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MIFFLIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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MCSD Technology Education Curriculum
Visual Communication Technology II
Planned Instruction
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Title of Planned Instruction:
Visual Communication Technology II |
| Subject Area:
Science and Technology
Grade Level:
10-12 |
| Prerequisites: Visual
Communication Technology I
Course Description: This course will provide an extended
study of the topics covered in Visual Communications Technology I,
as well as new areas of study.
Required Time: One year (equivalence)
Course Credit: 1.0
Major Text(s) and Resources: |
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Exploring Photography, Goodheart Wilcox
Co., Inc., 1996 Graphic Communication, Bennett & McKnight
Pub. Co., 1979 |
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Names of District Subject Area Curriculum Writing Committee: |
- Jeffrey R. Conner
- Mark D. Conner
- Richard D. Penepacker
- Thomas E. Shearer
- Rob L. Warner
- Daniel P. Wilson
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Date of Board Approval: July 24, 2003 |
| Course Objectives and
Performance Indicators |
Strand: Science and Technology
Standard: 3.6 Technology Education
Grade/course: Visual Communication II |
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Grade Level
Objectives |
Performance
Indicators |
Assessments |
| B. |
Apply and analyze knowledge
of information technologies of encoding, transmitting, receiving, storing,
retrieving, and decoding. |
Describe the proper use of
graphic and electronic communication systems. Apply a variety of
advanced mechanical and electronic methods to communicate a solution to a
specific problem.
Apply and analyze advanced communication techniques to produce an image
that effectively conveys a message (e.g., desktop publishing, audio and/or
video production).
Analyze and evaluate a message designed and produced using still,
motion, or animated communication techniques.
Apply various graphic and electronic information techniques to solve
real-world problems. |
-- Testing -- Projects
-- Performance testing
-- Observations of student performance |
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Strand: 3.7 Technological Devices
Grade/Course: Visual Communication II |
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Grade Level
Objectives |
Performance
Indicators |
Assessments |
| A. |
Apply advanced tools,
materials, and techniques to solve problems and answer complex questions. |
Select and safely apply
appropriate tools, materials and processes necessary to solve complex
problems. Demonstrate the safe use of complex tools and machines within
their specification.
Evaluate and use technological resources to solve complex multi-step
problems. |
-- Testing -- Projects
-- Performance testing
-- Observations of student performance |
| B. |
Apply and evaluate
appropriate instruments and apparatus to examine and accurately measure a
variety of objects, materials, and processes. |
Describe, apply, and
evaluate the use of appropriate instruments to accurately measure
scientific and technological phenomena within the error limits of the
equipment. Describe and use appropriate instruments to gather and
analyze data.
Compare and contrast different measurement systems, and select the best
measurement system for a specific situation.
Explain the need to estimate measurements within acceptable tolerance.
Apply accurate measurement knowledge to solve everyday problems.
Evaluate the appropriate use of different measurement scales (macro and
micro). |
-- Testing -- Projects
-- Performance testing
-- Observations of student performance |
| C. |
Apply basic computer
operations and concepts. |
Apply knowledge of advanced
input devices. Apply knowledge of hardware setup.
Apply keyboarding skills and techniques at acceptable speed and
accuracy.
Analyze and solve basic operating systems problems. |
-- Testing -- Projects
-- Performance testing
-- Observations of student performance |
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Utilize computer software
to solve specific problems. |
Identify legal restrictions
in the use of software and the output of data. Apply advanced graphic
manipulation and desktop publishing techniques.
Apply basic multimedia applications.
Describe and demonstrate how two or more software applications can be
used to produce an output.
Select and apply software designed to meet specific needs. |
-- Testing -- Projects
-- Performance testing
-- Observations of student performance |
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District Recommended Instructional Approach For
the Course
To Drive Teacher’s Instructional Activities |
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Note taking
- Demonstrations
- Study guides
- Worksheets
- Video presentation
- Guest speakers
- Individual instruction
- Cooperative learning
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