:
 develop some specific evaluative questions for your target audience to use in testing the
Digital Journey GUI’s effectiveness. Include these in your testing.
 have a person from your target audience evaluate your Digital Journey GUI and make
suggestions for improvement. Note these suggestions in your journal.
 have you changed the online hypermedia player as a result of the feedback? Reflect on
the changes in your journal.
What needs to be in your portfolio for assessment?
□
Fully functional Online Hypermedia Player
□
Evaluative questions
□
Testing results in an appropriate format
□
Peer evaluations/suggestions
□
Development folio
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Task 3: Online Digital Journey GUI Development
Total: 40 marks
Marking key
Item
Technical
Requirements
(6 marks)
Description


Use of Software
and Hardware
(21 marks)
Quality of Work
(13 marks)
Demonstrated understanding of the operating system
and hardware requirements for correct operation of the
ICT product.
Able to make choices on development software based on
operating environment and the need for compatibility.
Possible
Mark
3
3

Utilises software specific to the requirements of
developing a working product

Utilises hardware specific to the requirements of
developing a working product

Documents the choices and practices used in the form of
an annotated journal notes of the products development

Ability to solve own problems

Uses correct terminology when explaining development
processes
3

Appropriate use of accepted presentation standards and
convention.
3
Quality of project produced.
10

Allocated
Mark
5
5
5
3
Total
Out of 40
Teacher Comment: ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
TASK MARKING GUIDE
10 Marks Possible
10/9= Very Good, 8/7= Good, 6/5= Satisfactory, 4/3= Needs Work <2= Basic attempt
5 Marks Possible
5 = Very Good, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Needs Work 1 = Basic attempt
3 Marks Possible
3 =Very Good, 2 =Good, 1 =Satisfactory
2 Marks Possible
Generally 1 mark for Definition/Listing/Completed, 1 mark for Example/Correct
1 Mark Possible
Lists a Required Item, Yes/No
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TYPE: Response
OUTCOMES: Outcome 2: Understanding ICT, Outcome 3: Quality of Information Solutions and Outcome 4:
ICT in Society
CONTENT: Hardware and Software, Digital Data and Information, and Workplace, Practices and Career
UNIT CONTEXT: Entertainment/Infotainment
TASK 4: Online Survey Audience Evaluation (24 marks)
As we can only use one of the Digital Journey Portal (GUI) designs from the class we need to
develop an online survey to get feedback on the Portals you have constructed. The information
must be collected, shared and analysed, graphed and prepared as a written comment so as a
class we can decide which portal design “theme” to use for the construction of the whole site in 3B
AIT.
The brief from the school asks that the survey seek information on the following areas. They are
also open to other categories of information being sort:
 design impact
 user-friendliness
 compatibility
 quality of information
 suggested resources
Time allocation
Two weeks
What you need to do:
1.
Designing the survey
Develop a set of survey questions that can provide a measured response to the requirements
of the client.
Questions must address the client brief, while also considering interaction and implications of
the products use by the target audience in a personal, social, physical and economical
context.
2.
Build the Survey
(Most school network restrictions will limit the access to online server space need to run an online
survey. As such use an online survey wizard to develop the survey and link to this to the student
project. This will enable mass peer testing)
Using http://freeonlinesurveys.com
Set up your survey using the appropriate standards and conventions.
Results Analysis
When the survey has been constructed use it to target audience test the Online Digital
Journey GUI. Collect and collate results.
Prepare a written analysis to be presented to the band that comments on the effectiveness of
the online hypermedia player as a tool for communicating better with the public. Use the test
results to support your discussion.
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Comment categories:
 Interface usability
 Quality of the information available
 Ease of access and compatibility
 Inclusivity: in terms of catering for the needs of individuals—culturally, physically,
geographically
 Recommendations based on results
What needs to be in your portfolio for assessment?
□
Survey planning
□
Online survey
□
Target audience test results
□
Written analysis
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Task 4: Online survey/Mass audience evaluation
Total: 22 marks
Marking key
Item
Description

Creating Online
Survey (Technical)
(6 marks)
Online Survey
Content
(10 marks)








Analysing Online
Survey Results
(6 marks)


