Information Processing 10, 20, 30 | Saskatchewan Curriculum

Module 1: Task Management (Core)

Module Code

INFO1

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

1-2

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Develop and implement effective management strategies that can be applied to a variety of tasks.

Module 2: Project Management (Core)

Module Code

INFO2

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

1-2

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 1

Apply effective project management strategies to the development of personal or professional projects.

Module 3: Information Processing in the Workplace (Core)

Module Code

INFO3

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Explore the use of information processing technologies in various career paths.

Module 4A: Digital Citizenship A (Core)

Module Code

INFO4A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-7

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Explain various perspectives about what it means to be a positive digital citizen.

Module 4B: Digital Citizenship B (Core)

Module Code

INFO4B

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 4A

Analyze the rights and responsibilities of a digital citizen.

Module 5A: Digital Communication A (Core)

Module Code

INFO5A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 4A

Describe and demonstrate the effective use of digital communication.

Module 5B: Digital Communication B (Core)

Module Code

INFO5B

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-7

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 5A

Apply principles of digital citizenship to digital communication.

Module 6A: Digital Law A (Core)

Module Code

INFO6A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 5A

Investigate legal and ethical aspects of online interactions.

Module 6B: Digital Law B (Optional)

Module Code

INFO6B

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-7

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 6A

Analyze and apply principles of digital law as it applies to current Canadian context.

Module 7A: Keyboarding A (Core)

Module Code

INFO7A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Recognize and demonstrate proper ergonomic and touch keyboarding techniques.

Module 7B: Keyboarding B (Core)

Module Code

INFO7B

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

10-15

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 7A

Consistently apply proper ergonomics and touch keyboarding techniques and skills.

Module 8A: Word Processing A (Core)

Module Code

INFO8A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 7A

Design and produce a variety of written documents using a word processing application, following conventional formatting standards.

Module 8B: Word Processing B (Core)

Module Code

INFO8B

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

10-15

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 8A

Compose and publish business documents using a word processing application, following conventional formatting standards.

Module 9A: Computer Technology A (Core)

Module Code

INFO9A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

1-3

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Apply key concepts and basic elements of computer technology to daily operations.

Module 9B: Computer Technology B (Core)

Module Code

INFO9B

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 9A

Assess the impact of computer technology on society, including its prevalence in our everyday lives.

Module 9C: Computer Technology C (Core)

Module Code

INFO9C

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

7-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 9B

Investigate solutions for known and potential computer related problems.

Module 10: Operating Systems (Optional)

Module Code

INFO10

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

7-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 9B

Investigate various operating systems in computing devices, and describe and apply their attributes.

Module 11: Hardware Design (Optional)

Module Code

INFO11

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 9A

Investigate the function of computers and their components, and examine their suitability for various users’ needs.

Module 12: Networking (Optional)

Module Code

INFO12

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-7

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 9A

Investigate the features and functions of computer networks.

Module 13A: Computer-simulated Reality Technologies A (Optional)

Module Code

INFO13A

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

7-15

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 4B, 5B and 9B

Explore computersimulated reality technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.

Module 13B: Computer-simulated Reality Technologies B (Optional)

Module Code

INFO13B

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 6B and 13A

Explore the societal impact of computersimulated reality technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.

Module 14: Artificial Intelligence (Optional)

Module Code

INFO14

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

7-15

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 13B

Investigate current and potential uses and applications of artificial intelligence.

Module 15A: Spreadsheets A (Core)

Module Code

INFO15A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

1-3

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Investigate the purpose and characteristics of spreadsheets.

Module 15B: Spreadsheets B (Core)

Module Code

INFO15B

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 15A

Explain and use the mathematical features that are characteristic of spreadsheet applications.

Module 15C: Spreadsheets C (Core)

Module Code

INFO15C

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

7-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 15B

Create and manipulate spreadsheets using a variety of functions and formats for various purposes.

Module 15D: Spreadsheets D (Core)

Module Code

INFO15D

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 15C

Prepare and analyze charts that display data from a spreadsheet.

Module 15E: Spreadsheets E (Optional)

Module Code

INFO15E

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

10-15

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 15D

Create complex spreadsheets and workbooks that facilitate analysis and manipulation of specific data.

Module 16A: Databases A (Core)

Module Code

INFO16A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-8

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Investigate the purpose and characteristics of databases.

Module 16B: Databases B (Optional)

Module Code

INFO16B

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-15

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 16A

Query and manipulate a specific database.

Module 16C: Databases C (Optional)

Module Code

INFO16C

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

15-25

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 16B

Design and present a relational database to meet a professional need or solve a business problem.

