Applied Information Technology
Unit 1 and Unit 2
Semester 1 - Unit 1
Week 1 + 2 - Design Concepts
Introduction to course
Learning expectations
Course outline
Assessment Outline
Classroom rules
Set up computers
Learning Objectives
The elements of design
line
shape
space
texture
colour
The principles of design
balance
emphasis (contrast and proportion)
dominance
Typography
typeface
size
alignment
format
spacing
compositional rules
rule of thirds
grid and alignment
Week 1 - Resources for design
Lesson 1: Design concepts presentation here
Watch the clickview video entitled Elements and Principles of Design.
Extension : Learn or revise Adobe Illustrator by using the Adobe tutorials here (remember to sign in with your school account)
Lesson 2: The elements of design clip here
The principles of design clip here
Design concepts worksheet here and hardcopy on my desk
Design elements and principles notes here
Extension : Learn or revise Adobe Illustrator by using the Adobe tutorials here (remember to sign in with your school account)
Lesson 3/4: Typography presentation here
Short educational video on The history of Typography here
Typography notes here
Typography practical worksheet here and hard copy version on my desk
Typography theory worksheet here and hard copy version on my desk
Typography practical here create fancy fonts using Adobe Illustrator
Typography practical alternative here create images using only type, suggest using Microsoft Word
Website resources about typography and its effect on media here
Extension : Learn or revise Adobe Illustrator by using the Adobe tutorials here (remember to sign in with your school account)
Week 2 - Resources for design
Lesson 1: Composition presentation here
Further reading : Visit this the website Elucidate for more information here
Task: Design a poster on the Elements and Principles of design.
Lesson 2/3/4: Finish off any tasks or worksheets from week one.
Extension
Practice your design skills using either Adobe Illustrator.
Week 3 + 4 - Application Skills
Learning Objectives
considerations for document design and development, including:
purpose
target audience
features of word processing applications for personal use, including:
formatting text
tables
headers and footers
drawing objects
considerations for the layout and design of documents, including:
typography
alignment
white space
insertion and placement of images
compositional rules
bulleted lists
readability
usability
Resources
Word Processing presentation here
Canons of page construction article here
Word processing worksheet here
If you need ideas on topics, you can find some here or you can ask AI for a document to format
Extension
Practice your design elements and principles knowledge here Note: this site covers more of them than you need.
InDesign task is here the use of a AI is acceptable to help you with the data involved.
Week 5 + 6 - Impacts of Technology
Learning Objectives
work health and safety (WHS) considerations for a personal work area, including:
lighting
ventilation
ergonomics
responsibilities of users when storing and maintaining private/personal information
the concept of digital citizenship
consequences of different methods of disposal of outdated technologies
recycling of technology products
consequences of using digital media compared to traditional methods of communication
implications of placing information and images online, including:
identity theft
cyber stalking
impact of changes in digital technology on:
personal values
productivity in the workplace
lifestyle
Resources
Impacts of Technology presentation here
Impact of technology website here
Possible future technology here
Really interesting topics here
Extension
Design a website to promote your favourite music artist.
Week 7 + 8 - Hardware
Learning Objectives
types of computer systems
desktop systems
mobile devices
server
purpose of the central processing unit
purpose of memory
primary memory
secondary memory
purpose of input devices
purpose of output devices
types of peripheral devices
printer/scanner/photocopier (multifunction devices)
microphone
speakers
webcam
cameras – video and still
troubleshooting techniques to resolve common computer system faults
apply troubleshooting techniques to the following situations:
faulty monitor
no power to computer
printer not working
Resources
Hardware presentation to be viewed here
Work your way through this course on GCF Global here
Worksheet to be completed here
And at the BBC bitesize page here
Week 9 + 10 + 11 - Application skills - Spreadsheets
Learning Objectives
features of spreadsheet applications for personal use, including:
simple formulas (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)
functions (sum, average, max, min)
formatting and graphs
Resources
Introduction to spreadsheets_1 here
Spreadsheets with orb here
Global has a unit on Excel here
Further excel topics here
Week 13 - Project Management
Learning Objectives
considerations for the development of a digital product and/or digital solution, including:
purpose
target audience
content
presentation medium
design concepts
criteria and methods for evaluating a digital product and/or digital solution, including:
peer
self
target audience
Project management presentation here
Target Audience practice task presentation here
GFC Global Intro to Graphic Design course here
GFC Global Design in the world around us here
GFC Global Canva social media here
Week 14 - 19 - Project
Learning Objectives
apply layout and design considerations for the construction of digital product and/or digital solution
identify the purpose and intended audience for a digital product and/or digital solution
apply selected design elements and principles to create a personal digital product and/or digital solution
evaluate the completed product and/or solution
Resources
Logos meaning and cost here
What makes a good logo here
Link to logo tutorials here
Example logo design sketches here
Worksheet can be found here
Semester 2 - Unit 2
Week 1 + 2 Managing Data
Course review
review Unit 1
overview of Unit 2
review assessment requirements
Learning Objectives
personal data organisation methods, including:
files and folders
appropriate file and folder naming
version control
characteristics of the accuracy and reliability of sources of data, including:
currency
author
purpose
characteristics of internet search engines
internet search strategies, including the use of Boolean search operators (AND, OR, NOT)
difference between data and information
awareness of common file formats for:
documents
graphics
audio
video
Resources
Watch the presentation here
Google course on how to search here
GCF Global has a course on searching here
Activity
Design your own escape room to test users Googling skills, presentation to help here
Week 3 + 4 - Impacts of Technology
Learning Objectives
types of computer crime, including:
development of computer viruses
hacking
identity theft
cyber stalking
introduction to the relevant regulations that apply to personal ICT use, including:
copyright acknowledgement
slander
cyber bullying
privacy
purpose of the fair dealing amendment of the Copyright Act 1968 (Australia) for educational purposes
purpose of the Spam Act 2003 (Australia), including appropriate use
responsible digital citizenship related to cyber bullying
impact of digital technology on:
the health of individuals
communication methods
Resources
Impacts of Technology crimes presentation here
Impacts of Cyber privacy here
YouTube video on Stuxnet here
Privacy in practice course here
Visit Grok Learning and complete courses on cybersecurity here
Visit Cyber Start to practice your hacking skills here
Week 5 + 6 - Networks
Learning Objectives
components of a personal wireless network, including:
network interface card (NIC)
router
access point
considerations for selecting hardware for a personal wireless network, including:
hardware compatibility
usability
internet service providers (ISP)
considerations for network security, including:
use of a firewall
virus protection
Resources
Networks class presentation here
Watch the Computer Science Crash Course - Networks here
Watch the Computer Science Crash Course - The Internet here
Watch the Computer Science Crash Course - The Worldwide Web here
Worksheet can be found here
Week 7 + 8 - Application Skills Presentation Software
Week 9 + 10 - Application Skills Image Manipulation
Week 11 - Application Skills Database
Week 12 + 13 + 14 + 15 + 16 - Project Management
Learning Objectives
components of a design process to develop a digital product and/or digital solution
identify a need
schedule of tasks (timeline)
research ideas
specifications
develop ideas
develop solutions
test solutions
modify and adapt
evaluate
time management skills
scheduling of events
prioritisation of tasks
development of timelines
following up of tasks
backup of data
techniques for representing the design of a digital product and/or digital solution, including:
annotated diagrams/sketches
storyboards
wireframe and grid
Resources
Google Digital Garage course here
10 genius social media campaigns here
7 great social media advertising campaigns here