Hardware and Software choices for inserting
automatically generated pop-up script into a web
assessable display format
Hardware/Software choices for report presentation
Management of Survey results
(2 marks each)
Uses correct terminology when developing the survey.
All criteria for input are meet in the survey (relate back to
proposal development & requirements).
Appropriate use of accepted presentation standards and
conventions in developing the survey and its instructions
Presentation of planning documents in creating Survey
Survey is easy to use
(2 marks each)
Identification of user requirements and views through
survey
Graphical analysis of data collected
Written analysis of data collected, against original product
design criteria
(2 marks each)
Possible
Mark
Allocated
Mark
6
10
6
Total
Out of 22
Teacher Comment: ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
TASK MARKING GUIDE
10 Marks Possible
10/9= Very Good, 8/7= Good, 6/5= Satisfactory, 4/3= Needs Work <2= Basic attempt
5 Marks Possible
5 = Very Good, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Needs Work 1 = Basic attempt
3 Marks Possible
3 =Very Good, 2 =Good, 1 =Satisfactory
2 Marks Possible
Generally 1 mark for Definition/Listing/Completed, 1 mark for Example/Correct
1 Mark Possible
Lists a Required Item, Yes/No
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Unit 3AAIT
TYPE: Response
OUTCOMES: Outcome 1: Technology Process, Outcome 2: Understanding ICT, Outcome 3: Quality of
Information Solutions, and Outcome 4: ICT in Society
CONTENT: Digital Data and Information, Social Implications and Trends, and Workplace, Practices and
Career
UNIT LEARNING CONTEXT: Infotainment
Task 10: End
of Semester Exam (marks TBA)
End of unit/year exam. This exam is designed to give you the opportunity to respond to various forms of
questioning that will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the theory, skills and concepts taught
via the project tasks undertaken and class activities, discussions and personal investigation and study.
Some practical (non-computing) responses are also included in this exam.
This exam is also designed to give you valuable experience prior to your external exam.
Section One: Multiple-choice
10% of the paper
Suggested working time: 20 minutes
20 questions
Section Two: Short answer
15% of the paper
Suggested working time: 35 minutes
Section Three: Extended answer
25% of the paper
Suggested working time: 50 minutes
Section Four: Production
50% of the paper
Suggested working time: 75 minutes
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Applied Information Technology
Unit 3A & 3B (Concurrent)
Evolving Information & Communication Technologies &
Information and communication technologies in industry
Unit Learning Context: Infotainment
3A-AIT
3B-AIT
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Unit Outline for Unit 3B: Infotainment 15 weeks
Week
16
Theory
Course Introduction
Overview of course of study
unit and assessment
requirements
Hardware and software
Applications and Systems
Software
 explore skills and
techniques required to use
specialised application
packages relevant to
selected business/industry
e.g. movement analysis
software, business web
sites, 3D modelling,
business desktop
publishing
 use techniques and skills
to ensure smooth operation
of software applications
Social implications and
trends
Impact of ICT on individuals,
communities and
environments
 discuss the impacts of ICT
on industries in the
community:
 improved
communications
 increased productivity
 efficient production
processes
 analyse the impacts of ICT
on individuals working
within industries:
 improved work habits
and communications
 wider employment
location choices e.g.
telecommuting
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Digital data and information
Processing and management
of data
 investigate how industry
manages data including:
 managing security
concerns i.e. disaster
recovery plan, biometrics
 backup techniques and
archiving of data
 storage of data i.e. data
Practical
 Information sourcing
 Creation of unit file
structure on network drives
 Storage of data, information
and appropriate formatting
Assessment
Fireworks and
Flash tutorials
Resources
Duration:
Week 1–2
(6 hours)
Due at the end
of Week 2
Flash Tutorials:
looking at advance
tutorials to
replicate some of
the MS Surface
interface functions
Apple Style OS
Dock In Flash
http://jrgraphix.net/
research/flashdock-mx-2004.php
 Advanced Software
Tutorials
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Flash
(continued)
 Advanced Software
Tutorials
Adobe Fireworks
Adobe Flash
Drag and Drop
http://www.monkey
flash.com/flash/dra
g-and-drop/
Fireworks and
Flash tutorials
Duration:
Week 1–2
(6 hours)
Due at the end
of Week 2
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Week