Module 16D: Databases D (Optional)

Module Code

INFO16D

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

15-25

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 16C

Plan and create a relational database for use with other applications.

Module 17A: Digital Photography A (Optional)

Module Code

INFO17A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-20

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Produce a variety of technically high quality photographs using digital camera technology.

Module 17B: Digital Photography B (Optional)

Module Code

INFO17B

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-20

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 17A

Produce a variety of photographs that exemplify creative composition.

Module 17C: Digital Photography C (Optional)

Module Code

INFO17C

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-20

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 17B

Improve the appearance and usefulness of digital photographs through the use of retouching applications.

Module 17D: Digital Photography Project (Optional)

Module Code

INFO17D

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

10-25

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 2 and 17C

Produce a photography project that includes a series of photographs that demonstrate a variety of techniques and are connected by a central theme.

Module 18A: Video Production A (Optional)

Module Code

INFO18A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 17A

Produce a variety of short video clips demonstrating high quality, creative camera operation, using digital video camera technology.

Module 18B: Video Production B (Optional)

Module Code

INFO18B

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 18A

Consolidate multiple media clips to create one video, using video editing software.

Module 18C: Video Production Project (Optional)

Module Code

INFO18C

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

15-25

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 2 and 18B

Produce a short creative video using industry standard preproduction, production and postproduction processes.

Module 19: Introduction to Graphic Design (Core)

Module Code

INFO19

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Investigate and apply basic concepts of graphic design.

Module 20: Presentation Design (Core)

Module Code

INFO20

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Create a presentation which includes a variety of presentation software design elements.

Module 21A: Website Design A (Optional)

Module Code

INFO21A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

7-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 19 and 20

Critique a variety of websites to assess their appropriateness and their effectiveness for the intended audience.

Module 21B: Website Design B (Optional)

Module Code

INFO21B

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

10-15

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 21A

Design and build a website for a defined audience and purpose, using a website builder.

Module 21C: Website Design Project (Optional)

Module Code

INFO21C

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

15-20

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 21B

Create an interactive website with an engaging graphic layout using hypertext markup language (HTML) or extensible markup language (XML), and cascading style sheets (CSS).

Module 22A: Digital Images A (Optional)

Module Code

INFO22A

Level

Introductory

Suggested Time (hrs)

5-7

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 19

Create original digital images using an image editing tool.

Module 22B: Digital images B (Optional)

Module Code

INFO22B

Level

Intermediate

Suggested Time (hrs)

7-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 22A

Create altered digital images from existing images, using image editing tools.

Module 22C: Digital images C (Optional)

Module Code

INFO22C

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

8-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 22B

Generate digital graphic representations of cartoon characters.

Module 22D: Digital Images D (Optional)

Module Code

INFO22D

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

8-10

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 22B

Create digital paintings using digital tools.

Module 23: Animation and Stop-Motion Project (Optional)

Module Code

INFO23

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

15-25

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 2, 18A and 22C

Produce a short animation or stopmotion production.

Module 24: Portfolio Project (Optional)

Module Code

INFO24

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

15-30

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 2

Create an electronic portfolio that represents an area of interest.

Module 25: Multimedia Project (Optional)

Module Code

INFO25

Level

Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

20-85

Prerequisite Module(s)

Modules 2

Create a project around a common topic, theme or purpose using a variety of applications, formats or media.

Module 80A: Work Study Preparation (Optional)

Module Code

INFO80A

Level

Intermediate, Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Prepare for the work placement.

Module 80B: Work Study Preparation (Optional)

Module Code

INFO80B

Level

Intermediate, Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

3-5

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Prepare for the work placement.

Module 81A: Work Study Placement (Optional)

Module Code

INFO81A

Level

Intermediate, Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

25-50

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 80A, B

Participate in a work placement experience.

Module 81B: Work Study Placement (Optional)

Module Code

INFO81B

Level

Intermediate, Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

25-50

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 80A, B

Participate in a work placement experience.

Module 82A: Work Study Follow-up (Optional)

Module Code

INFO82A

Level

Intermediate, Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

2-4

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 81A, B

Relate one’s work placement experience to personal and career goals.

Module 82B: Work Study Follow-up (Optional)

Module Code

INFO82B

Level

Intermediate, Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

2-4

Prerequisite Module(s)

Module 81A, B

Relate one’s work placement experience to personal and career goals.

Module 99A: Extended Study (Optional)

Module Code

INFO99A

Level

Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

10-25

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Module 99B: Extended Study (Optional)

Module Code

INFO99B

Level

Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

10-25

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

Module 99C: Extended Study (Optional)

Module Code

INFO99C

Level

Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced

Suggested Time (hrs)

10-25

Prerequisite Module(s)

None

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