Work program sample 1 ITS Work Program 1 Reproduced with permission of St Rita s College Nov 2006 A work program is the school s plan of how the course will be delivered and assessed, based on the school s interpretation of the syllabus. The school s work program must meet syllabus requirements, and indicate that there will be sufficient scope and depth of student learning to reflect the general objectives and meet the exit criteria and standards. This sample demonstrates one approach, and should be used as a guide only to help teachers plan and develop school work programs. PLEASE NOTE: This is a sample work program provided by a school. It is not an official publication of the QSA. Queensland Studies Authority Ground floor, 295 Ann Street, Brisbane. PO Box 307, Spring Hill Queensland 4004 Phone: (07) 3864 0299; Fax: (07) 3221 2553; Email: office@qsa.qld.edu.au; Website: www.qsa.qld.edu.au
PLEASE NOTE: This is a sample work program provided by a school. It is not an official publication of the QSA. Queensland Studies Authority Ground floor, 295 Ann Street, Brisbane. PO Box 307, Spring Hill Queensland 4004 Phone: (07) 3864 0299; Fax: (07) 3221 2553; Email: office@qsa.qld.edu.au; Website: www.qsa.qld.edu.au
1 COURSE ORGANISATION 1.1 Time Allocation The minimum number of hours of timetabled school time including assessment for the course of study at St Rita s College is 55 hours per semester. 1.2 Course Overview The two year course will be delivered within a Multimedia context. The course of study blends the content of the five threads with the required and other units of competency. Core material occupies 70% of the course. 1.3 Vocational Qualification In completing the course of study, students are given the opportunity to achieve a Certificate II in Information Technology (ICA20105) from the Information Technology Training Package (ICA05). The required and other competencies are: Certificate II in Information Technology Qualification ICA20105 Certificate II in Prerequisite Information Technology Prerequisite unit of competency ICAU1128A Operate a Personal Computer Required units of competency (10 units of competency must be completed) BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures ICAD2012A Design organisational documents using computing packages ICAU1128A ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware ICAU1128A ICAU2006A Operate computer packages ICAU2013A Integrate commercial computing packages ICAU1128A ICAU2231A Use a Computer Operating System ICAU1128A ICAW2001A Work effectively in an IT environment ICAW2002A Communicate in the workplace ICAU3019A Migrate to new technology ICAD3218A Create user documentation Other units of competency ICAB3018A Develop macros and templates for clients using standard ICAU3126A products ICAU3126A Use advanced features of computer applications ICAI3020A Install and optimize operating system software 1.4 Course Outline The following tables show how the subject will be delivered and are subject to change The time allocation for the programmed study of ITS is 5 x 50 minute periods per six day cycle (1 cycle = 250 minutes). A semester consists of 15 cycles (including testing time). Therefore, total time allocation over the two year course is 60 cycles. Core material (42 cycles) occupies 70% of the course time. Extension material (18 cycles) occupies 30% of the course time. Page 2
Semester Unit Competencies 1 Graphic Design ICAU1128A Operate a personal computer BSNCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures Multimedia Design ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware 2D Animation ICAD2012A ICAU2006A ICAU2231A ICAW2002A ICAU3019A ICAU3126A Design organisational documents using computing packages Operate computing packages Use a computer operating system Communicate in the workplace Migrate to new technology Use advanced features of computer applications 2 Video Acquisition and Manipulation Sound Acquisition and Manipulation Developing On-line Help Documents 3 Multimedia Industry Website Design Advanced 2D Animation 4 Specialist Project Website or Interactive DVD PC Configuration ICAU1128A Operate a personal computer BSNCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware ICAU2006A Operate computing packages ICAU2231A Use a computer operating system ICAW2001A Work effectively in an IT environment ICAW2002A Communicate in the workplace ICAU3019A Migrate to new technology ICAB3018A Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products ICAU3126A Use advanced features of computer applications ICAU1128A Operate a personal computer BSNCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware ICAD2012A Design organisational documents using computing packages ICAU2006A Operate computing packages ICAU2013A Integrate commercial computing packages ICAU2231A Use a computer operating system ICAW2001A Work effectively in an IT environment ICAW2002A Communicate in the workplace ICAB3018A Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products ICAU3126A Use advanced features of computer applications ICAU1128A Operate a personal computer BSNCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures ICAU2005A Operate computer hardware ICAD2012A Design organisational documents using computing packages ICAU2006A Operate computing packages ICAU2013A Integrate commercial computing packages ICAU2231A Use a computer operating system ICAW2002A Communicate in the workplace ICAU3019A Migrate to new technology ICAD3218A Create user documentation ICAB3018A Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products ICAU3126A Use advanced features of computer applications ICAI3020A Install and optimize operating system software Page 3
