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

Identify and apply the characteristics and features of video in digital production including, frame rates, resolution, aspect ratios and compression formats

Identify and apply the characteristics and features of audio in digital production including, sample rates, bit depth and channels

Identify and investigate factors influencing the design, production and presentation of digital productions, including style guides, technology and audience demographics

Investigate the application of audio production techniques, including sound synchronisation and sound effects (SFX)

Evaluate specialist production techniques, including visual effects (VFX), tracking and masking, chroma key and colour correction, and their impact on the quality of digital productions

Identify and describe ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples use digital production to preserve and share Culture, Storytelling and Cultural Expressions in productions

Create and use annotated storyboards, scripts and shot lists that include specific production instructions to communicate ideas

Create written texts to explain factors that influence design in digital production

Select, curate and capture original images and video by using appropriate protocols for gaining consent

Investigate royalty-free and licensed multimedia assets, including images, video, music and audio files, and the terms of their use in multimedia solutions

Evaluate and select codecs to determine suitable formats for video and audio compression, considering factors including compatibility, quality, file size and performance across platforms and devices

Apply safe work practices when using hardware and peripheral devices

Apply a range of shot types, in-camera digital effects and multi-camera shooting when capturing raw video footage

Implement software filters and adjustments, including colour correction, image adjustments and stylistic effects, to enhance video quality for a range of purposes

Apply a range of sound recording techniques to capture audio for use in a digital production

Apply specialist production techniques in multimedia production

Use software editing features to adjust and refine video and audio, including trimming, transitions, sound synchronisation, volume adjustment and layering

Calculate the file size of video and audio files to determine appropriate methods for storage and performance across platforms and devices

Design and include opening and end text credits to a digital production, including copyright information