7–10Communication Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025)
The new Communication Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2025) is to be implemented from 2028. The Graphics Technology 7–10 Syllabus (2019) will not be available after December 2029.
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.
Recognise ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Expressions, signs and symbols communicate meaning
Recognise common symbols or logos used to communicate in everyday life
Identify how different types of graphics communicate information
Develop graphs, charts or pictographs to show information
Use flowcharts, timelines or infographics to show a process or information graphically
Recognise how graphics are used by individuals and in society
Explore graphic design principles used to develop graphic solutions
Apply the design principles of balance, contrast and proportion to develop a graphic solution
Identify elements of brand identity
Communicate graphic ideas or solutions for a specific purpose or audience
Use graphic tools to solve problems
Use design software to plan graphic solutions
Explore ways to prepare, manipulate or edit images
Identify features of accessible graphic solutions
Use grids or guides to plan a layout for a graphic design, including titles, images or other features
Explore ethical issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) tools
Explore how colours can look different on screen and in print
Identify products that digital, offset or screen printing would be used for
Apply finishing processes, such as cutting, folding, binding or laminating
Identify the steps to get a file ready for printing, including ensuring appropriate file format, resolution and printer settings
Identify graphic tools used to develop ideas or solutions
Use manual or digital tools to produce a graphic solution
Use diagrams or sketches to develop graphic ideas or solutions
Produce graphic solutions, including text, titles, headings, logos or images
Use manual modelling techniques or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to prototype a 3-dimensional (3D) graphic solution
Use printing methods to produce a printed graphic solution
Use design software to develop a screen-based graphic solution
Test the functionality of a graphic solution, including clarity of messaging and appropriateness for the target audience
Test the design standards of a graphic solution, including colour, Loading and layout