UNIT OUTLINE - Year 8

SEMESTER 2, 2014

COURSE: Computer Applications Year Level: 8
UNIT TITLE(S): Computer Applications
TEACHER(S): Mr Nic Bendeli and Ms Leigh Gregerson
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UNIT GOALS:
The Year 8 course is an introduction to computer science, programming using Scratch,
sound editing and animation. The course is taught in six fifty-minute periods per fortnight
for the semester. Students learn to plan, work in teams and produce IT based products.
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CONTENT:
Introduction to Computer Science
Scratch programming
Audacity audio editing and processing.
Flash animation using frame by frame and classic tween techniques.
Animation project.


ASSESSMENT:
Task

Date due Weighting Grade
Scratch Programming
Assignment
Friday 29
th
August 30%
IT Folio Monday 27
th
October 40%
Animation Project Thursday 13th
November
30%

Students will receive regular feedback on their learning and an overall grade (A-E) will be awarded
at the end of the semester.
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NOTES:
In case of explained sickness or misadventure, talk to your teacher and submit a request form if an
extension of time is required for your work.
A penalty is incurred for late submission of work.
It is your responsibility to catch up on work missed when absent from class for whatever reason.