18–19
Theory
warehouses, data mining
and data marts
 online data management
e.g. call centres based in
overseas countries
discuss the processing of
industry data while
considering:
 bandwidth limitations of
networks
 compression of data files
 encryption methods—
data encryption keys
digital signatures
Workplace, practices and
careers
Work environment and
legislation
 investigate changing work
environments associated
with a global economy e.g.
international work
opportunities, ‘one job for
life’ theory, qualification
recognition
 discuss relevant legislation
affecting production in a
global market e.g. visa
restrictions, international
copyright variations
Digital data and information
The nature, forms and
transfer of digital data
 issues related to rapid
transfer of large volumes of
data e.g. streaming media,
outside broadcasts:
 consider the intended
audience
 discuss the
technologies required to
organise, process,
download, upload and
store the data
 compare the associated
factors and constraints
in relation to data
transference with
reference to size, time,
cost, resources,
security, locality,
access, and availability
 explore industry standard
equality assurance
processes related to data
accuracy, reliability and
validity
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Practical
Task 6: Investigate
Workplace Technology
Systems (In Schools)
Investigation task
Schools are becoming far
more technology savvy.
Using a WiFi network within
the building space allows for
staff & students to be
conducted on PDAs,
notebooks and smartphones
instantly communicating with
things like our website,
library, administration and our
intranet.
Assessment
Resources
Task 5:
Investigate PDA
and Hyptatic
surface
technology
Restaurant
Hardware and
Software Overview
http://www.hlaustral
ia.com.au/
Duration:
Week 3–4
(6.5 hours)
POS Hardware and
Software Systems
http://www.busines
software.com/
Due at the end
of
Week 5
In this task you are to
Investigate the types of
hardware and software
required to run a system that
would be suitable for a our
digital journey (and other
online resources) to operate
as a touch screen around the
campus as well as on
personal PDA’s and
Smartphones.
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Restaurant
Manager
http://www.actionsy
stems.com/
Week
20
Theory
Hardware and software
Computer hardware
components and functions
 identify and describe the
components, concepts and
terminology for the
establishment of a smallscale networked computer
hardware system
 network topologies for
LANs (star, wireless)
 network devices
(network interface card,
switch, router, modem)
 protocols (TCP/IP,
HTTP, SMTP, WAP)
 transmission media
(coaxial, twisted pair,
optical, wireless)
 describe the major factors
affecting the functioning of
ICT equipment within a
networked environment
e.g. transmission rates,
bandwidth limitations
 knowledge of peripheral
devices suited to selected
industry requirements e.g.
computer aided
manufacturing (CAM)
lathes and devices, high
speed photography for
movement analysis
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Hardware and software
Design and acquisition of
hardware and software
 compare and analyse
similar software
applications considering:
 design
 user interface
 functions
 technical capabilities
 configuration
 ease of use
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Digital data and information
Creative application of
information design
principles
 apply information design
principles in the creation
and promotion of a
corporate identity
considering
 ICT solutions across a
range of media to suit
purpose and intended
meaning
 inclusivity
Practical
Assessment
Resources
Hardware
 Wireless Hand
Held Devises
 PDAs
 Touch Screens
 Bluetooth
 Outputs—
printing
Networking
 WiFi and
Ethernet LAN’s
 Electronic
Banking/
payments
Task 7: “Digital Journey”
component interface
Production Task
Now that we have a Digital
Journey opening GUI we now
have to design and produce
the various components that
will make up the entire Digital
Journey tour.
Task 7: Digital
Journey
component
interface
Convergence
Microsoft Surface
http://www.microsof
t.com/surface/
Duration:
Week 7–9
(12 hours)
Due at the end
of Week 9
You will need to design your
specific section to reflect the
theme of the opening GUI as
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Theory
Week



23
24
usability
currency and accuracy of
data
evaluation of the
effectiveness of the ICT
solution against the design
criteria
Practical
well as the culture and focus
of the school and what St
Stephens can offer and
stands for.
Assessment
You are required to prepare a
design proposal for the
Principal and IT Systems
manager
Digital data and information
Creative application of
information design
principles
 evaluation of the
effectiveness of the ICT
solution against the design
criteria
 currency and accuracy of
data
HP Colour Wheel
Elements and
Principles of Design
 http://www.digit
alweb.com/article
s/elements_of_
design/
 http://www.johnl
ovett.com/test.h
tm
Hardware and software
Applications and systems
software

25
24
explore skills and
techniques required to use
specialised application
packages relevant to
selected business/industry
e.g. movement analysis
software, business web
sites, 3D modelling,
business desktop
publishing
 use techniques and skills
to ensure smooth operation
of software applications
Social implications and
trends
Values, ethics and inclusivity
 discuss the impact of
access to global markets
on the ability to purchase
and use of ICT products:
 worldwide access to
products and web sites
 international news sites
 online censorship of
information
 investigate end user
expectations in differing
cultures e.g. interpretation
and use of language and
images in websites
 analyse ethical issues and
legislation in industry
 ethics in ICT in an
industry context i.e.
Resources
Evaluation tool/Testing of
Design
Develop an appropriate
evaluation tool, to test your
design, based on developed
criteria to suit the intended
audience and the
requirements of the client.
Evaluation
Tool/Testing of
Design
Duration:
Week 10
(3 hours)
Due at the end
of Week 10
Include this in your Task 7
folio.
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Theory
code of conduct
 intellectual property i.e.
patents, trade marks,
registered designs
Week
26–28
Workplace, practices and
career
Technology processes in the
workplace


