Comm.+Tech

= Communication Technology =

=== This course is as an introduction to Communication Technology. Students study basic methods of modern communication and develop projects based on the basic concepts. The course covers the areas of Graphic design, CAD (computer aided design), Audio and video production and creating animations. ===

Students maintain a portfolio folder on our in-school network (intranet), where they save their computer generated projects. Samples of the students' work are displayed on their wiki pages here also as a form of an electronic portfolio.

ENJOY! 

= WIKI Student Pages Customization = = Each student will customize your own wiki page. Wiki etiquette will be in place at all times. Refer to Wiki Rules and Wiki Contractfor the details. We will be self-regulating our class wiki for appropriateness. Wiki web pages will contain items from class projects as well as additional items that are chosen to further customize your wiki page. Each page should have a // **welcome message** //and/or explanation of what your page is about as well as items from the list of assignments below. =

Video production: Create a promotional video with a team
§ In a team prepare a storyboard § write a script § Film and edit the film footage.


 * SAM Animation **** - **[]

SAM Animation is user-friendly software designed specifically for K-12 students and teachers, allowing for quick and easy creation of stop-motion animations

CAD: Computer aided design []
§ Computer aided design (CAD) is the name given to the process of designing products on the computer. You will learn how to use Pro/DESKTOP software and continue to use Trimple **Sketch Up**. It is used by millions of designers, engineers and students. § Create and print an original design on a T-shirt

Create an original Tee-shirt design and print it.

 * Use elements of graphic design
 * Use graphic layout software such as Adobe PageMaker and Photoshop Elements


 * <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will choose from one of the following and work with a partner or in a small team **


 * <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Robotics **<span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;"> “Make machines work for you”


 * § <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Write a program that will allow a robot to perform a task. Work with the robot arm and Lego Robolab.


 * <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Digital Photography **


 * § <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students will produce a number of digital images and transfer them to computer. You will experiment with background and lighting of the subject. You will manipulate visual effects like contrast, sharpness, brightness and half-toning. You will make a photographic record of events at the school.

**Kids Radio project** - []

 * <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">In a team write a script and produce a radio show using Audacity audio recording software

**<span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Game maker - **[]

 * <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use Game maker object oriented software to create video games


 * <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Home Design **<span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Software **-** []


 * <span style="font-family: Garamond,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Use Punch home design software to design the interior of rooms