Communications Technology TGJ2OI
This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open
GRADE: 10
Communications Technology: Interactive New Media and Animation TGI3MI
Interactive New Media and Animation is a fun and challenging course featuring projects that promote creativity and encourages expression. This course examines communications systems, design and production processes. Students will use animation software to develop knowledge and skills relating to the creation of 3D models and 3D environments. There will also be an introduction to game development. Students will study industry standards, regulations, health and safety along with exploring careers. Students will also review the importance of lifelong learning and the impact of communications technology on society and the environment.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 11
Communications Technology TGJ3MI
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 11
Communication Technology: Interactive New Media and Animation TGI 4MI
This emphasis course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of computer game design, 3D animation and web-based digital media. Students may work in the areas of computer game graphics, character design, game programming, animation video and movie production 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.
Credit: 1
TYPE: College/University
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Communications Technology TGI3MI, Grade 11, University/College Preparation or if student does not have the pre-requisite but wishes to take the course they may receive consent by having a communication technology teacher contact guidance to have course inserted into planner.
Communications Technology TGJ4MI
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.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University/College
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: TGJ3MI – Communications Technology
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