describe strategies to
maintain employees’ skill
levels i.e. on the job
training, short courses in
relevant software skilling,
power users
consider project
management strategies to
encourage flexibility,
originality and risk taking in
ICT projects
Practical
Task 8: Digital Journey
Component development
Production Task
Your proposal (Task 7) was a
success and the school and IT
Manager would now like to
see a working product. Using
the proposal as a working
plan, utilise the appropriate
software necessary to develop
a functional Digital Journey
component Interface.
Assessment
Resources
Task 8: Digital
Journey
component
Interface
Duration:
Week
11–13
(12 hours)
Due at the end
of Week 13
Workplace practices and
career
Career, work and jobs
 discuss appropriate
industry qualifications e.g.
MCP, CCNA, CNE
 discuss the potential
development of new skills
and qualifications that arise
from the rapid expansion of
ICT and globalisation e.g.
web design skills, database
skills
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Hardware and software
Design and acquisition of
hardware and software
 investigate the constraints
associated with the
acquisition and installation
of a range of hardware
components—video cards,
monitors
 discuss the use of service
level agreements and
outsourcing to meet
business or industry
requirements
Social implications and
trends
Past and emerging trends in
ICT
 analyse the impact of
Task 9: Privacy and Security
Issues
Response Task
The school is very happy with
the new Digital Journey now
available online and is
seriously considering updating
the site so that the school can
conduct various business
transaction online (paying of
fees, book hire, camps and
excursions etc) and update
personal details.
Task 4: Pop-up
Survey
Duration:
Week 14–15
(5 hours)
Due at the end
of Week 15
However, given a number of
articles in the press (see
included) it feels slightly edgy
about the level of privacy and
security this new technology
can offer. You are to make
recommendation on how this
restaurant might be able to be
set up to take advantage of
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Week
30
26
Theory
current and emerging
trends on:
 global market forces—
international
communications via
video conferencing
 lifestyle choices—
remote access to work
sites, flexible work
hours
 industry shop ‘face’—
online presentation via
web sites, cross web
site advertising
Semester examination plus
revisions
Practical
the new technology but also to
allow this to be set up and
operated in the safest and
most secure manor.
Assessment
In order to do this, you will
need to respond (via a report)
to certain issues documented
in the press articles and how
best to incorporate the new
technologies in a safe and
secure manor.
Task 10: End of Year Exam
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Resources
Task
Weightings
Possible
Mark
Outcome 1
Technology
Process
Outcome 2
Understanding
ICT
20
40


25
45

35
40
The school is very happy with the new Digital Journey now available online and
is seriously considering updating the site so that the school can conduct
various business transaction online (paying of fees, book hire, camps and
excursions etc) and update personal details.
However, given a number of articles in the press (see included) it feels slightly
edgy about the level of privacy and security this new technology can offer. You
are to make recommendation on how this restaurant might be able to be set up
to take advantage of the new technology but also to allow this to be set up and
operated in the safest and most secure manor.
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Assessment Outline for Unit 3B-AIT
Entertainment/Infotainment Context
Outcome 3
Outcome 4
Quality of
Information ICT in Society
Solutions
Task 6: Investigate Workplace Technology Systems
Investigation
(20%)
Schools are becoming far more technology savvy. Using a WiFi network within
the building space allows staff & students to instantly communicate with things
like our website, library, administration and our intranet PDAs, notebooks and
smartphones.
The school is also interested in investigating Haptic Technology (like the new
Microsoft Surface) to place make our Digital Journey a more interactive
experience, as well as possible “administration” and purchasing applications
(eg paying fees, bookshop, uniform shop even the canteen).
In this task you are to Investigate the types of hardware and software required
to run both these systems so that the school would be able to run a WiFi and a
possible touch screen service suitable for a our digital journey), paying bills and
other online resources.


Task 7: Digital Journey Component Design
Production /
Performance
(60%)
Now that we have a Digital Journey opening GUI we now have to design and
produce the various components that will make up the entire Digital Journey
tour.
You will need to design your specific section to reflect the theme of the opening
GUI as well as the culture and focus of the school and what St Stephens can
offer and stands for.
You are required to prepare a design proposal for the Principal and IT Systems
manager

Task 8: Digital Journey Component Development
Your proposal (Task 7) was a success and the school and IT Manager would
now like to see a working product. Using the proposal as a working plan, utilise
the appropriate software necessary to develop a functional Digital Journey
component Interface.











