Communication Technology

Fall 2010/2011 Teacher: Jennifer Polischuk-MacDonald

Email:

Phone: 780-743-5800 ext 141

This is a CTS (Career and Technology Studies)

For every model completed the student will receive one credit.

Students learn to employ fundamental elements and principles of design for various media and gain a strong foundational multidisciplinary experience in preparation for other Communication Technology courses.

This is a new class that combines communication with technology. The introductory level gives students to tools needed to produce quality work for communication technology as well as the fundamental design guidelines that are industry standards.

For the first semester of this class you must take the following:

Introductory

COM1005: VISUAL COMPOSITION

Students learn to employ fundamental elements and principles of design for various media and gain a strong foundational multidisciplinary experience in preparation for other Communication Technology courses.

Prerequisite: None

COM1015: MEDIA

Students discover the impact of the media and develop fundamental skills to relay a message effectively using various forms of media; e.g., photography, print, Web, and audio or video production.

Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition

COM1025: TYPOGRAPHY

If there is no type on the page, it isn’t graphic design, it is fine art. Students learn about the power of typography and its uses in today’s world.

Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition

COM1035: GRAPHICS TOOLS

Students are introduced to the basics of computer graphics (vector and raster), and graphic computer programs.

Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition

COM1205: PHOTOGRAPHY – INTRODUCTION

Students develop essential skills in camera use with a focus on basic composition, set-up and an examination of exposure. Students operate a camera to capture images and produce final display proofs.

Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition

Evaluation:

Each section is worth one credit. Each credit will be marked based on:

Assignments70%

In-class work, presentations, homework, and projects

Apply consistent and appropriate work station routines 10%

Demonstrate good health and safety practices: posture, positioning of hardware and furniture

Demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work

Demonstrate basic competencies:20% demonstrate fundamental skills to communicate, manage information, use numbers, think and solve problems

Demonstrate personal management skills to: demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours, be responsible, be adaptable, learn continuously, work safely

Demonstrate teamwork skills to: work with others, participate in projects and tasks

Materials needed:

USB Flash Drive 4GB to 8 GB compatible for Mac and PC computers

Sketchbook would be useful

Class expectations

This class uses a variety of classrooms. Therefore it is important that all students follow expectations.

Be respectful– of school / college property, and people!

Absolutely no food or drink will be allowed in computer labs.

Keyano college will have rules as well – these rules must be followed.

Extra Help

Should you have any concerns I am available most days before or after school. You may also set up an appointment through e-mail or telephone.