This outcome chart features links to Media Awareness Network lessons and activities that support media-related learning objectives for Communication Production Technology 10, 20, 30.

The goal of Communication Production Technology 10, 20, 30 is to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in audio, video, and multimedia production technologies. Throughout the course, students will participate in hands-on production-oriented activities, labs, and projects. Students will also engage in research and use industry specific terminology. Wherever possible, students will be learning concepts, vocabulary, and skills within the context of an actual production experience. The course will encourage students to work as a contributing member of a production team, engaged in processes commonly used within the communication production industry.

Communication Production Technology 10 introduces students to the course expectations and provides them with experiences that develop basic knowledge, skills, and abilities in all three of audio, video and multimedia production. Students will be introduced to the three stages of production including pre-production, production, and post-production. They will be involved in basic audio, video, and multimedia production activities, and will participate in one or more production projects. Post-production activities will be minimal at this level.

Communication Production Technology 20 increases students' understanding of important knowledge, skills, and abilities required in the creation of audio, video, and multimedia products. Students will be engaged in more complex processes than they experienced at Level 10, and will participate in one or more production projects. Post-production activities may be minimal at this level. Students will be expected to increase their understanding of all three of audio, video, and multimedia production.

Communication Production Technology 30 engages students in one or more major projects that may focus on either audio, video, or multimedia production or a combination of these. For example, one class or group of students may focus on audio production and may record and produce a music CD or develop and broadcast a radio drama. Another class or group of students may focus on video production and may develop a video to be showcased at a school or community film and video festival. Another class or group of students may focus on multimedia production and may develop an interactive Web site, or present an advanced level multimedia presentation to members of the community. It is expected that students will engage in more sophisticated post-production activities at Level 30.

The Communication Production Technology course consists of core and optional modules. To receive credit, students must complete a total of 100 hours at each level. It is recommended that Module 1 (overview of communication production technology); Module 2 (introduction to production stages); and Module 4 (career opportunities) be taught at Level 10. Module 3 (Legal and Ethical Issues) may be taught at any one level or integrated into all three levels, as appropriate.

The optional modules allow classes, groups, or individual students to increase their experience in one or more areas of production. Students may study a specific area of interest such as animation or special effects, or they may research and explore new software and technology. Some students may make use of Work Study opportunities with communication production companies in their communities. At Level 30, individual students may be allowed to undertake independent study projects in specific areas of interest.

Saskatchewan Education. (2000).
Communication Production Technology 10, 20, 30 Curriculum Guide

In order to accommodate the structure of this course, objectives and resources will be listed by module.

The resources that are listed below can be used for all levels.