Task 9: Privacy and Security Issues
Response
(20%)
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Unit 3BAIT
TYPE: Investigation
OUTCOMES: Outcome 1: Technology Process, Outcome 2: Understanding ICT, 3: Quality of Information
Solutions and Outcome 4: ICT in Society
CONTENT: Digital Data and Information, Hardware and Software, Social Implications and Trends
UNIT LEARNING CONTEXT: Infotainment
TASK 6: Investigate Workplace Technology Systems (In Schools) (35 marks)
Schools are becoming far more technology savvy. Using a WiFi network within the building space allows
staff & students to instantly communicate with things like our website, library, administration and our intranet
PDAs, notebooks and smartphones.
The school is also interested in investigating Haptic Technology (like the new Microsoft Surface) to place
make our Digital Journey a more interactive experience, as well as possible “administration” and purchasing
applications (eg paying fees, bookshop, uniform shop even the canteen).
In this task you are to Investigate the types of hardware and software required to run both these systems so
that the school would be able to run a WiFi network and a possible touch screen service suitable for a our
digital journey), paying bills and other online resources.
Time allocation
Two weeks
What you need to do
The school has become very interested in establishing a more intensive WiFi network system
within the school grounds that could be set up to expand the impact of services like the Digital
Journey. The school would also like to investigate the Haptic technology available on many
smartphones (iPhone, Omnia, LG etc) especially in products like the new Microsoft Surface. as
well as other required tasks and jobs both for the staff, students and visitors. It is hoped that this
will enhance the service offered to the customers at the restaurant.
The Principal and IT Manager has contacted you to investigate a system for the school that would
assist in the “business” (schools) operations. However, they would like to have a better idea and
some more information on the current technology the school has and could incorporate and the
type of hardware and software used in these network systems. They have also suggested that the
core component of the system might be the Microsoft Surface as a touchscreen panel throughout
the school and support for both PDA and Smartphones.
Conduct research and take notes to help you prepare the client proposal analysis through
consideration of the following factors:
1. Determine the needs of the client
 Identify what types of services the School would like to run though this system.
 Collate and present your results in an appropriate format.
2.
Determine the purpose of the management system and outline the aims and objectives
 Who will use the product?
 What specific forms of information would the product display?
 Discuss possible ways in which the user might access the information and why.
 Collate and present your results in an appropriate format.
3.
What will be the impact of the product on individuals (users) in terms of:
 resources needed to use the product
 costs and benefits of the product to the users
 values and beliefs of individuals using this product
 staffing requirements
 staff efficiency
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4.
Identify and describe the customer demographic. What will be the consequences and
benefits to customers using this product?
 How could these benefits and consequences impact on the students, parents, teachers
and community?
 What will be the economical, social, personal, physical and ethical impacts that need to be
considered? Is there any legislation you must consider?
5.
Identify the applications utilised in development of this system and the format in which
they appear.
 Software/Hardware used
 File formats
 Operating environment, in terms of hardware and software requirements
 Hardware location
What needs to be submitted for assessment
□
Evidence of your research process (survey, notes, tables, graphs,
bibliography, etc.) collected in an appropriate format.
□
Investigation report, ensuring that you have used appropriate language,
format and have kept in mind your target audience
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Task 6: Investigate Workplace Technology Systems (Schools)
Marking key
Item
Identify needs of
client
(5 marks)
Understand
purpose of
Systems
(30 marks)
Presentation of
Investigation
(5 marks)
Description


Identified the target user group for this type of technology
(Haptic and Digital Journey) that takes into account the
following (not exhaustive)
 Age/gender of users
 considered their work habits
 Any special considerations (social & community)
 OHS and environmental considerations
 considered the needs of the user/school
 location of such devises
 possible costing
 maintenance/security of units
 inclusivity
 described level of experience with similar examples of
technological products
(1 mark each up to 5 marks)
Total: 35 marks
Possible Allocated
mark
mark
5
Identified two typical Haptic applications.
o Suitable Touch Screen (Microsoft surface)
o Suitable WiFi PDA or Smartphone
2



Analysed the strengths of these products and there uses
Analysed weakness of these products and there uses
Identified further opportunities associated with these
applications (usefulness as per new needs)
3
3
2




Demonstrates an understanding of WiFi/Network systems
Demonstrates an understanding of Haptic systems
Lists function of the main components of these systems
Identifies the relationship with these systems with the Digital
Journey task and the possible users.
5
5
5
5

