SEMESTER 1 – WEEKS 1-3, 4-5, 6-9, 10, 11-14
SEMESTER 2 – WEEKS 1-2, 3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-14
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SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 1 – WEEK 1-3
Introduction
Overview
Assessment requirements
KNOWLEDGE – HARDWARE
Specifications of digital devices and their impact upon usability
Characteristics of development trends in emerging mobile devices
Suitability of emerging mobile devices to meet client (user) needs
Usability of digital devices for specified client requirements
SKILLS – HARDWARE
Evaluate computer system specifications for usability
Compare various mobile devices with other computer systems
SEMESTER 1 – WEEK 4-5
KNOWLEDGE – DESIGN CONCEPTS
Relationship(s) between the elements of design and the principles of design
- logical and hierarchical organisation of content
- graphical user interface (GUI) suitable for target audience
- relevant help features of a graphical user interface
- usability
- inclusivity
- accessibility
SEMESTER 1 – WEEKS 6-9
KNOWLEDGE – APPLICATION SKILLS
- multi-layer track editing
- titles
- transitions
- effects
Sound application features, including sound effects
- colour schemes
- layers
- frames
- typography
- templates
- print/display option
Advantages and disadvantages of different types of digital publications
SKILLS – APPLICATION SKILLS
Use appropriate application software
Create templates suitable for use in appropriate application software
Use video and/or sound application for multi-layer track editing
Use multimedia software to create interactive digital products and/or digital solutions
Use of the specific standards and conventions for a chosen digital medium
- colour profiles
- layers
- frames
- typography
- print/display options
Create digital publications
SKILLS – DESIGN CONCEPTS
Annotate designs when working on a digital product and/or digital solution
Use appropriate elements of design and the principles of design for a chosen digital medium
Create logical and hierarchical organisation of content
Develop navigation controls suitable to the chosen digital medium
Critically analyse the relationship(s) between the elements of design and the principles of design
SEMESTER 1 – WEEK 10
KNOWLEDGE – IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY
The concept of online defamation in Australia
Legal action available in Australia to counteract online defamation
The concept of freedom of information (FOI) in Australia
Key provisions of FOI in Australia in relation to digital products
Advantages, disadvantages and implications of virtual and physical collaboration
Impact of convergence trends in contemporary digital technologies
SEMESTER 1 – WEEKS 11-14
KNOWLEDGE – PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- prototype
- structured
Project planning tools, part A
- storyboards
- site maps
- flow charts
Project planning tools, part B
- Gantt charts
- project management software
Appearance considerations for a digital product and/or digital solution
structure
- usability
- accessibility
- user experience (UX)
- user interface (UI)
SKILLS – PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Choose an appropriate project management approach for the development of the chosen digital solution
Develop processes and documentation to build a project brief(s)
Plan a digital solution project in detail
Apply project management techniques to meet client requirements when creating a digital solution
Produce draft design plans/drawings to represent concepts
Use appropriate functionality tools to create visual layouts
SEMESTER 2
SEMESTER 2 - WEEKS 1-2
Introduction and overview
Assessment requirements
KNOWLEDGE – NETWORKS
Types and characteristics of communication protocols, including:
- transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP)
- hypertext transfer protocol (HTTP)
- hypertext transfer protocol over secure socket layer (HTTPS)
- wireless application protocol (WAP)
Types and characteristics of communication standards, including:
- 802.11x (wireless)
- 802.3 (ethernet)
Types of network security measures;
- firewalls
- passwords
- physical security
SKILLS – NETWORKS
Design a LAN
Justify the design of a LAN
SEMESTER 2 - WEEK 3
KNOWLEDGE – PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Concept of service level agreements
Features of service level agreements, including:
- availability of service
- type of services
Advantages of local and global outsourcing compared with in-house production
Purpose of outsourcing data management
Evaluation of software, including usability
SKILLS – PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Apply project management techniques to meet client
Apply a design process to create a digital solution
Use appropriate tools to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital solution in accordance with the design brief
- surveys
- client feedback
- self-reflection
SEMESTER 2 - WEEK 4-5
KNOWLEDGE – IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY
Data and information security related to personal or sensitive information
- work hours
- employee email use
- employee internet use
- employee privacy
- employer's monitoring of work emails, internet access and computer use
Online censorship of information in a global context
Issues with the use of cloud computing
- confidentiality of data
- sensitivity of documents
- level of accessibility
- availability of online applications
Impact of digital technologies and global markets on:
- productivity
- access to knowledge or resources
- outsourcing
Impact of Web 2.0/Web 3.0 on the use of digital technologies
SEMESTER 2 - WEEKS 6-8
KNOWLEDGE – MANAGING DATA
Security techniques for the management of data, including:(needs review)
- disaster recovery plan
- audit trail
Types of backup techniques and archiving of data
- full
- differential
- incremental
- daily
- data warehouses
- data marts
- data in the cloud
Processing of data considering security of data through the use of
- passwords
- firewalls
- biometrics
- anti-virus software
- digital signatures
- digital certificates
- encryption
SKILLS – MANAGING DATA
Analyse sources of information for verifiability, accuracy and currency
Test and evaluate online applications for browser compatibility and apply W3C as relevant
SEMESTER 2 - WEEKS 9-14
KNOWLEDGE – MANAGING DATA
Concept of hypertext markup language (.htm/.html)
Concept of Web 2.0 and Web 3.0
Purpose and features of content management systems (CMS)
Purpose of world wide web consortium (W3C) and purpose of W3C conventions
Validation techniques for online forms
KNOWLEDGE – APPLICATION SKILLS
How digital communication is used for educational purposes
SKILLS – APPLICATION SKILLS
Use available functions of online software
Use online tools for tutorials/learning
Use forms for online data collection
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