Social, legal and ethical issues considered may include such topics as:
- online confidentiality
- workplace health, safety and welfare
- technical operations
- online security, privacy concerns and social media
SACE Stage 2
Information Processing and Publishing
SACE Stage 2
20 credits
Students are introduced to designing and producing personal and business documents using a variety of contemporary software including Word, Publisher and Excel. Skills developed are suitable for further study, personal communications and employment.
Students apply manipulative and organisational skills to the use of information-processing technology, applying layout and design principles to the production of text-based documents. Students apply the Design Process in investigating, planning, producing and evaluating text-based products.
School Assessment | |
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Practical Skills | 40% |
Issues Analysis | 30% |
External Assessment | |
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Product and Documentation | 30% |
Previous software knowledge and experience is an advantage and basic keyboarding skills are assumed.