Appropriate use of accepted report writing standards and
conventions
3

Appropriate and correct referencing based on information
sources.
2
Total
Out of 40
Teacher comment: ______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
TASK MARKING GUIDE
10 Marks Possible
10/9= Very Good, 8/7= Good, 6/5= Satisfactory, 4/3= Needs Work <2= Basic attempt
5 Marks Possible
5 = Very Good, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Needs Work 1 = Basic attempt
3 Marks Possible
3 =Very Good, 2 =Good, 1 =Satisfactory
2 Marks Possible
Generally 1 mark for Definition/Listing/Completed, 1 mark for Example/Correct
1 Mark Possible
Lists a Required Item, Yes/No
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Unit 3BAIT
TYPE: Production
OUTCOMES: Outcome 1: Technology Process, and Outcome 3: Quality of Information Solutions
CONTENT: Digital Data and Information, and Hardware and Software
UNIT LEARNING CONTEXT: Infotainment
TASK 7: Digital Journey Component Design (40 marks)
Now that we have a Digital Journey opening GUI we now have to design and produce the various
components that will make up the entire Digital Journey tour.
You will need to design your specific section to reflect the theme of the opening GUI as well as the
culture and focus of the school and what St Stephens can offer and stands for.
You are required to prepare a design proposal for the Principal and IT Systems manager
Time allocation
Three weeks
What you need to do:
The school is very excited about the idea of being able to provide greater interaction for parents
and the community within the school. In particular, the Digital Journey would allow customers easy
access to a information on services, resources and direct communication to administration and the
Library.
However, as this is such new technology the Principal is having difficulty visualising just what the
interface and individual components might look like and how it would fit in with their current
Website. He has asked for a proposal to be developed that would provide them with images and
information to demonstrate what the various component interfaces would look like and how they
would function and fit with the school’s corporate image.
1.
Design criteria
 Using your investigation notes from Task 6, develop a set of ten (10) criteria that link
directly to the client brief for the product. This framework should look to compare the
needs of client, developers and users.
2.
Design folio
The final outcome of this task is to produce a design proposal. However, in order for this to be
fully informed and realised, it will be necessary to demonstrate the evolution of the final design
through a technology process.
This must include:
 determination of the table top navigation structure or flowchart for the interface
 preparation of extensive storyboards, both graphic and textual
 determination of the methods and controls for interactivity of all multimedia contained in
the product
 design of interface elements for the control of all multimedia contained in the product
 design and consider construction of the graphical interface and any additional multimedia
including animation
 choices for hardware and software to be utilised.
In developing and annotating alternative designs, you must consider the standards and
conventions of design.

identify and justify the functional, aesthetic, social and environmental choices made in your
Table Top Ordering Interface designs
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Also needed:
 Time plan that outlines how you will complete the client brief and needs analysis
 Explain, in detail, the type of hardware and software you will need to use to produce your
proposal. How have you integrated them?
 Did you require any additional IT skills to complete the task? Explain.
In your design folio, note any experimentation you used in your designs for the Table Top
Ordering Interface. How you have adjusted your designs and any recommendations you would
make to improve the effectiveness of your processes and Table Top Ordering Interface.
3.
Design proposal
Use a suitable format to communicate your final recommendation considering the purpose,
audience and client for your proposal. In addition, include the following:
 glossary of terminology (explain any unfamiliar concepts and terms associated with your
designs)
 comprehensive bibliography of your information sources.
Use appropriate tools, skills and techniques to present your recommendations:
 are there any special considerations you needed to include to cater for your audience?
 how else could your Table Top Ordering Interface be used? What changes/modifications
would be necessary to allow for other uses?
 use appropriate technical terminology.
Process Evaluation:
In your design folio, critically evaluate your proposal and reflect on the production processes used:
 Is your proposal a useful document for making decisions?
 Is it appropriate to the intended audience (the manager), and purpose? What could you have
improved?
 Justify your selection of management practices in the completion of your proposal
 Did you meet your timelines etc.? If not, why?
 Did you have to adjust your production process? Why?
 Any additional comments.
Evaluation Tool/Testing of Design (week 10 exercise)
Develop an appropriate evaluation tool, to test your design, based on developed criteria to suit the
intended audience and the requirements of the client.
Test your design against members of the products target audience
Include the tool and results in your design folio. Prepare an analysis of the testing results and
insert into your design proposal.
What needs to be in your portfolio for assessment?
□
Developed design criteria—provides direction for design and a measuring tool for
design evaluation, based on client brief.
□
Annotated designs and explanations of your designs
□
Final recommendations for Ordering Interface in an acceptable format
□
Production plan and time plan
□
Client Proposal—document that outlines final choices and justification of ideas based
on client brief.
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Due date
Task 7: Digital Journey Component Design Proposal
Marking key
Item
Technology
Process
(23 marks)
Description


Has utilised a technology process to communicate the
development of a “Digital Journey” component that is
suited to the requirements of the client brief
Proposal relates back to information gained from 3A GUI
project requirements (10 points) for the product
(1 mark each)



Proposal
Development
(13 marks)
Presentation of
Proposal
(6 marks)
Working Time Line
(3 marks)
Total: 40 marks

