7–10Communication Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)
The new Communication Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Graphics Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019).
2026 and 2027 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts. Schools may choose to implement the new syllabus during the planning and preparation phase.
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
This focus area outlines communication technology concepts relevant to all other focus areas. They are to be integrated with the content of the selected course undertaken (Graphics or Multimedia). The knowledge, understanding and skills outlined are integral to the development of graphics projects.
Explore how graphics are used to communicate in everyday life
Explore ways graphics are used to improve access and participation in everyday contexts
Investigate the importance of clear, accurate and respectful communication in graphics contexts
Identify data security and privacy practices in graphics contexts
Recognise the creator or owner of graphic works
Recognise and demonstrate Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) protocols when producing and presenting graphics works
Recognise ethical responsibilities when using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Cultural Expressions
Identify work health and safety (WHS) requirements when working with digital and physical production tools
Demonstrate safe work practices when using digital and physical production tools
Explore responsible and sustainable practices in graphics contexts
Explore the environmental impacts of physical and digital media production
Explore drawing standards used in graphics industries
Identify a range of drawing standards
Identify design principles used in graphics
Communicate principles and practices used in graphics through oral, visual, written or multimodal texts
Recognise the types of graphics created using hardware or software
Identify equipment and resources used in graphics
Select hardware or software to produce or present graphics
Identify assistive technology to enhance participation in the development of graphics, including generative AI
Identify file types used to collect, create or export digital media
Participate in safe and responsible use of hardware or software
Recognise and use file management strategies
Use hardware to produce and present graphics
Use software to produce or present graphics
Express preferences for hardware or software used to produce or present graphics
Collect and store data safely
Identify the steps of the design process for a graphics project
Follow a sequence to work towards project goals
Use self-regulation strategies when designing, planning or producing graphics projects
Use time management strategies when designing, planning or producing graphics projects
Use problem-solving skills to manage graphics projects
Seek, recognise and exchange perspectives with others when developing graphics projects
Work collaboratively when designing, planning or producing graphics projects
Document design processes or solutions in a folio
Use a range of graphic communication techniques to represent ideas
Create annotated sketches to document design ideas or information
Express choices or preferences for digital design processes or techniques
Create an oral, visual, written or multimodal text to communicate about design processes or solutions
Recognise personal preferences or strengths in communication technology contexts
Demonstrate work and enterprise skills when planning and managing projects
Explore new and emerging technologies used in graphics industries
Locate opportunities in the local community to design or produce graphics
Participate in community activities involving designing or producing graphics
Explore community activities or employment opportunities in technology contexts