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

Recognise the importance and purpose of standard symbols to support international and cultural communication

Identify ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Expressions, signs and symbols are represented in graphics to communicate meaning

Identify and apply symbols, pictograms, logos and related conventions to graphic design and communication

Investigate and produce graphical representations of statistical data, including graphs, charts and pictographs

Investigate and apply techniques to convey processes using visual tools, including flowcharts and process diagrams

Create infographics and timelines to communicate information graphically

Investigate the role of graphic design in society and the responsibilities of graphic designers in professional practice

Apply graphic design principles, including balance, composition, contrast, hierarchy, negative space, proportion and typography, in the development of graphic solutions

Investigate the application and features of branding including logos, colours, typography, images and the use of brand guidelines

Create planning documents that outline communication goals and intended audience, including design briefs and specifications

Create annotated sketches to generate and record ideas for graphic solutions

Investigate and use design software applications to develop and compose graphic solutions

Prepare, manipulate and edit images for use in graphic solutions using design software applications

Select and use appropriate file formats, image sizes and resolutions for print and screen-based graphics solutions

Plan layouts using grids and guides to arrange elements such as text, titles, logos and graphic assets

Investigate and ethically use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the development of graphic solutions

Explore colour modes used in printing and screen-based graphics, including CMYK and RGB

Investigate commercial printing processes and their applications, including digital printing, flexography, gravure, offset lithography and screen printing

Examine finishing processes in commercial print production, including cutting, folding, binding, laminating, scoring and perforating

Describe key elements of pre-press preparation for commercial printing, including bleed, colour separations, crop marks, file format, proofing, registration marks and resolution

Investigate and use a range of manual and digital processes to produce graphic solutions

Produce graphic solutions by arranging elements such as text, titles, headings, logos and graphic features

Apply safe work practices to prototype 3-dimensional (3D) graphic solutions, using manual modelling techniques or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)

Investigate and safely use appropriate printing techniques and resources to produce graphic solutions

Develop screen-based graphic solutions using design software applications