10
Evaluation of design process and final product:
measured against design criteria and target user
evaluations (Major Evaluation in Task 4)
3
Identifies and utilises software and hardware specific to
the requirements of developing:
 the design
 mocking up a final idea
 final presentation of final design
 justification of a solution to the client brief
 preparing (drafting) a written client proposal
(2 marks each)
Identification of user demographic and ICT requirements

Appropriate use of accepted formal writing standards and
conventions
Comprehensive use of graphics and sketches to show
development of ideas

Has developed a detailed time plan for development
Allocated
Mark
10
Communication of ideas through sketches &
graphics
Sketches show idea development and refinement
(annotation relates to design criteria requirements)


Possible
Mark
10
3
3
3
3
Total
Out of 45
Teacher comment: _____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
TASK MARKING GUIDE
10 Marks Possible
10/9= Very Good, 8/7= Good, 6/5= Satisfactory, 4/3= Needs Work <2= Basic attempt
5 Marks Possible
5 = Very Good, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Needs Work 1 = Basic attempt
3 Marks Possible
3 =Very Good, 2 =Good, 1 =Satisfactory
2 Marks Possible
Generally 1 mark for Definition/Listing/Completed, 1 mark for Example/Correct
1 Mark Possible
Lists a Required Item, Yes/No
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Unit 3BAIT
TYPE: Performance
OUTCOMES: Outcome 2: Understanding ICT, Outcome 3: Quality of Information Solutions, and Outcome
4: ICT in Society
CONTENT: Digital Data and Information, Hardware and Software and Workplace, Practices and Career
UNIT LEARNING CONTEXT: Infotainment
Task 8: Digital Journey Component Development (40 marks)
Your proposal (in Task 7) was a success and the school Principal and IT Manager would now like
to see a working model of all of the individual components.
Using the proposal as a working plan, utilise the appropriate software and hardware necessary to
develop a functional Digital Journey component Interface.
Time allocation
Three weeks
What you need to do
Individually carry out your production process from Task 7 to develop your Digital Journey
component interface. Apply your skills in software and hardware to develop the component
Interface:
 What component are you to produce
 what skills will you need to use to develop the component?
 are there any skills that you need to learn?
Develop your Digital Journey component Interface:
 apply standards and conventions
 keep in mind how your audience would interact with the component interface. Are there any
special requirements you need to consider for your audience?
 are there any special effects that you may need to include for your audience?
 provide documented ‘step-by-step’ evidence of how you have manipulated the software to
create the elements required for your design.
Test your Digital Journey component Interface using the criteria for design established in Task 7.
Remember to:
 develop some specific evaluative questions for your target audience to use in testing the
Digital Journey Component Interface’s effectiveness. Include these in your testing
 have a person from your target audience evaluate your Digital Journey Component Interface
and make suggestions for improvement.
 have you changed the Digital Journey Component Interface as a result of the feedback?
Reflect on the changes made.
What needs to be submitted:
□
Fully functional Digital Journey Component Interface
□
Evaluative questions
□
Testing results in an appropriate format
□
Peer evaluations/suggestions
□
Development folio: Step-by-step product development through screen
captures, images and text. Task reflection and review
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Due date
Task 8: Digital Journey Component Development
Marking key
Item
Technical
Requirements
(6 marks)
Description


Use of Software
and Hardware
(21 marks)
Quality of Work
(13 marks)
Demonstrated understanding of the operating system
and hardware requirements for correct operation of the
ICT product.
Able to make choices on development software based on
operating environment and the need for compatibility.
Total: 40 marks
Possible
Mark
3
3

Utilises software specific to the requirements of
developing a working product

Utilises hardware specific to the requirements of
developing a working product

Documents the choices and practices used in the form of
an annotated journal notes of the products development

Ability to solve own problems

Uses correct terminology when explaining development
processes
3

Appropriate use of accepted presentation standards and
convention.
3
Quality of project produced.
10

