COURSE OVERVIEW
Introduction to Digital Technology is a foundation course for the Creative Media Production, Graphic Design, Media and Communications and Mass Communications pathways. This course is designed for secondary school students to understand, communicate and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society and the business world. It will expose students to foundation knowledge in hardware, software, networks, and IT support. Learners will be required to identify, describe, evaluate, select and use appropriate technology. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging technologies impacting the digital world and the legal and ethical constraints which impact on them.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, a learner will:
1. Identify, describe, evaluate, select and use appropriate technology.
2. Understand, communicate and adapt to a digital world.
3. Explain the basic components of computer networks.
4. Describe, analyse, develop and follow policies for managing ethical and legal issues in a technology-based society.
Textbook: Discovering Computers Fundamentals (4th Edition) (This is be provided in class)
ASSIGNMENT 2: DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY FINAL PORTFOLIO
DOWNLOAD ALL ASSIGNMENTS HERE.
DOWNLOAD SURVEY HERE.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
WEEK 1
On successful completion of this unit, a learner will:
1. Identify, describe, evaluate, select and use appropriate technology.
2. Understand, communicate and adapt to a digital world.
3. Explain the basic components of computer networks.
4. Describe, analyse, develop and follow policies for managing ethical and legal issues in a technology-based society.
Textbook: Discovering Computers Fundamentals (4th Edition) (This is be provided in class)
ASSIGNMENT 1: INTERNET SURVEY & REPORT
DOWNLOAD ALL ASSIGNMENTS HERE.
DOWNLOAD SURVEY HERE.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
WEEK 1
SEPT. 18: Introduction &
Overview of Digital Technology
SEPT. 20: Online Safety & Digital Citizenship
Learn the Net
Stay safe while online
Reading Assignment: "The City that Cybercrime built" , This article here on the T&T government's plan to limit hacking
WEEK 2
SEPT. 25: Hardware & Software Components.
Readings: Discovering Computers Fundamentals Ch. 4, Ch. 3
Hardware and Software Quiz
Hardware and Software Quiz 2
Best Laptops of 2018
Best Tablets of 2018
Best Computers of 2018
SEPT. 27: Green Computing. Emerging and Future Technology
WEEK 3
OCT. 02: Introduction to Digital Design. Computer graphics and Working with Text
*ASSIGNMENT 1 (REPORT) DUE
Text as Image Exercise
OCT. 04: Introduction to desktop Publishing.
Digital Design Exercise
WEEK 4
OCT. 09: Introduction to Graphics and Design using Adobe Photoshop
OCT. 11:Basic photo editing and retouching using Adobe Photoshop. Digital collage design.
IMAGE EDITING KEY TERMS
ADDITIONAL EXERCISE
SEPT. 20: Online Safety & Digital Citizenship
Learn the Net
Stay safe while online
Reading Assignment: "The City that Cybercrime built" , This article here on the T&T government's plan to limit hacking
WEEK 2
SEPT. 25: Hardware & Software Components.
Readings: Discovering Computers Fundamentals Ch. 4, Ch. 3
Hardware and Software Quiz
Hardware and Software Quiz 2
Best Laptops of 2018
Best Tablets of 2018
Best Computers of 2018
SEPT. 27: Green Computing. Emerging and Future Technology
WEEK 3
OCT. 02: Introduction to Digital Design. Computer graphics and Working with Text
*ASSIGNMENT 1 (REPORT) DUE
Text as Image Exercise
OCT. 04: Introduction to desktop Publishing.
Digital Design Exercise
WEEK 4
OCT. 09: Introduction to Graphics and Design using Adobe Photoshop
OCT. 11:Basic photo editing and retouching using Adobe Photoshop. Digital collage design.
IMAGE EDITING KEY TERMS
ADDITIONAL EXERCISE
WEEK 5
OCT. 16:Digital Photography. Intro to digital photography and working with digital cameras. Photography
CAMERA SIMULATOR
OCT. 18:Digital Photography. Photography exercises. Organising photos. Creative digital photography compositions.
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY HANDOUT
WEEK 6
OCT. 23: Digital Audio. Recording audio in Audacity. Types of digital audio projects. Mixing tracks.
Audio Copyright Investigation Handout
Audio Library Investigation Handout
Audio Key Terms
Short Audio File Relaxation Music
OCT. 25: Digital Audio. Creating an audio programme.
Audio Software Evaluation
SAMPLE SCRIPT 1 SAMPLE SCRIPT 2 PSA SCRIPT TEMPLATE
WEEK 7
OCT. 30: Digital Video. Basics of video production I - Pre Production. Equipment, Safety and Types of shots
NOV. 01: Digital Video. Basics of video production II - Production. Shooting techniques.
