Stage 2 Information Processing and Publishing
Students apply practical skills and design principles to craft innovative solutions for text-based communication challenges, using imagination and creativity in their approaches. They engage in the design process, employing problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills. Students create both physical and digital publications, carefully documenting their development journey. They explore and apply computer hardware and software for processing, managing, and disseminating information in contexts such as editorial publication and product design. Furthermore, students critically analyse the implications and outcomes of publishing technologies, enhancing their comprehension of their applications.
Subject Type: Elective
Length: Full Year
SACE Credits: 20 Credits – Stage 2
Prerequisites: Open Course
Contact Person: daniel.engler@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Australian Academy of Graphic Design | Courses (graphicdesignacademy.com.au)
Topic Overview
- Select and use appropriate hardware/software for tasks
- Apply skills for using information-processing tools
- Produce accurate text-based information
- Understand/apply design process and layout principles
- Evaluate text-based products and design processes
- Analyse and evaluate social/ethical impacts of publishing technologies
Assessment Overview
Assessment Type 1: Practical Skills (40%)
- Cheese Festival Booklet (Desktop Publishing)
- CD Cover & Documentation (Desktop)
- Brochure (Desktop)
- Bakery Website (Electronic)
Assessment Type 2: Issues Analysis (30%)
- Online Security Essay (Issues)
- Digital Cameras Report (Technical Operations)
Assessment Type 3: Product & Documentation (30%)
- Travel Brochure or Website (External Assessment)