Last Update: 08/31/2006

Curriculum Map

Subject: Technology
 
Grade: Technology 9 Communications
Year: 2005-2006
 
TIME FRAME   ESSENTIAL QUESTION(S) AND CONTENT   SKILLS   ASSESSMENT   CORE RESOURCES
 
20 Weeks   GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS - CREATE SYSTEMS DIAGRAM
 

What are systems and how do they relate to technology?

Open Loop

* Input
* Process
* Output

Closed Loop (all of open plus)

* Compare
* Adjust
* Monitor
* Feedback

How do open and closed loop systems relate to communication?

How does a communication sub-system relate to the communication system?

What tools does a graphic designer use to communicate?

What are the presentation skills that would effectively communicate to an audience?

What safety procedures must be applied when using tools and machines in a laboratory environment?

  * Given a group hands-on graphic systems problem, students will be able to:
* Apply the open & closed loop model to their communication system sub-system
* Brainstorm and develop communication system ideas
* Identify rules, limitations and constraints and apply/interpret to their design
* Identify & describe the major components of a systems diagram
* Collect information and/or graphics from the World Wide Web
* Plan and assemble a diagram of their chosen system, sub-system
* Compose an oral report that describes how the diagram operates

 

Students will create a systems diagram that reflects a communication system model. Students will be assessed on how well they meet the parameters of the projects. Rubric-Based Assessment will consist of the following:

* Home-Work assignments
* Written examination
* Completion/quality of their system/sub-system diagram.
* Adherence to design parameters and composition
  * Teacher generated information packet with vocabulary.
* Computers with appropriate software
* Selected graphic tools and supplies
* World Wide Web
* Digital cameras/Printer
* Video/DVD’s
* Exemplar system designs
 

 

  GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS - PRINTING METHODS
 

What are some of the ways that humans have communicated via printing in the past?

* Relief printing
* Gravure

What are some of the ways that humans communicate via printing in the present?

* Offset Lithography
* Silk Screen
* Thermal
* Ink Jet
* Electrostatic (Xerox)
* Laser

What has been the impact of mass graphic media on our society?

How do graphic designers apply a procedure to meet a printing need?

* Ideas/brainstorming
* Image generation
* Thumbnail designs
* Rough sketch
* Image assembly
* Photo Conversion Kodalith/Rapid Access
* Image carrier preparation – plate making
* Image transfer – printing
* Finishing (binding, trimming, etc.)

How does composition and design play a role in page layout/graphic image?

What is the importance of quality control in graphic production?

How is graphic design applied in marketing?

* Market survey
* Sampling

How do graphic designers meet client’s needs?

How do people print on various types of materials & products?

When is screen-printing the best print method?

* Textiles
* Irregular shapes
* Short production runs

What tools and machines are required to screen print & transfer image?

Where are various types of inks applied to specific screen-printing jobs?

* Water based
* Oil based

How are multiple color inks applied in screen-printing?

* Registration
* Alignment

How are screen-printed water based inks made permanent on textiles?

What are the applications of thermal based imaging?

What are the advantages of thermal based imaging?

What tools and machines are required to thermal print & transfer image?

How and why are images inverted to thermal print?

Why are printed products packaged?

* Moisture
* Dirt/dust
* Safety

What methods are used to package graphics products?

* Wrapping
* Shrink packaging
* Banded packaging
* Containers

What are the significant historical developments in the AAV field?

How have technological advances had an impact on the AAV industry?

What are the areas of AAV media?

What are the technical elements involved in video production?

* Equipment
* Jobs/skills (crew)

What role do the seven resources of technology play in the AAV field?

What are the major processes in the AAV industry?

How is a multimedia production produced from the initial concept to the finished product?

How do AAV job descriptions and skills change with the evolution of technological advances?

