7–10Communication Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)

Recognise different types of animation

Recognise features of animations

Recognise the techniques used in the production of animations

Recognise how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Storytelling is conveyed in animation

Recognise technology used in animation

Identify ways technology is used in animation

Use technology to experiment with animation

Use a simulation program to edit a design idea

Engage with animation techniques

Identify how augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) devices show animations

Identify ways motion capture and rigging are used to produce animation

Identify ways artificial intelligence (AI) is used in the planning of animations

Judge the usefulness of AI in the planning of animations

Describe the fair use of AI in the planning of animations

Create user instructions using oral, visual, written or multimodal texts

Use storyboard techniques to design or plan an animation

Experiment with animation software

Select and use audio, sound effects or text in animations

Test the timings of an animation

Create backgrounds or objects using computer-aided design (CAD) or animation software

Modify or apply textures to rendered animations

Use cinematography techniques when producing animations

Create visual or sensory effects using simulation tools

Produce or present an animation using oral, visual, written or multimodal texts

Test the alignment of an animation to the plan

Test the functionality of an animation, including timing, pace and consistency in visual design