11–12Graphics and Multimedia Technology 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Graphics and Multimedia Technology 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028. This syllabus replaces the Graphics Technologies and Multimedia Technologies focus areas in Industrial Technology Stage 6 (2013).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Year 11
Apply graphic design principles and conventions, including layout, composition and visual hierarchy, to produce multimedia outputs aligned to project requirements
Create concept sketches and visual representations to support idea development and communication in multimedia projects
Develop storyboards and visual planning tools, including sequencing, timing and transitions, to organise multimedia communication
Apply planning processes to organise content, timing and interaction
Apply sequencing, timing and pacing techniques for audience engagement
Select and use digital media tools to create and refine multimedia elements
Operate input devices, including cameras, scanners, microphones and drawing tablets
Apply media capture techniques, including framing, composition and audio capture, to produce image, audio and video assets
Select and apply file formats, including raster and vector formats, resolution settings and compression methods to produce multimedia outputs
Export multimedia content using appropriate configurations for quality, compatibility and distribution requirements
Examine the role of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in multimedia production workflows
Investigate the influence of emerging technologies on multimedia production and communication