  * Form a team and role-play a client-printer scenario
* Design, layout and complete an offset printing project under specific client based parameters
* Create thumbnail designs, help client choose optimal solution based on need
* Compose a rough layout based on team selection
* List examples of the impact of mass graphic media in our society
* Investigate and consider various sources of image generation. Select the appropriate image source for the project
* Apply graphic design procedure to the completion of the offset printing project
* Investigate and consider various sources of text fonts/sizes. Select the appropriate font & size for the project
* Utilize information technology (e.g., computer, digital imagery, etc.,) to assemble the graphic design
* Design, layout and complete a screen-printing project based on specific client parameters
* Investigate how large companies use graphic design to promote products and determine their market
* Create thumbnail designs, choose one and compose a rough layout based on their selection
* Investigate and consider various sources of image generation. Select the appropriate image source for the client project

* Investigate and consider various sources of text fonts/sizes. Select the appropriate font & size for the project
* Utilize information technology (e.g., computer, digital imagery, etc.,) to assemble their screen-printing design
* Apply screen-printing procedure to the completion of the screen-printing project
* Utilize information technology (e.g., computer, digital imagery, etc.,) to ink jet print an image
* Apply thermal transfer procedure to the completion of the thermal imaging project
* Design, layout and complete a thermal imaging project based on specific parameters
* Create thumbnail designs, choose one and compose a rough layout based on the selection
* Investigate and consider various sources of image generation. Select the appropriate image source for the project
* Investigate and consider various sources of text fonts/sizes. Select the appropriate font & size for the project
* Locate and bring into school an example of packaging
* List the reasons why graphics products are packaged
* Properly wrap and fasten a finished product for a job that is to leave the lab

* Identify significant developments in the evolution of media and multimedia
* Describe the evolution EMCS and the impact it has had in our ability to communicate
* List the areas of electronic mass communication systems
* Describe and apply the skills necessary as determined by the equipment and the job description

-- Pre-production

-- Script

-- Story Boarding

-- Production Techniques

-- Technical Outline

-- Production

-- Filming

-- Post-production

-- Editing

* In a group setting, plan a multimedia presentation using an approved media format.
* Apply appropriate skills to the AAV planning
* Equate the seven resources to the multimedia presentation

 

Students will design an offset lithography printing methods projects. Students will be assessed on how well they meet the parameters of the projects. Rubric-based assessment will consist of the following:

* Homework assignments
* Written examination
* Assessment of the various steps of the project

-- Thumbnail

-- Roughs

-- Comprehensive

-- Photo-Conversion

* Completion/quality of their printing method project
* Adherence to design parameters and composition

Students will design a screen-printing project. Students will be assessed on how well they meet the parameters of the projects. Rubric-based assessment will consist of the following:

* Homework assignments
* Written examination
* Assessment of the various steps of the project

-- Thumbnail

-- Roughs

* Completion/quality of the screen-printing project
* Adherence to design parameters and composition

Students will design a thermal imaging project. Students will be assessed on how well they meet the parameters of the projects. Rubric-based assessment will consist of the following:

* Homework assignments
* Written examination
* Assessment of the various steps of the project.
* Completion/quality of printed/transferred thermal image.
* Adherence to design parameters and composition
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Students will plan, brainstorm, create, edit, and present a group video production.

Students will be assessed on how well they meet the parameters of the projects. Rubric-based assessment will consist of the following:

* Homework assignments
* Written examination
* Assessment of the various steps of the project.
* Completion/quality of their video production.
* Adherence to AAV production parameters.
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  * Teacher-generated information packet to include vocabulary
* Computers with appropriate software and paper/digital library of graphics
* Selected offset lithography printing tools and supplies
* Selected thermal imaging tools and supplies
* Selected screen-printing tools and supplies
* AAV studio and equipment
* World Wide Web
* Digital cameras/Printer
* Video/DVD’s
* Exemplar offset lithography projects
* Exemplar screen printing projects
* Exemplar thermal imaging projects
* Exemplar AAV/multimedia projects
* Field experience