Subject Details

Subject Details - 7 Digital Products


Subject Length	1 term
Description	This subject is completed as one term based unit. This course provides opportunities for all students to utilise the latest online creative apps to create branding, digital and packaging design projects. Students will be able to explore many apps that support graphics, photography, illustration, animation, multimedia/video, and print. A great emphasis is placed on creating polished results to real-world specifications. Students gain an understanding of creative problem solving for small business communication problems that need digital solutions ie. social media advertising, app designs and merchandise. Students work collaboratively and independently to investigate, design and create solutions.
Topics	Students explore themes including: • Digital design apps for creative expression (motion graphics + presentations) • How to make your own digital device “talk” to your school digital identity • Design layout and format for social media • Marketing tricks in advertising • App design and concept development • Marketing strategies of online ‘influencers’ and ‘creators’ Back pack practical project (free bag for every student)
Assessment	Students are assessed on practical and theoretical components against the Australian Curriculum achievement standards. o Knowledge and Understanding o Processes and Production Skills
Suggested Prior Learning	Use of Office 365 apps and familiar with creative digital apps for video, photo taking and manipulation and a general understanding of social media platforms