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Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools Agenda Welcome to Digital & Graphic Tools Class Syllabus / Expectations Getting Started with Computers / Procedures Log in Schoolloop Folder Setup Activity 2

Applied ICT - “Hard work…well worth it!” “ICT is at the heart of every digital economy”

Unitc/wExamWeight Year Using ICT to communicate Analyse & create business documents. "The science of great design" 100%-33% How organisations use ICT Organisation functions & how information is communicated, IT-related laws 30%70%33% ICT solutions for individuals and society Searching & presenting Information 100%-33% Applied ICT - “Hard work…well worth it!”

Unitc/wExamWeight Years Developing and creating web sites Create graphics and develop web sites! 100%-33% Working to a brief Planning, logging, monitoring and evaluating a solution to a problem 100%-33% Publishing Create a publication according to a project brief 100%-33% Applied ICT - “Hard work…well worth it!”

“…no longer a marginal skill for experts and geeks - it is essential knowledge for competitive, innovative high-tech businesses.” “…bring art and science back together” Ian Livingstone – Life President, Eidos 28th November 2012

Using ICT to Communicate Applied ICT

How Organisations Use ICT Applied ICT

ICT Solutions for Individuals & Society Applied ICT

Working to a Brief Applied ICT

Publishing Applied ICT

Developing Web Sites Applied ICT

Business Economics Art, Design Technology Maths Media Communications

“…the US could be a global hub for the video games and special effects industries.” Google, Microsoft et al 28th November 2011

Employment is set to increase 5% above average Employment is set to increase 5% above average 77% of the US workforce use ICT everyday 77% of the US workforce use ICT everyday 140,000 NEW IT professionals needed every year for the next decade 140,000 NEW IT professionals needed every year for the next decade

1.5 million people work in IT or Telecoms (1 in 20 of the working population) 1 in 10 employers report a skills gap

Comments from students May 2013 “I like the course because it’s mostly coursework. I like doing my work in my own time, when it suits me.” “I like the creative aspects of this course and how I can choose what I want to base my coursework on – within the context of the assignment” “This course is invaluable as it’s going to help me get ahead in a future career in IT”

“Having worked as a professional software developer, I enjoy sharing my experiences and skills with the next generation.” “It’s not just an ICT course, it’s an Applied ICT course!” “Students enjoy the practical nature of this course.” Mr James, ICT Teacher BS Comp Sci

Project Manager Software Architect Systems Analyst Programmer Database Designer Graphics Designer IT Manager Marketing Director Web Designer Researcher Journalist Business Consultant

22 What will I learn? Use latest computer technology with confidence Communicate with digital media Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools Be successful and productive in a computer – based environment

23 How will I be graded? Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools

24 Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools show understanding and skills that go beyond what you learn in class show mastery of concepts and skills that you learn in class show mastery of basic concepts and skills, but has some difficulty or gaps in understanding or performing the more advanced concepts and skills show some understanding of basic concepts and can perform some of the more advanced tasks with help show little or no skills or understanding, even with help Academic Performance

 Has joined class and is ready to work when the bell rings  Remembers to leave all food/drink outside the computer lab  Understands that lab equipment is the property of the school and takes care of it 25 Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools

 Follows teacher directions about handling of computers and peripheral equipment.  Knows better than to use mp3 players and phones without permission  Leaves his/her computer area clean 26 Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools

 Understands and respects copyright laws and the acceptable use policy  Is proud of his/her own work and does not need to plagiarize or cheat. 27 Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools

28 Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools

29 Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools Log on to the computer: Username: Student ID Password: Password

30 Birgit Bonham / PHS Describe how to be successful in Digital & Graphic Tools select  CTRL+ALT+DEL select  Change Password Old Password: Password New Password: type your selection Confirm Password: type your selection again