Data management techniques understand the storage implications of various file types and settings, ensure access, storage, e.g. file size, transportability, security, resolution, canvas size security and organisation of working files versus publishing files information. ICT in society Appropriate equipment, application of safe work practices and procedures relevant to the procedures and techniques production of digital imaging and modelling, e.g. compliance with need to be used when Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), effects of spending long periods working with computers to of time using ICT without a break, need for regular rest breaks, avoiding protect health and ensure eye strain, correct posture and effective equipment position and system safety. ergonomics physical harm minimisation, e.g. workplace environment, that is natural lighting, configurable and desk, repetitive strain injury (RSI) considerations choice of suitable shooting locations Specific practices exist to ethical and legal issues, e.g. copyright, downloading of images and use ensure the ethical use, of image manipulation tools security and safety of the understand how identity management and information releases are user. required to ensure privacy and legal use of images of digital rights management (DRM) and creative commons and copyright laws relating to controlling access to images awareness of the of image distribution and duplication globally Society is affected by past, images are no longer records of fact, they are editable new and emerging ICT. images can be shared instantly around the world; social implications of this technology emerging trends, e.g. rise of phenomenon like memes and their social impact Elective context 6: Document production Focus The production’ elective focuses on students solving technical and/or creative problems ‘Document through developing and applying knowledge and skills in document production software to develop documents that enhance communication. This will include acquiring skills in creating a range of document types including word processing and publishing software. Concepts and ideas Knowledge, understanding and skills Hardware Components and peripheral specifications of peripherals devices, e.g. scanner, printer, camera devices of a computer system have specific functions and specifications. Computer hardware and application of specifications to select peripherals based on components should be requirements, e.g. quality of output and speed of printing, pixel quality identified and selected for of cameras, types of inks used, cartridge/toner options specific user needs and cost–benefit analysis of different options, e.g. ink costs, cost per page purposes. for colour and black/white, quality of camera e.g. single lens reflex (SLR)
Data management techniques ensure access, storage, security and organisation of information. understand the storage implications of various file types and settings, e.g. file size, transportability, security, resolution, canvas size working files versus publishing files ICT in society Appropriate equipment, procedures and techniques need to be used when working with computers to protect health and ensure safety. application of safe work practices and procedures relevant to the production of digital imaging and modelling, e.g. compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), effects of spending long periods of time using ICT without a break, need for regular rest breaks, avoiding eye strain, correct posture and effective equipment position and system ergonomics physical harm minimisation, e.g. workplace environment, that is natural lighting, configurable and desk, repetitive strain injury (RSI) considerations choice of suitable shooting locations Specific practices exist to ensure the ethical use, security and safety of the user. ethical and legal issues, e.g. copyright, downloading of images and use of image manipulation tools understand how identity management and information releases are required to ensure privacy and legal use of images of digital rights management (DRM) and creative commons and copyright laws relating to controlling access to images awareness of the of image distribution and duplication globally Society is affected by past, new and emerging ICT. images are no longer records of fact, they are editable images can be shared instantly around the world; social implications of this technology emerging trends, e.g. rise of phenomenon like memes and their social impact Elective context 6: Document production Focus The ‘Document production’ elective focuses on students solving technical and/or creative problems through developing and applying knowledge and skills in document production software to develop documents that enhance communication. This will include acquiring skills in creating a range of document types including word processing and publishing software. Concepts and ideas Knowledge, understanding and skills Hardware Components and peripheral devices of a computer system have specific functions and specifications. specifications of peripherals devices, e.g. scanner, printer, camera Computer hardware and components should be identified and selected for specific user needs and purposes. application of specifications to select peripherals based on requirements, e.g. quality of output and speed of printing, pixel quality of cameras, types of inks used, cartridge/toner options cost–benefit analysis of different options, e.g. ink costs, cost per page for colour and black/white, quality of camera e.g. single lens reflex (SLR)