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

Document project intent, including project goals, target audience, design direction and proposed production methods

Develop criteria for success to guide production decisions and evaluation

Examine how industry standards, media requirements, technologies and compliance considerations inform design and production decisions

Generate and refine design concepts using sketching, modelling, visual experimentation and feedback across multiple iterations with justification for selections

Construct digital or physical prototypes to test functionality, usability and performance limitations

Evaluate modelling and testing methods using prototypes and mock-ups, to inform improvements to design and production decisions

Explain how inclusive design considerations, including cultural context and user needs, influence the development of design solutions

Explain how design suitability is determined by function, audience or user needs, production methods and technical constraints

Explain how feedback, production challenges and emerging constraints inform design modifications

Justify design decisions using case studies, stakeholder perspectives and historical and cultural contexts

Select and apply media components, tools and production processes based on performance characteristics and suitability

Use Gantt charts, costing spreadsheets and resource schedules for project planning and management

Interpret technical data, budgets, risk assessments and production specifications aligned with industry practices

Assess feasibility and scalability of production methods in relation to project requirements and delivery platforms

Analyse projected and actual time and cost data to evaluate project efficiency and inform management strategies

Evaluate the impact of testing results, design adjustments and alternatives on project outcomes

Identify and document work health and safety (WHS) risks, including ergonomic and digital workstation considerations

Apply cybersecurity protocols in production workflows, storage systems and digital collaboration environments

Apply structured file management and version control practices to support collaboration, workflow efficiency and project documentation

Describe functions and applications of file formats, compression types and output quality across multimedia applications

Apply user interface settings for project-specific efficiency

Apply file structures and digital asset organisation for project development and management

Apply file formats and export settings aligned to project requirements

Explain the role of the central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), random access memory (RAM) and storage performance in rendering and software operation

Examine the role of different hardware types in multimedia production, including their performance, suitability and constraints

Apply layout conventions, visual hierarchies, media annotations and industry-standard labelling across static and time-based outputs to communicate design information

Develop technical and visual documentation, including component breakdowns, visual layouts, media properties, tolerances, timelines and presentation details

Interpret and apply technical and visual documentation in relation to production specifications, component relationships and media sequencing

Demonstrate and document version control through design changes, feasibility adjustments and iterative refinements

Apply digital tools and graphical techniques to model, prototype and communicate technical detail and project intent

Use digital tools to support project planning, scheduling, asset management and production workflows

Use annotated sketches, wireframes, models or prototypes to document workflows, decision-making, design modifications and project reflections

Evaluate planning, design and production decisions in response to feedback, testing and emerging constraints

Justify final design and production choices in relation to end user needs, industry expectations, technical requirements and criteria for success

Explain ethical, cultural, legal and sustainability considerations that inform the initial development and refinement of the project intent

Evaluate design and production strategies in relation to sustainability, performance optimisation and technology integration