YEAR 11 - SEMESTER ONE Unit Time Subject Matter Assessment Graphic Design CORE 6 cycles creation of original graphics image acquisition and manipulation using industry standard software graphic file formats & file sizes creation of report template incorporating macros Project Management: scope, time, human resources, other resources for minor project problem solving process modeled through the development of documentation and product in Minor Project work in a client relationship EXTENSION graphic design principles investigation of print media and screen media visual literacy 1.5 cycles Project Management: project Management Software (Microsoft Project).5 cycle disaster recovery planning.5 cycle ITEM A Minor Project 1 - formative - 3 weeks Multimedia Design 2 cycles investigate quality interface design determine criteria to critique a website Problem Solving: evaluation of an existing website critique a website Social and Ethical Issues: usability and accessibility copyright piracy ITEM B Extended Written Response 1 - formative - 3 weeks - 1000 words 2D Animation 7 cycl es produce 2D Animation navigation tweening symbols basic Action Scripting develop independent problem solving strategies problem solving process modeled through the development of a website in the supervised task creating websites with flash 3.5 cycles ITEM C Examination 1 - formative - 180 min Theory and Practical exam on content covered Page 4
YEAR 11 - SEMESTER TWO Unit Time Subject Matter Assessment 4 cycles CORE EXTENSION Video Acquisition & Manipulation capture and manipulate digital video image enhancement using industry standard software capture and manipulate onscreen data develop independent problem solving strategies features of an effective team, team dynamics, team structure, rules and responsibilities evaluate team performance Social and Ethical Issues: privacy issues piracy ITEM D Minor Project 2 - formative - 3 weeks - group Sound Acquisition & Manipulation 2 cycle s capture and manipulate digital sound sound enhancement develop independent problem solving strategies Social and Ethical Issues: privacy issues piracy Developing On-Line Help Documents 7 cycles attributes of help documents documentation types eg user, internal, procedural construction of interactive documents incorporating video, screen captures and sound using 2D animation software functions of project management features of an effective team, team dynamics, team structure, roles and responsibilities evaluate team performance design and development of online help documents project development plans that include: cost quality risk human resources physical resources other constraints project management software (Microsoft Project) 1 cycle Instructional design 1 cycle ITEM E Major Project 1 - formative - 4 weeks - group Page 5
YEAR 12 - SEMESTER THREE Unit Time Subject Matter Assessment CORE EXTENSION Mulitmedia Industry 2 cycles international standards, new technologies hardware and software requirements for multimedia development multimedia industry case study workplace health and safety features of an effective team, team dynamics, team structure, rules and responsibilities evaluate team performance Social and Ethical Issues: industry copyright, intellectual property piracy software licensing ITEM F Extended Written Response 2 - summative - 3 weeks Website Development 7 cycles creation of web pages using WYSIWYG software incorporation of a variety of multimedia features into a website as determined by a client design and construction of a complete website client needs analysis design and develop website for client evaluation Social and Ethical Issues: Accessibility Privacy Copyright Appropriateness of content Equity issues the use of templates and cascading style sheets to streamline the development of the website integration of extension ActionScripting techniques into website setting up local and remote site information and uploading to a live web server maintenance of site using content management software 2 cycles Project Management Software (Microsoft Project).5 cycle Market research strategies.5 cycle ITEM G Major Project 2 - summative - 6 weeks 2D Animation - Extension 6 cycles develop independent problem solving strategies Advanced ActionScript to facilitate enhanced user interactivity eg quiz creation 6 cycles ITEM H Examination 2 - summative - 180 min Theory and Practical exam on content covered Page 6
