This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications.
Courses Type: University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: TGJ3M, Grade 11 Communications Technology
This course enables students to further develop media knowledge and skills while designing and producing projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. Students may work in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media. Students will also expand their awareness of environmental and societal issues related to communications technology, and will investigate career opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing technological environment.
TGJ4M Online Course Outline and Timeline
Below is the suggested sequence of course unit delivery as well as the recommended number of hours to complete the respective unit. For complete details of targeted expectations within each unit and activity, please see each Unit Overview found in the TGJ4M course profile.
| Unit Order | Unit Name | Suggested Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | ICT Fundamentals | 20 Hours |
| Unit 2 | Illustrared Print Publication | 20 Hours |
| Unit 3 | Video Production | 20 Hours |
| MID SEMESTER POINT | ||
| Unit 4 | Blogging | 20 Hours |
| Unit 5 | Broadcast Journalism | 20 Hours |
| FINAL | Final Summative Assignment | 10 Hours |
| View Sample GradebookTotal | 110 Hours |
Please note, as per Ministry guidelines, OVS has a mandatory 14 day minimum requirement for student enrollment to be eligible for a midterm report card and 28 days enrollment to be eligible for a final report card.
Fundamental Concepts Covered in Grade 12 Information & Communication Technology Online Course
By the end of this course, students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts, techniques, and skills required to produce a range of communications media products and services;
- Demonstrate an understanding of different types of equipment and software and how they are used to perform a range of communications technology operations and tasks;
- Demonstrate an understanding of technical terminology, scientific concepts, and mathematical concepts used in communications technology and apply them to the creation of media products;
- Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work in a team environment.