Communications Technology and the Skilled Trades TGJ2O

Communications Technology and the Skilled Trades TGJ2O (Grades 9 and 10)

This hands-on course is designed to provide students with opportunities to further explore communications technology from a media perspective and develop other technological knowledge and skills introduced in earlier grades. Students will develop knowledge and skills as they design and produce media projects in the areas of live, recorded, and graphic communications. These areas may include 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 develop an awareness of related environmental and societal issues, and will explore college and university programs and career opportunities in the various communications technology fields.

Prerequisite: None

This course satisfies the Ministry of Education mandatory requirement for a Grade 9 or 10 Technology credit course for all students entering Grade 9 from September 2024 onward.