OCT. 16:Digital Photography. Intro to digital photography and working with digital cameras. Photography
CAMERA SIMULATOR
OCT. 18:Digital Photography. Photography exercises. Organising photos. Creative digital photography compositions.
INTRO TO DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY HANDOUT
WEEK 6
OCT. 23: Digital Audio. Recording audio in Audacity. Types of digital audio projects. Mixing tracks.
Audio Copyright Investigation Handout
Audio Library Investigation Handout
Audio Key Terms
Short Audio File Relaxation Music
OCT. 25: Digital Audio. Creating an audio programme.
Audio Software Evaluation
SAMPLE SCRIPT 1 SAMPLE SCRIPT 2 PSA SCRIPT TEMPLATE
WEEK 7
OCT. 30: Digital Video. Basics of video production I - Pre Production. Equipment, Safety and Types of shots
NOV. 01: Digital Video. Basics of video production II - Production. Shooting techniques.
WEEK 8
NOV. 06 Digital Video. Video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro.
NOV. 08: Digital Video.
Video editing - adding transitions and music
WEEK
9
NOV. 13: Digital Video. Adding titles and credits. Finalizing and exporting a video.
NOV. 15: A look at the world of gaming and animation.
NOV. 13: Digital Video. Adding titles and credits. Finalizing and exporting a video.
NOV. 15: A look at the world of gaming and animation.
WEEK
10
NOV. 20: Work on final portfolio.
NOV. 20: Work on final portfolio.
NOV. 22: Finalize and submit portfolio items.
ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE
WEEK 11
NOV. 27: Feedback. Screening of video/portfolio projects.
A List of 15 laptops you can buy this year
The top computers of 2017 for every task
PHOTO EXERCISE A
PEOPLE
This is a photo featuring people. Friends, family, brothers, sisters . . . Show the personality of the subject in this photo. Fill the frame.
Macro
Photography CLOSE UP. Use the “Macro” settings on the camera and reveal details not often seen
Nature / Landscapes
A picture that says something about nature and the landscapes we live in
Architecture
Architectural features of buildings and structures are highlighted in this photo ssignment
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ON YOUR OWN, FIX THESE IMAGES:
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WEEK 11
NOV. 27: Feedback. Screening of video/portfolio projects.
Choosing the right computer
Your
grandmother just retired from her job and wants use part of her gratuity
payment of $50,000TT to buy a computer for herself, you and your brother, Kevin. She
wants you to choose the best type of computer for each of you. Also, Granny
plans to go on a cruise to the Mediterranean and wants to take her computer
device with her. Meanwhile your brother Kevin wants to become a filmmaker and
is anxious to make HD movies that he can upload to Youtube and Vimeo or submit
to film festivals. Using the list below of the latest
computer devices on the market, from online website TechradarCreate a report in which you: recommend a
suitable computer for you, your grandmother and Kevin based on
each of your needs outlined above. Explain why you recommend each of these
choices.
The minimum length of this part of the report should be
one page, double-spaced, using 12-point Times New Roman or Calibri font
A List of 15 laptops you can buy this year
The top computers of 2017 for every task
The best tablets you can buy in 2017
http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/10-best-tablet-pcs-in-the-world-today-1079603
Green
Computing
The
Hippocrim Family needs your help. They want to purchase environmentally
friendly computer devices. They are seeking your advice on which
manufacturing companies produce such devices. Access the Greenpeace's Green Ranking - Guide to Greener Electronics
website or another comparable website to view the current ranking based on
manufacturers. Create a report to include two names of the manufacturers
you would recommend. Explain why you recommend the manufacturers.
DIGTAL PHOTOGRAPHY EXAMPLES
PHOTO EXERCISE A
PEOPLE
This is a photo featuring people. Friends, family, brothers, sisters . . . Show the personality of the subject in this photo. Fill the frame.
Macro
Photography CLOSE UP. Use the “Macro” settings on the camera and reveal details not often seen
Nature / Landscapes
A picture that says something about nature and the landscapes we live in
Architectural features of buildings and structures are highlighted in this photo ssignment
Still Life / Product
A photo of a subject(s) that you have arranged, much like an advertising type
picture 
Motion:
Capture an image that demonstrates the MOTION of the situation
Black and White
Some images lend themselves well to being portrayed in Black and White. How creative can you be?
DIGTAL VIDEO EXAMPLES
Some images lend themselves well to being portrayed in Black and White. How creative can you be?
DIGTAL VIDEO EXAMPLES
FILES FOR IMAGE EDITING CLASS EX.
ON YOUR OWN, FIX THESE IMAGES:
Finding Royalty Free Images
The following is a list of sites where you can find royalty free images, without watermarks, for use in class projects:Pexels
Pixabay
Public Domain Images
Unsplash Free HD Photos
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