This document outlines the course structure and assessment for a Year 11 and 12 Creative and Technical course. In Year 11 students will study animation and programming in Semester 1, and game design and networking in Semester 2. Assessment includes practical exams, projects, and written work. In Year 12 students cover graphic design and databases in Semester 1, and multimedia design and computer systems support in Semester 2. Assessment is primarily practical exams and design projects, with some written components. Dates and details are provided for each assessment task.

1. 1
All assessment dates are approximate.
Creative Technical
Year 11 – Semester 1
Animation Programming
Topics
3D Animation Software – Muvizu
Video Shooting Techniques
Video Editing Techniques
Topics
Programming Language – Python
Programming Concepts
Programming Processes
Assessment
Exam – Practical Response
 Formative
 Muvizu techniques
 1 ½ hrs
 Week 91
Product – Project
 Formative
 Animated Music Video
 Individual
 6 weeks
 800-1000 words plus product
 Due week 191
Assessment
Exam – Practical Response
 Python programming
 1 ½ hrs
 Week 91
Product – Project
 Create a texted based adventure game
 6 weeks
 800-1000 words plus product
 Due week 191
Year 11 – Semester 2
Game Design Networking
Topics
Game Creation Software - Kodu
Game Design Techniques
Topics
Networking Theory
Networking Hardware
Networking Software
Assessment
Exam – Extended Written Response
 Formative
 Game design theory
 1 ½ hrs
 Week 71
Extended Response – Multimodal
 Formative
 Pitch for a proposed game
 Group
 3 – 5 mins
 Due week 131
Product – Project
 Formative
 Develop proposed game
 Group
 6 weeks
 800-1000 words plus product
 Due week 191
Assessment
Exam – Extended Written Response
 Formative
 Networking theory
 1 ½ hrs
 Week 71
Extended Response – Multimodal
 Formative
 Pitch for a proposed network
 Group
 3 – 5 mins
 Due week 131
Product – Project
 Formative
 Develop proposed network
 Group
 6 weeks
 800-1000 words plus product
 Due week 191

2. 1
All assessment dates are approximate.
Creative Technical
Year 12 – Semester 1
Graphic Design Databases
Topics
Graphic Design Theory
Graphic Design Software
 Adobe Illustrator
 Adobe Photoshop
 Adobe InDesign
Topics
Database Theory
Database Software – Microsoft Access
Assessment
Exam – Extended Written Response
 Summative
 Graphic design theory
 2 hrs
 Week 61
Extended Response – Multimodal
 Summative
 Pitch for advertising brief
 Individual
 5 - 7 mins
 Due week 111
Product – Project
 Summative
 Develop advertising brief
 Individual
 8 weeks
 1000 -1500 words plus product
 Due week 191
Assessment
Exam – Extended Written Response
 Summative
 Database theory
 2 hrs
 Week 61
Extended Response – Multimodal
 Summative
 Pitch for proposed database
 Individual
 5 - 7 mins
 Due week 111
Product – Project
 Summative
 Develop proposed database
 Individual
 8 weeks
 1000 -1500 words plus product
 Due week 191
Year 12 – Semester 2
Multi-media Computer Systems Support
Topics
Multimedia Design Theory
Multimedia Design Software – Adobe Flash
Topics
Hardware
Software
Support
Assessment
Exam – Practical Response
 Summative
 Adobe flash techniques
 2 hrs
 Week 71
Product – Project
 Farewell Multimedia Presentation
 Individual
 8 weeks
 1000 – 1500 words plus product
 Due week 151
Assessment
Exam – Practical Response
 Summative
 Create and trouble shoot a computer system
 2 hrs
 Week 71
Product – Project
 Develop computer support products
 Individual
 8 weeks
 1000 – 1500 words plus product
 Due week 151