Applied Information Technology
Unit 3 and Unit 4
Semester 1 - Unit 3
Week 1 + 2 + 3 - Impacts of Technology
Introduction to course
Learning expectations
Course outline
Assessment outline
Classroom rules
Set up computers
Learning Objectives
Topic - Impacts of technology
referencing techniques for digital publications
acknowledgement of the intellectual property (IP) owner
Hardware
purpose of the central processing unit (CPU)
purpose of memory/storage
types of memory/storage
primary
secondary
types of peripheral devices
types of computer systems
desktop systems
mobile devices
server
purpose of an operating system (OS)
types of operating systems
Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Android
Linux
identification of software compatibility issues, including:
running older software on current hardware
running newer software on older hardware
considerations for the purchase of hardware, including:
cost
specifications
user needs
physical maintenance strategies for use of a computer system, including:
use of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
environmental temperature control
Skills
Impacts of technology
apply appropriate referencing techniques for digital publications
Hardware
select hardware and software for a specified purpose, including the minimum hardware requirements to run software
apply problem-solving skills for a range of simple computer problems, including:
no sound
frozen screen, keyboard and mouse
no connection to a data projector
Resources
Week 1 : Presentation here
Worksheet here
Week 2: Presentation here
Log into Khan academy here and complete the course called Computers and the Internet .
Week 3: Presentation here
Worksheet here
Week 4 - Project management
Learning Objectives
project management considerations, including:
scope
time
resources
client brief
components of a project design process, including:
product purpose and design criteria
target audience characteristics
project presentation medium
techniques for the representation of a design plan, including:
annotated digital diagrams/sketches
storyboards
annotated notes
thumbnails (hand/digital)
criteria required to evaluate a digital product and/or digital solution
Skills
Project management
apply the elements of design and the principles of design relevant to a particular design brief
apply a design process to create a digital product, design and/or digital solution
apply techniques for representing the design of a digital product and/or digital solution
Resources
Before click view video here
During click view video here
After click view video here
Week 5 + 6 - Managing Data & Application Skills
Learning Objectives
Managing Data
purpose of file optimisation for use in print, digital and/or online environments
considerations for the compression of files for the transfer and display of data
purpose
lossy compression
lossless compression
file sizes
techniques for file size minimisation
cropping
resampling
strategies for efficient online data management
strategies for efficient document version control
Skills
use compression to optimise transfer and display of data
apply document version control
use digital communications media
Resources
View the managing data presentation here
View the image types video here
Complete the online activities with GFC Learning Beginning Graphic Design here
Complete the following worksheet here
Application skills
purpose of data organisation
common file formats for graphics and audio
vector graphics
raster graphics
audio files
management of software
installation of software
update of software
types of software licences
open and closed source
proprietary
shareware
freeware
composition, layout and design considerations for the construction of spreadsheets
organisation and management of data using sort filters in spreadsheets
Skills
apply data organisation techniques for user and/or client needs
apply appropriate graphic and audio file types, including:
raster graphics
vector graphics
audio files
apply sort filters in spreadsheets
Resources
View the application skills presentation here
Visit this website to understand the various types of sorting here
Visit the image optimisation website for further information here
Complete the spreadsheet worksheet here
Week 7 - Impacts of Technology
Learning Objectives
purpose of the Copyright Act 1968 (Australia), including:
fair dealing
private use
moral rights
concept of digital citizenship
responsible use of social networking
forms of cyberbullying
strategies to manage/limit cyberbullying
the impact of digital technologies on work-life balance
the concept of social networking
the impact of social networking technologies on traditional methods of information publication and distribution, including use of mobile devices
Resources
PowerPoint presentation can be found here.
