Career and Technology Studies

Career and Technology Studies (CTS) is a complementary program designed for Alberta's secondary school students.

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM1055: Web Design 1

COM1055: Web Design 1

1. research characteristics of an effective Web page

1.1 identify acceptable guidelines for creating Web pages, including:

1.1.1 elements and principles of design

1.1.2 layout

1.2 identify content-related features that contribute to effective Web site design and viewer satisfaction, including:

1.2.1 all required information is provided

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM 1105: Audio/Video

COM 1105: Audio/Video

1. identify basic audio and video equipment, and demonstrate fundamental set-up procedures

1.1 explain and apply the function of:

1.1.1 automatic and manual focus

1.1.2 white balance and the need to balance for different lighting conditions

1.1.3 recording media; e.g., digital, film, HD

1.1.4 a microphone

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Lessons

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COMM2055: Web Design 2

COMM2055: Web Design 2

1. develop a multipage Web site 1.1 identify the purpose, audience and audience needs for a Web site

1.2 prepare Web page content that is relevant to the Web site purpose and appropriate for the target audience

1.3 plan the Web site navigation and pages; e.g., storyboarding, thumbnail sketches, site map

1.4 create a Web site according to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards, including:

1.4.1 pages

1.4.2 text

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM2105: AV Preproduction 1

COM2105: AV Preproduction 1

1. describe various media preproduction considerations

1.1 describe the different types of production work flow; e.g., storyboard, script, shot list, flowchart

1.2 consider final output and the criteria that it dictates

1.3 describe the characteristics of a plan; e.g., beginning, middle, end; appropriate length; audience needs

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Lessons

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM 2115: AV Production

COM 2115: AV Production

1. develop skills using production elements

1.1 use correct terminology in describing equipment, techniques, processes and procedures

1.2 demonstrate a variety of production elements through project work; e.g., camera framing and focusing, lighting, audio manipulation

1.3 demonstrate continuity and sequencing; e.g., costumes, lighting, location

1.4 identify and employ correct use of audio and video file formats

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM2125: AV Postproduction

COM2125: AV Postproduction

1. apply postproduction techniques to complete an audio and/or a video project according to a production plan

1.1 produce an audio and/or video project, using prepared production plans and storyboards

1.2 identify and employ appropriate use of file formats

1.3 investigate and explain emerging editing technologies and recording and editing methods

1.4 import audio and/or video

1.5 edit, manipulate and arrange imported audio and/or video in a time line

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM3115: AV Production 2

COM3115: AV Production 2

1. apply advanced production techniques and strategies to produce an audio and video project

1.1 follow a preproduction plan

1.2 apply appropriate skills and demonstrate refinement

1.3 investigate emerging audio and video technologies or formats

1.4 explore refined, unique and innovative shot selections

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Lessons

Outcome Chart - Alberta - COM3125: AV Postproduction 2

COM3125: AV Postproduction 2

1. apply advanced postproduction techniques to produce a completed audio and video project

1.1 prepare a list regarding how edits will be carried out, using prepared production plans and storyboards and produce an audio and video project based on outlined criteria

1.2 add video transitions

1.3 create dynamic titles

1.4 apply editing tools, considering:

1.4.1 multicamera editing

Outcome Chart - Alberta - Science Grade 7-9

Developing a Nature of Science Emphasis

Concepts