Allocated
Mark
5
5
5
3
Total
Out of 40
Teacher comment: _________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
TASK MARKING GUIDE
10 Marks Possible
10/9= Very Good, 8/7= Good, 6/5= Satisfactory, 4/3= Needs Work <2= Basic attempt
5 Marks Possible
5 = Very Good, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Needs Work 1 = Basic attempt
3 Marks Possible
3 =Very Good, 2 =Good, 1 =Satisfactory
2 Marks Possible
Generally 1 mark for Definition/Listing/Completed, 1 mark for Example/Correct
1 Mark Possible
Lists a Required Item, Yes/No
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Unit 3BAIT
TYPE: Response
OUTCOMES: Outcome 1: Technology Process, Outcome 2: Understanding ICT, Outcome 3: Quality of
Information Solutions, and Outcome 4: ICT in Society
CONTENT: Digital Data and Information, Social Implications and Trends, and Workplace, Practices and
Career
UNIT LEARNING CONTEXT: Infotainment
Task 9: Infotainment Privacy and Safety Issues (60 marks)
The school is very happy with the new Digital Journey now available online and is seriously
considering updating the site so that the school can conduct various business transaction online
(paying of fees, book hire, camps and excursions etc) and updating personal details.
However, given the popularity that this type of Infotaiment technology (Myspace, YouTube, Blogs,
downloading etc) with students, teachers and parents alike, a number of articles in the press
relating to these practices has made the school management feel slightly edgy about the level of
privacy and security that this new technology can offer. You are to make recommendation on how
our staff, students and parents might be able to be set up to take advantage of the new technology
but also to allow it to be set up and operated in the safest and most secure manor available.
Time allocation
Two weeks
What you need to do
1. Responding to a Problem:
As a response to the school’s concerns you are to develop a report that take keys issues from the
articles included and does the following.
 Explain the new sort of online technology mentioned in the articles (Facebook, MySpace,
YouTube, Blogs, Social sites – RSVP, Wiki’s etc).
 Explain the current trends encouraged by online technology (Paying bills, shopping online –
eBay etc) giving examples both personal and in school
 Explains the issues mentioned in the articles
 Relates these issues to possible scenarios at school (workplace)
 Relates these issues specifically to the new technology outlined in Task 6 as well as common
practices both in the workplace (school) and with our clientele.
 Use other related articles that you have found to offer support for your opinions and knowledge
base.
2. Recommendation:
 Once you have comprehensively reported on the above items you are to offer possible
solutions, technology and practices that could minimise these concerns.
 Prepare a written proposal to be presented to the principal that outlines your findings and
recommendation in terms of keeping this type of system private and secure.
What needs to be in submitted:
Response to selected articles
Report on current trends and practices
Recommendations on keeping the system private and secure
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Task 10: Infotainment Issues
Marking key
Item
Responding to
Issues
(22 marks)
Total: 38 marks
Description


Explain the new sort of online technology mentioned
in the articles (Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Blogs,
Social sites – RSVP, Wiki’s etc).
Explain the current trends encouraged by online
technology (Paying bills, shopping online – eBay etc)
giving examples both personal and in school.
Possible
Mark
Allocated
Mark
5
5

Explains the issues mentioned in the articles
3

Relates these issues to possible scenarios at school
(workplace) and with our staff and clients
3

Relates these issues specifically to the new
technology outlined in Task 6 as well as common
practices both in the workplace (school) and with our
clientele.
3
 Use other related articles that you have found to offer
support for your opinions and knowledge base
Presentations
(6 marks)
 Referencing of articles and other related information
 Quality of report presentation
Recommendations
(10 marks)
 Recommendations for increased privacy
 Recommendations for increased security
3
3
3
5
5
Total
Out of 38
Teacher Comment: ________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
TASK MARKING GUIDE
10 Marks Possible
10/9= Very Good, 8/7= Good, 6/5= Satisfactory, 4/3= Needs Work <2= Basic attempt
5 Marks Possible
5 = Very Good, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Needs Work 1 = Basic attempt
3 Marks Possible
3 =Very Good, 2 =Good, 1 =Satisfactory
2 Marks Possible
Generally 1 mark for Definition/Listing/Completed, 1 mark for Example/Correct
1 Mark Possible
Lists a Required Item, Yes/No
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Unit 3BAIT
TYPE: Response
OUTCOMES: Outcome 1: Technology Process, Outcome 2: Understanding ICT, Outcome 3: Quality of
Information Solutions, and Outcome 4: ICT in Society
CONTENT: Digital Data and Information, Social Implications and Trends, and Workplace, Practices and
Career
UNIT LEARNING CONTEXT: Infotainment
Task 10: End
of Year Exam (marks TBA)
End of unit/year exam. This exam is designed to give you the opportunity to respond to various forms of
questioning that will allow you to demonstrate your understanding of the theory, skills and concepts taught
via the project tasks undertaken and class activities, discussions and personal investigation and study.
Some practical (non-computing) responses are also included in this exam.
This exam is also designed to give you valuable experience prior to your external exam.
Section One: Multiple-choice
10% of the paper
Suggested working time: 20 minutes
20 questions
Section Two: Short answer
15% of the paper
Suggested working time: 35 minutes
Section Three: Extended answer
25% of the paper
Suggested working time: 50 minutes
Section Four: Production
50% of the paper
Suggested working time: 75 minutes
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