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Grade 11, Open
C1. describe the impact of communications media technologies and activities on the environment, and identify ways of reducing their harmful effects;
C2. demonstrate an understanding of social effects and issues arising from the use of communications media technologies and the importance of respecting cultural and societal diversity in the production of media projects.
C1. TechnologyandtheEnvironment C2. TechnologyandSociety
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SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
C1.1 describe the effects of current audio, video, broadcast journalism, graphic arts, and printing technologies on the environment (e.g., increased energy consumption, waste and disposal problems created by rapid obsolescence, toxic wastes, noise pollution, electromagnetic interference, RF pollution);
C1.2 describe ways in which environmental prob- lems are being or can be addressed by the audio, video, broadcast journalism, graphic arts, and printing industries (e.g., using energy- efficient equipment, upgrading rather than replac- ing obsolete equipment, recycling equipment slated for disposal, using environmentally friendly inks and environmentally responsible press cleanup methods, using the persuasive power of the media to promote environmental stewardship, environ- mental certification of operations [EcoLogo,
ISO 14001]).
By the end of this course, students will:
C2.1 demonstrate an understanding of social standards and cultural sensitivity and use appro- priate and inclusive content, images, and lan- guage in communications media productions (e.g., including people from different races, cultures, and backgrounds in media productions; portraying minority groups with respect and sensitivity; avoid- ing sexism, homophobia, and cultural or racial bias);
C2.2 identify legal and ethical issues related to communications media production (e.g., copy- right, respect of privacy and personal information);
C2.3 identify recent innovations in audio, video, broadcast journalism, graphic arts, and printing technologies (e.g., increasing affordability and ease of use of high-quality equipment; develop- ment of software for performing complex tasks) and describe their social and economic effects (e.g., new opportunities for small businesses to pro- duce CDs, videos, and other products; weakening of the traditional newspaper and magazine market; new opportunities to reach specialized audiences through short-run publishing; new opportunities for Aboriginal or other ethnocultural or social groups to promote their culture and points of view; decline of old technology businesses and rise of new technology businesses).
C. TECHNOLOGY,THE ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIETY
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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