YEAR 12 - SEMESTER FOUR Unit Time Subject Matter Assessment CORE EXTENSION Specialist Project 9 cycles storyboard, develop content and interactivity to produce a complex, nonsequential, interactive, client based, multimedia presentation on DVD or a multimedia website Functions of project management Project Management Software Use the Project Development Model of the DDE cycle to develop documentation, product and evaluation. client needs analysis design and develop DVD for client evaluation Project Management Software (Microsoft Project).5 cycle Market research strategies.5 cycle ITEM I Major Project 3 - summative - 6 weeks PC Configuration 5 cycles knowledge of input, output, processing and storage devices installation, configuration, diagnosis, backup, security and maintenance procedures for hardware and software determine operating system requirements computer platforms and operating systems install and optimize operating system obtain and install software develop independent problem solving strategies relating to maintenance of hardware and software Social and Ethical Issues: monopoly practices outsourcing in IT industry ITEM J Examination 3 - summative - 90 min Page 7
2 OUTLINE OF INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING Website Development 7 Cycles Incorporating competencies: ICAU1128A BSBCMN106A ICAD2012A ICAU2005A ICAU2006A ICAU2013A ICAU2231A ICAW2002A ICAB3018A ICAU3126A Operate a Personal Computer Follow workplace safety procedures Design organisational documents using computing packages Operate computer hardware Operate computer packages Integrate commercial computing packages Use a Computer Operating System Communicate in the workplace Develop macros and templates for clients using standard products Use advanced features of computer applications Introduction This unit of study aims to develop in students the ability to design, produce and evaluate a complex website that incorporates some elements of Multimedia in an interactive and non-interactive format. It will extend the previous units of Graphic Design, Introduction to Multimedia, 2D Animation and 2D Animation - Extension. Problem solving skills and a client-focussed approach will also be developed. Subject Matter Threads and Learning Experiences Problem Solving Theory and Techniques Core design the web interface and navigation system for a client develop the documentation required in the design phase of a website development project: prepare graphics for the web creating simple animation for the web incorporating video and sound into a web page use of web authoring software integration of graphic, 2D animation and web o client brief authoring software to create website: o site map o page design in graphics program, slicing o splash pages and optimising of pages, exporting in an o justification of splash pages appropriate format to web authoring o project management documentation software create the web pages, implementing the navigation system and interface design website testing alpha and beta evaluate the project using the CIPP model o creation of 2D animation elements, including video, exporting and embedding in web authoring software Extension the use of templates and cascading style sheets to streamline the development of the website integration of extension ActionScripting techniques into website setting up local and remote site information and uploading to a live web server maintenance of site using content management software Page 8
Subject Matter Threads and Learning Experiences Project and team management Core Client relationships Core functions of project management incorporating scope, time, cost, HR and physical resources conduct a client needs analysis through an interview managing the production of a website for a client questioning and active listening for conveying and clarifying information evaluate the project using the CIPP model Extension developing communication strategies that meet client expectations project management software obtaining client evaluation and feedback to ensure that client requirements are met Extension Social and ethical issues accessibility privacy copyright issues appropriateness of content equity issues market research strategies Learning experiences (students will) Collecting and analysing information o Obtaining information from a client and analysing client requirements based on this information Solving problems o develop independent problem solving strategies relating to maintenance of hardware and software Using IT o Using a variety of input, output and storage devices o Using a wide variety of integrated software Communication o Developing and producing planning documentation o Liaising with a client, using both synchronous and asynchronous techniques o Developing a website o Apply design techniques to develop an effective website Page 9
