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Communications Technology

Communications technology affects all aspects of our lives in a fundamental way. Having an understanding of communications technology is an important part of being both technologically and media literate.

Communications technology courses are project-based and will provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge and skills required to design, use, and manage electronic, live, recorded, and graphic communications systems, specifically in the areas of TV, video, and movie production; radio and audio production; print and graphic communications; photography; digital imaging; broadcast journalism; and interactive new media and animation.

These courses will help students understand the effects of communications technology on the environment and society. Students will also examine standards and regulations governing communications technology, health and safety issues, careers in the field, and the importance of lifelong learning, and will learn about the Essential Skills and work habits that are important for success in careers in the field. 

     

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College and University Programs that may be of interest

College Diploma Programs
Please view https://www.ontariocolleges.ca for more college courses in this field.

Animation	Audio	Graphic Design	Film	Illustration
Algonquin Animation Centennial 3D Animation Conestoga Animation Fanshawe 3D Animation and Character Design	Centennial Live Sound Engineering Harris Audio Production Metal Works Audio Production and Engineering OIART Audio	George Brown Graphic Design Humber Graphic Design Humber Advertising and Graphic Design	Durham Video Production George Brown Video Design and Production Humber Film and Television Production	Algonquin Illustration and Concept Art Seneca Illustration

 

University or College Degree Programs
Please view https://www.ontariouniversitiesinfo.ca/programs for more university courses in this field.

Animation	Film	Graphic Design	Illustration
Sheridan Animation Sheridan Interaction Design 2D and 3D	Humber College Film and Media Production Ryerson Image Arts: Film Studies	OCAD Graphic Design York Design	OCAD Illustration Sheridan Illustration

List of Careers that this pathway can lead to

Audio Technician Animator (2D and 3D) Graphic Designer Illustrator New Media Designer Print Publishing  Web Designer

Many jobs in film such as: Boom mic operator Cinematographer  Director Gaffer Grip Producer Sound Engineer Video Editor

Continuum of Influence

Lesson Plans

Safety Lessons	Curriculum Lessons
toolSAFE TGJ Boom Microphone toolSAFE TGJ Audio Board toolSAFE TGJ Fog Machine toolSAFE TGJ Photo Strobe Lights	TGJ1O Communications Technology Graphic design, creating a personalized sticker TGJ2O Communications Technology Animation TGJ3M Creating a podcast TGJ4M Communications Technology Creating stock video OCTE Best Practices