Communications Technology - TGJ 2O

This course introduces students to communications technology from a media perspective. Students will work in the areas of TV/video and movie production, radio and audio production, print and graphic communications, photography, and interactive new media and animation. Student projects may include computer-based activities such as creating videos, editing photos, working with audio, cartooning, developing animations, and designing web pages. Students will also develop an awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will explore secondary and postsecondary education and training pathways and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.


Week by Week

Week 1 Getting Started
Design Theory
Design two Fonts
Week 2 Comm Tech in Society
Presentation about a chosen topic (Powerpoint, Sway, Prezi, Google Slides) ... present to class (5 mins)
Week 3 to 6 Module 1 - Print Design -or- Comic Book Design
Week 7 to 10 Module 2 - Photography and PhotoShop
Week 11 to 14 Module 3 - Video and Audio Editing
Week 15 to 18 Module 4 - Animation / Final Project


Curriculum Document

TGJ 2O Curriculum

Pages extracted from The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10 - Technology Education (Revised 2009)

OCDSB Parent Guide to Assessment Evaluation and Reporting

OCDSB Exit Outcomes