Familiar Application (declarative knowledge) Specific Objectives Familiar Application (procedural knowledge) the uses of HTML on and off the Internet the templates feature of the application program being used cascading style sheets the differences between text editors and WYSIWYG applications and their advantages and disadvantages HTML naming specifications and extension types the type of adjustments required when converting printable artwork to Web pages Internet and Intranet related issues such as bandwidth, platform independence and screen types, and how they are resolved hardware, software and configurations required to view completed Web pages current trends and influences in Information Technology current, contentious issues relating to the use of Information Technology Problem Solving (be able to) use the Project development model (Syllabus, P 33) to design, develop and evaluate a Web site to meet client needs design, develop and evaluate templates to meet client s needs apply principles of design and navigation to the context of Web page viewing use support resources including on-line help, manuals and training booklets to solve problems identify, assess and resolve hardware or software malfunction problems exploit the new technology for enhanced productivity and efficiency choose file types for images and other data to suit the intended viewing environment choose type of Web authoring software in accordance with required task and workplace procedures source and optimise images, sound and other referenced files for download and display use Web authoring, conversion and editing software to prepare Web pages incorporating text with images and video, sound scripts or programming upload Web pages to a server and check functionality link related data files as required work individually to achieve organisational goals relate to clients on a business level. develop templates using standard packages in-line with the client s needs create cascading style sheets develop their own informed opinion of issues over a period of time give their opinions and level of understanding of current issues in Information Technology Communication (be able to) select type of Web authoring software (and supplementary software) and genre to make appropriate meaning in accordance with required task and workplace procedures use design principles to graphically communicate client s intended message receive and process oral and written communication generate documents that communicate logically, coherently and aesthetically Page 10
3 ASSESSMENT Year 11 Semester One Year 11 Semester Two Year 12 Semester Three Year 12 Semester Four Item for Assessment ITEM A Minor Project 1 CD Cover ITEM B Extended Written Response Website Critique ITEM C Examination 1 Theory and Practical ITEM D Minor Project 2 Video Production ITEM E Major Project 1 On-line Help Document ITEM F Extended Written Response 2 Multimedia Industry ITEM G Major Project 2 Website ITEM H Examination 2 Theory and Practical ITEM I Major Project 3 Website or Interactive DVD ITEM J Examination 3 Theory and Practical Conditions of Implementation 3 weeks Individual work Some teacher assistance provided Formative 3 weeks 1000 words Individual work Minimal teacher assistance provided 180 minutes Individual work Supervised no teacher input Formative 3 weeks Group Work Minimal teacher assistance provided Formative 4 weeks Group Work Some teacher assistance provided Formative 3 weeks 1000 words Individual work Minimal teacher assistance provided Summative 6 weeks Individual Some teacher assistance provided Summative 180 minutes Individual work Supervised no teacher input 6 weeks individual Some teacher assistance provided 90 minutes Individual work Supervised no teacher input Authorship of Tasks It is important to ensure student authorship of assessment tasks. At St Rita s College this will be done through: the teacher monitoring the development of the task by seeing plans and a draft of the student s work the student producing and maintaining documentation of the development of the response the student acknowledging all resources used; this will include text and source material and the type of assistance received having a Student Validation of Authorship on assessment items, that students must sign. Page 11
St Rita s College Student Profile Name Teacher Year 12 20 Sem Item F/S Familiar Application Problem Solving Communication Level of Achievement 1 Item A - Minor Project 1 Item B Extended Written Response 1 Item C Examination 1 Semester 1 Summary Item D Minor Project 2 2 Item E - Major Project 1 Semester 2 Summary Interim Level of Achievement Item F - Extended Written Response 2 3 Item G Major Project 2 Item H Examination 2 Semester 3 Summary Item I Major Project 3 4 Interim Level of Achievement Item J - Examination 3 Exit Level of Achievement Page 12