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=****Communication Media 10, 20. 30****= = =

//Communication Production Technology develops 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.//

Aim
The //Communication Production Technology 10, 20, 30 Curriculum Guide// is designed to provide opportunities for students to acquire and develop knowledge, skills, and abilities in audio, video, and multimedia production technologies.

Goals

 * Awareness:** To develop knowledge, skills, and abilities used in communication production technologies.
 * Business Environment:** To respond to current and innovative practices of the video, audio, and multimedia industry sector.
 * Career and Employment:** To develop team-building skills, technical skills, and communication skills required for the workplace.
 * Personal Development:** To promote self-esteem, confidence, and a positive attitude to communication production technology and present the results of students' efforts in working and presentation portfolios.
 * Communications:** To develop students' social and communication skills as practitioners, potential employees, and entrepreneurs in the communication production industry sector.
 * Business and Entrepreneurial Attitudes:** To provide a practical approach to developing and using students' skills and abilities in a variety of communication production ventures.

Course Component

 * 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.

=CPT Lab=

JP II has purchased a new windows lab for this course. Your files will be kept directly on a computer that is assigned to you.

In order to make sure your files are protected, please purchase a USB memory stick to back up your files. 4GB minimum.

**Gmail**
We are going Green! That means as little paper as possible will be used to deliver the course. In most cases, you will be required to send assignments to me via e-mail (G-mail)

To Use G-Mail

 * Task:** Navigate to the [|JP II Home page] and click on student mail or click the [|link here to access student Gmail.]

Use you username and password to access your Gmail account.

You will be required to type in a word you see in a box to verify you are a real person or a computer attempting to generate many accounts.

You will use G-mail to send assignments to each other by use of attachments. Follow the steps below. Gmail

If attached successfully, you should see a link with the attachment names in your e-mail. Once you're ready to send the message, click the Send button.
 * Attaching a document or picture in Gmail**
 * 1) Open your Gmail account.
 * 2) Click the Compose Mail link.
 * 3) Click the Attach a file link.
 * 4) Click the Browse button and browse to the file you wish to attach. Keep in mind that you cannot select multiple files at once. However, you can individually add each of the attachments you wish to add.
 * 5) Click Ok.