11–12Graphics and Multimedia Technology 11–12 Syllabus (2026)

Recognise how video is used in everyday life

Explore a range of multimedia products that includes videos

Identify that a video file consists of a sequence of frames and audio tracks played together

Apply safe work practices during film production

Participate in the video recording process

Engage with various camera types to record video with different frame rates or resolution settings

Experiment with a range of editing techniques to add transitions, titles, colour correction or visual effects to a video clip

Participate in aligning audio and video clips on a timeline

Identify that audio matches the actions in the video

Experiment with lighting techniques when recording to achieve quality, effect or clarity

Identify export settings needed when saving video files for distribution

Identify common video format files

Identify how animation content can be used in daily life

Explore Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander animated stories

Explore different animation styles from around the world

Recognise that animations are made using a sequence of still images to create the effect of movement

Apply safe work practices to prevent injuries during animation tasks

Use measurement skills when planning or creating animation projects

Engage with a range of drawing tools to develop animation

Identify techniques used in animation

Render a short animation into a file format that can be played or shared

Identify common file formats used in animation

Identify different types of audio in everyday products

Explore digital platforms where audio can be shared and played on different devices

Recognise that an audio file is a recording of sound used in multimedia projects

Explore how audio is used to support visuals in storytelling

Explore the difference between mono sound, stereo sound and surround sound

Calculate the length of audio required for a specific purpose

Participate in the audio recording process

Experiment with compressing audio files to make them easier to share or store

Engage with audio editing techniques

Combine sounds to create a sound effect using software

Identify common audio file formats and when to use them

Identify websites and interactive media used in daily life

Explore the features of a website and their functions

Participate in creating interactive links for navigation

Participate in embedding multimedia content on a webpage

Recognise common widgets that improve the user experience of a website or app

Participate in creating an interactive page using web-based tools

Recognise how graphics are used in everyday items

Explore graphics libraries to find images that can be used in design projects

Identify features of graphics

Engage with importing images from a range of sources

Participate in editing images

Combine images to create visual effects using software

Identify common graphic file formats and when to use them

Recognise where text is used in everyday contexts

Recognise serif and sans serif fonts in digital and non-digital documents

Explore different types of text formatting and why they are used in document design

Explore the use of RGB and CMYK colour profiles for document design

Experiment with organising content to emphasise key information

Identify common file formats used for saving a text or document

Recognise that games include a sequence of steps and loops

Explore features of games that are used to tell a story

Select a backdrop and a sprite using a game engine

Participate in using a game engine to make a sprite move

Participate in adding rules, scoring or obstacles to a game

Experiment with using text, layout and visual cues for player interaction

Participate in adding sound effects and audio

Recognise resources used to produce digital media

Identify the environmental impacts of technology used in the industry

Recognise sustainable practices used in the industry