Area of Study 1 - Data & Graphic Solution
In this area of study students conduct an investigation into an issue, practice or event and through the systematic collection, interpretation and manipulation of primary data they create a graphic solution, such as an infographic, that represents their findings.
Examples of investigations include the social networking habits of people of different age groups, the heritage of a class of students to three generations and music preferences by genre and favourite artists within each.
Graphic solutions could include charts, flowcharts, diagrams, images, hierarchies, animations, maps and timelines. Students develop and apply a detailed understanding of data, including its types, characteristics, sources and methods of acquisition. Relevant primary data is collected and then evaluated to determine its suitability for manipulation. When acquiring this data, students consider risks associated with using data owned by other people or organisations, and apply strategies and techniques for acknowledging legal requirements and ethical responsibilities. Students apply computational thinking skills when extracting meaning from data and apply design thinking knowledge and skills to create graphic information for the purpose of informing, educating or persuading an audience. No restrictions are placed on the software tool used to create these solutions.
Examples of investigations include the social networking habits of people of different age groups, the heritage of a class of students to three generations and music preferences by genre and favourite artists within each.
Graphic solutions could include charts, flowcharts, diagrams, images, hierarchies, animations, maps and timelines. Students develop and apply a detailed understanding of data, including its types, characteristics, sources and methods of acquisition. Relevant primary data is collected and then evaluated to determine its suitability for manipulation. When acquiring this data, students consider risks associated with using data owned by other people or organisations, and apply strategies and techniques for acknowledging legal requirements and ethical responsibilities. Students apply computational thinking skills when extracting meaning from data and apply design thinking knowledge and skills to create graphic information for the purpose of informing, educating or persuading an audience. No restrictions are placed on the software tool used to create these solutions.