Impacts of technology website here
Complete the short answer questions here
Week 8 + 9 + 10 + 11 + 12 + 13 + 14 + 15 - Design Concepts
Learning Objectives
the elements of design
line
shape
space
texture
colour
the principles of design
balance
emphasis (contrast and proportion)
dominance
unity (proximity and repetition)
relationship between the elements of design and the principles of design
typography
typeface
size
alignment
format
spacing
compositional rules
rule of thirds
grid and alignment
Skills
identify and explain the elements of design and the principles of design in an existing digital product and/or solution
modify a digital product and/or digital solution(s) to meet a design need/consideration
apply the elements of design and principles of design when developing a digital product and/or solution
create accurate visuals/layouts
apply principles of layout and composition
develop and apply detailed annotations for digital designs, relevant to a particular design brief
apply the elements of design and the principles of design relevant to a particular design brief
Resources
Elements of design here
Principles of design here
Notes on the relationship between the elements and principles of design here
Typography presentation here
Composition rules presentation here and notes here
Skills resources
Sample questions on identifying and explaining the elements of design and the principles of design in an existing digital product and or solution here
Week 16 - Managing Data
Learning Objectives
the concept of cloud computing
system utility tools and accessories for the efficient operation and maintenance of data, including:
disk clean-up tools
deletion of temporary files/internet cache
disk fragmentation
anti-malware, anti-virus, spam filter, spyware
Resources
Presentation here
Learn more about the Cloud here
Complete the GCF Global tutorial here
Worksheet for utilities here
Week 17 - Project management
Project management
project management techniques, including:
plan of action
time management strategies
resource requirements
managing resources
evaluation
Skills
apply project management techniques to meet client requirements or a design brief
Week 18 + 19 - Impacts of Technology
Learning Objectives
role of the Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) on:
collection of personal information
use of personal information
access to personal information
identity theft
safe disposal of data
the concept of the ‘digital divide’ and associated issues, including:
availability of digital resources
dependency of society upon electronic communication
use of digital technologies
availability of web based applications
the concept of electronic commerce, including:
implications of improved digital communications
24/7 communications
issues related to the dependency of society upon electronic and visual communication, including:
requirement for personal development of technology skills
responsibility for maintaining privacy when using technology
Resources
Presentation on Impacts of technology here
The Government website for more information on the act here
Worksheet with questions here
Googles Applied Digital Skills course code gpyncr link to page here you do need to sign up.
Semester 2 - Unit 4
Week 1 + 2 - Networks
Learning Objectives
the concept and purpose of computer networking
advantages and disadvantages of computer networking
types of transmission media, including:
optic fibre
wired
wireless
the concept of transmission rates
network components for internet connection
server
router
network interface card (NIC)
switch
modem
network topologies for local area network (LANs)
wired star
wireless
client server
peer-to-peer
Skills
design a suitable LAN topology for a home network
Resources
Networking presentation here
Network challenges worksheet here
Networking simulation with netsim here
Cisco Internet of Things home network design here
Practice create a simple network here
Week 3 + 4 - Application skills
Learning Objectives
features of animation software
frame by frame
tweens
buttons
features of audio software, including:
editing
converting
exporting
Skills
use animation software
edit audio files
create a navigation map
use web authoring software
use multimedia applications to edit and create digital product and/or digital solution
Resources
Animation presentation here
All about animation here
Best animated adverts here
100 Best motion graphics here
Stop motion ideas website here
Week 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 - Application Skills
Learning Objectives
features of web authoring, including:
hyperlinks
graphics
templates
types of files
o cascading style sheet (.css)
o hypertext markup language file (.htm/.html)
types of online collaboration
the concept of responsive design
Skills
Application skills
create a navigation map
use web authoring software
use multimedia applications to edit and create digital product and/or digital solution
Project management
apply project management techniques to meet client requirements or a design brief
apply a design process to create a digital product and/or digital solution
Design concepts
modify a digital product and/or digital solution to meet a design need/consideration
apply the elements of design and the principles of design developing a digital product and/or digital solution
create accurate visuals/layouts
apply principles of layout and composition
apply the elements of design and the principles of design relevant to a particular design brief