DIGITAL MEDIA, MEDIA DESIGN, AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY COURSES

Digital Media, Media Design & Computer Technology courses offer a variety of opportunities for students. Preparing you for tomorrow's workplace challenges and careers with relevant professional and technical skills that are helpful in all careers and future pathways.

 

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 10 (MCSTU10)

Open to students in grades 9 & 10

Computer Technology 10 is a hands-on course where students have the opportunity to enhance their capabilities in using information and communication technology.  Students gain proficiency in using office suite tools, and also explore desktop publishing, digital image manipulation, graphic use, basic animations, effective multimedia presentations, and begin to explore scripting & coding. Students gain understanding about web design, online security, privacy, and careers in Computer Technology. Software utilized in this course may include Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite, Comic Life, Prezi, Scratch, Coding & Annimation, iMovie, Stop Motion, GarageBand and more!  Computer technology 10 is ideal for all students who are interested in using technology in a fun & creative way. 

 

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS 11 (MDCOM11)

Open to students in grades 10, 11 & 12

Digital Communications 11 will focus on providing students with a foundation in a variety of technology skills and the use of technology as a tool for digital communications. Through examples in social media, online marketing, digital journalism, and other technology platforms, we will explore topics on digital design principles and digital communications including topics such as basic design principles, social impact, risks, ethics & legalities, and career opportunities.  Adobe Creative Suite of software, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, HTML (web design), Dreamweaver, iMovie, GarageBand and an introduction to personal ePortfolio design may be included. This course is ideal for all students that are interested in being creative with technology, using it as a tool for communications and creating their own digital portfolio collection of documents, visuals, graphics and design work such as websites, infographics, promotional materials, videos, blogs and coding.

 

DIGITAL MEDIA DEVELOPMENT 12 (MDMD-12)

Requisite skills are learned in:  Digital Communications 11 or Media Design 11

Open to students in grades 11 & 12

Digital Media Development 12 will focus on building on the skill sets learned in Media Design 11 and/or Digital Communications 11.  Through activities and projects, students will develop digital content using standard forms of 2D graphics, 3D modelling, video editing applications, digital animation, sound and web content, as well as other web-based resources. Students will continue to build and develop a personal portfolio collection of visuals, graphics and personal design work.  Adobe Creative Suite of software, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate (animation), Premiere (video & sound editing), Maya (modeling, texturing), Dreamweaver / HTML (web design), Audacity / open source sound tools are some of the industry applications that may be included. This course will provide students with more advanced development in a variety of technology skills and is ideal for all students that are interested in being creative with digital media design & technology.

 

MEDIA DESIGN 11 (MMEDD11)

Open to students in grades 10, 11 & 12

In Media Design 11, students will be learning and applying the principles of design to convey a message, create an effect, and/or influence personal preference. Getting the message across is crucial in the use of digital communications in today’s digital world of business or for personal use. This course will explore and develop both online and traditional methods of media design and production, and will look at which one is most suitable for the various intended purposes and audiences. Students can look forward to creating their own collection of documents and visuals, graphics, and design work including infographics, promotional materials, videos, blogs, broadcasting, typography and storytelling. Adobe Creaative Suite of software, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects and Muse are some of the software that may be included. Students will progress with greater levels of sophistication and advanced skills with software and design projects as they complete the learning outcomes and progress in Media Design 11 and/or Media Design 12.

 

MEDIA DESIGN 12 (MMEDD12)

Requisite skills are learned in:  Digital Communications 11, Digital Media Design 11 or Media Design 11

Students will be using the principles of design to convey a message, create an effect, and/or influence personal preference. Getting the message across is crucial in the use of digital communications in today’s digital world of business or for personal use. This course will explore and develop both online and traditional methods of media design and production, and will look at which one is most suitable for the various intended purposes and audiences. Students can look forward to creating their own collection of documents and visuals, graphics, and design work including infographics, promotional materials, videos, blogs, broadcasting, typography and storytelling. Adobe Creative Suite of software, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects and Muse are some of the software that may be included. Students will progress with greater levels of sophistication and advanced skills with software programs and design projects as they complete the learning outcomes and progress in Media Design 11 and/or Media Design 12.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE: COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 12

Open to students in grade 12

 

OPTIONS IN: Business Education/Management, Computer Technology, and Law/Law Enforcement

Work Experience offers an innovative approach to education that combines academic studies with realistic work placements in the community. Work Experience is designed for students who wish to graduate from secondary school and, at the same time, develop career awareness and relevant skills. Students may begin Work Experience in Grades 11 and 12.

Work Experience integrates classroom theory with practical experience in the workplace by linking the resources of secondary schools, business, industry and the community to provide young people with a highly motivating educational experience. Through contact with skilled employees and mentors, students develop an awareness of the attitudes and responsibilities (employability skills) necessary for success in the workplace. It provides an opportunity for students to learn to assume responsibility, to gain knowledge and attitudes necessary for successful job performance, to acquire good work habits, to develop an understand and appreciation of the relationship between formal education and job success, to learn how to work cooperatively with fellow workers and to put into practice skills learned in school.  In addition, students improve their interpersonal and communication skills with the adult community. These experiences help students make decisions about their future careers and gain confidence in making the transition from secondary school to the world of work or to post-secondary education.

Work Experience requires the completion of four courses (16 credits) that directly relate to the program area:

• Work Experience 12, which is comprised of 100-120 hours (4 credit course)
• One or two Focus Courses in the subject area

To receive course credit students must complete at least 100 hours of work experience. Students must also be under the supervision of a teacher in addition to an employer who has agreed to work with the school in providing an authentic work experience, including the required workplace safety training a student must complete. The time given to work experience may be within the timetable or outside of the timetable. After school, weekends, school Professional Development days, and possibly holidays may be used for work experience, if the placement permits.

Work Experience hours also enable students to fulfill Graduation requirements for 30 hours of work or volunteer experience. 

1. Choose one stream:  Business, Computer Technology, Law/Law Enforcement
2. Register and complete one (1) or two (2) focus courses as indicated by the Work Experience Career Preparation 12 program

For more information about Work Experience students should see their counsellor, or see the teacher responsible for coordinating the area of Work Experience they are interested in pursuing or see the work experience programs section for more information.

 

Click here to download the WEX Application Form.