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

Identify and plan production processes for graphic models and prototypes

Develop specifications for the production of graphic models and prototypes, including scale, materials, construction techniques and target audience

Produce sketches and working drawings for the planning of graphic models and prototypes

Use appropriate computer-aided design (CAD) applications, vector-based applications or design software applications to develop drawings for the planning of graphic models and prototypes

Prepare material and parts lists for models or prototypes

Investigate and apply appropriate modelling techniques to represent design solutions for projects

Select and safely use materials for modelling or prototyping

Create components to scale using manual drawing techniques or using design software applications to prepare templates for print

Select and safely use appropriate technologies in the production of physical models or prototypes

Develop files for computer numerical control (CNC) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies to support the production of models and prototypes

Investigate and use printing techniques and substrates to enhance models or prototypes

Select and apply appropriate finishing techniques to models and prototypes

Apply ongoing and final evaluation of physical models and prototypes, including comparison against the specification and user feedback

Develop rendered 3-dimensional (3D) models of design solutions to a determined scale using CAD software applications

Produce storyboards to design and plan animations, including camera angles, camera movements, frame composition, and music and sound effects

Use 3D CAD models to generate animations, such as exploded assemblies, flyovers and shadow diagrams, to show seasonal variations or walk-throughs

Investigate and use a range of software and file types suitable for creating, editing and publishing digital animation projects

Apply a range of animation techniques, including altering model position or orientation, exploring camera position or angle, motion of models and moving through a space

Investigate the concept and applications of digital twins in digital modelling environments

Investigate how augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) can provide immersive user experience presentations to enhance the presentation and communication of graphic solutions

Combine rendered 3D models and photographs to create montages to help visualise and contextualise design solutions

Investigate how artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be used to optimise and refine 3D CAD modelling and improve workflow

Evaluate finished digital models or prototypes against specifications and user feedback