The Communication Technology pathway is ideal for students interested in writing, communication technology or web-based communication and design.

Requirements | students must have access to a computer Students and appropriate software (free access is given to industry-standard Adobe tools).

PLEASE NOTE: Each course listed below is worth one credit. Students complete at least 3 of these courses in a semester (earning a total of three credits), but are most welcome to complete more if they wish.


Introductory


COM1005: Visual Communications

Students learn to employ fundamental elements and principles of design for various media and gain a strong foundational multidisciplinary experience in preparation for other Communication Technology courses.

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: None 


COM1015: Media

Students discover the impact of the media and develop fundamental skills to relay a message effectively using various forms of media; e.g., photography, print, Web and audio or video production.

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition 


COM1105: Audio/Video

Students acquire basic production skills, including planning, recording and editing, through the production of simple
audio and/or video project using basic equipment and techniques. 

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition  


COM1035: Graphics Tools

Students are introduced to the basics of computer graphics (vector and raster), and graphic computer programs.

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition 


COM1910: COM Project A

Students develop project design and management skills to extend and enhance competencies and skills in other CTS
courses through contexts that are personally relevant.

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: None


COM1145: Animation 1

Students are introduced to a variety of animation techniques and produce a simple animation; the focus is on basic skills, including planning, keyframing, stage set-up and production, used to create a moving picture.

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition 


Intermediate


COM2035: Raster Graphics 1

A raster format is commonly used in full colour images/graphics and photographs by using a data structure representing a generally rectangular grid of pixels or points of colour. In this course, students are introduced to the fundamental skills of raster graphics and their application.

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: COM1035: Graphic Tools


COM2045: Vector Graphics 1

Vector graphics are commonly used in graphic design, page layout, typography, logos, sharp-edged artistic illustrations, technical illustrations, diagramming and flowcharting. In this course, students use vector editing software to create basic vector graphics.

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: COM1035: Graphic Tools


COM2145: Animation 2

Students explore the evolution of various animation styles and techniques (traditional and digital). Students apply
planning, idea development and storytelling techniques to create an effective animation

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: COM1145: Animation 1


COM2155: Design - Brand Identity

Students are introduced to the value and importance of branding and the process of creating and establishing strong
brands. Students work through the process of creating branding from planning, to the creation of a new, unique brand,
through to creating touch points.

  • 1 Credit
  • Prerequisite: COM1035: Graphic Tools