2016 School Magazine

YEAR 9 MULTIMEDIA AND INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES This year, Year 9 MIT students experienced an enriching and diverse array of new topics, skills and programmes relating to the study of technology. The units studied throughout the year are computer systems, graphic design and typography, game production and robotics. Many of these units are interrelated, and the knowledge learnt in each different component creates a robust foundation for future technology studies. During Term I, we were required to learn and apply a range of technological terminology, which, combined with new knowledge regarding applications such as Photoshop and Illustrator, allowed peers to create aesthetic projects and extend their previous knowledge of computer systems. The units of typography and graphic design were studied in Term II. Students worked diligently to create a name plaque in Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as a corresponding design documentation booklet. This project was ultimately printed and cut out using the School’s laser printers, and everyone’s looked great! In Term III, we were introduced to Game Maker, a program which allowed us to create imaginative and engaging games for all to play. The theme for 2016 was mystery, and many of the groups hoped to enter their project into a competition. During Term IV, students aimed to design and create a product using electronics; an interesting, thought-provoking and engaging project.

BY JESSICA MCLEOD (9M)

YEAR 10 MULTIMEDIA AND INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES Year 10 MIT has been such a great subject to study! The diversity of the course is so incredible and will prepare you for such a range of different areas within technology. From enhancing our Photoshop and Illustrator skills, to User Experience and then to Animation, I have loved each unit. I really enjoyed the User Experience unit we studied, when creating our own companies, it showed me how a business’ website and branding strategy is conducted in the real world. It opened my eyes to all the behind the scenes actions corporations take to produce their products, before presenting it to the public. It was great to learn about coding in Term IV and learning how to construct my own website using HTML and CSS. MIT has definitely made my passion for Information Technology grow and influenced me to study ITS in Senior.

BY ANNA ANGELOS (10O)

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