BESTAE

Multimedia

Communication Technology 7–10 (2025), Multimedia stream, mapped against Industrial Technology 7–10 (2019) Multimedia.

This map sets out the multimedia areas, modules and topics that BESTAE resources will cover. Resources are added over time; until a topic has one, its list says coming soon.

Syllabus key

  • (O)(N) in both syllabuses, Industrial Technology 7–10 (2019) Multimedia and Communication Technology 7–10 (2025) Multimedia
  • (N) new syllabus only, Communication Technology 7–10 (2025)
  • (O) old syllabus only, Industrial Technology 7–10 (2019) Multimedia
  • (A) additional recommended content, not named in either syllabus

Elements and Principles of Design are shared by every subject, so they live once in DESIGN. Their cards below link to the ones tagged Multimedia.

Jump to: Design Digital Graphics Photography Web & Interactive Media Video Audio Animation Principles & Project Management The Process

Design

What makes a multimedia product effective?

Elements of Design

  • Line (A)
  • Direction (A)
  • Shape (A)
  • Form (A)
  • Space (O)(N)
  • Size & Scale (A)
  • Time & Duration (A)
  • Value (A)
  • Colour (O)(N)
  • Texture (A)
  • Typography (O)(N)
  • Layout & Composition (O)(N)

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Principles of Design

  • Unity (A)
  • Harmony (A)
  • Balance (O)
  • Alignment (A)
  • Proximity (A)
  • Proportion (A)
  • Hierarchy (N)
  • Emphasis (A)
  • Contrast (O)(N)
  • Repetition (A)
  • Pattern (A)
  • Rhythm (A)
  • Movement (A)
  • Tension (A)
  • Variety (A)

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Communication & Style

  • Purpose & Audience (O)(N)
  • Psychology, Tone & Mood (A)
  • Styles, Genres & Trends (A)

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Design Factors

  • Aesthetic (O)(N)
  • Functional (O)(N)
  • Responsible (O)(N)

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Branding

  • Brand Identity & Guidelines (O)(N)
  • Logo Design (A)
  • Brand Colour, Type & Imagery (A)

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Digital Graphics

How are digital graphics constructed and drawn?

Characteristics & Features

  • Bitmap Graphics (O)
  • Vector Graphics (O)
  • Colour Palette (O)
  • Resolution (O)

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Materials, Tools & Equipment

  • Materials (O)(N)
  • Tools (Software) (O)
  • Equipment (Hardware) (O)

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Techniques & Processes

  • Techniques (O)
  • Processes (O)

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Components & Systems

  • Components (A)
  • Systems (N)

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Photography

How are photographs captured and edited?

Characteristics & Features

  • Bitmap Graphics (O)
  • Colour Palette (O)
  • Resolution (O)

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Materials, Tools & Equipment

  • Materials (O)
  • Tools (Software) (O)
  • Equipment (Hardware) (O)

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Techniques & Processes

  • Techniques (O)
  • Processes (O)

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Components & Systems

  • Components (O)
  • Systems (N)

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Web & Interactive Media

How are websites and interactive products designed, built and delivered?

Characteristics & Features

  • Web Design & Development (A)
  • Layout, Performance & Compatibility (O)(N)
  • Types of Interactive Media & Installations (N)
  • User Interface (UI) (O)(N)
  • User Experience (UX) (O)(N)
  • Accessibility (O)(N)
  • Cultural Representation (N)

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Materials, Tools & Equipment

  • Materials (O)(N)
  • Tools (Software) (N)
  • Equipment (Hardware) (O)(N)

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Techniques & Processes

  • Techniques (O)(N)
  • Processes (O)(N)

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Components & Systems

  • Components (A)
  • Systems (O)(N)

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Video

How is video shot and edited?

Characteristics & Features

  • Aspect Ratio (O)(N)
  • Bit Depth (O)(N)
  • Frame Rate (O)(N)
  • Resolution (O)(N)
  • Types of Video & Production Factors (O)(N)

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Materials, Tools & Equipment

  • Materials (O)(N)
  • Tools (Software) (O)(N)
  • Equipment (Hardware) (O)

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Techniques & Processes

  • Techniques (O)(N)
  • Processes (O)(N)

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Components & Systems

  • Components (A)
  • Systems (O)(N)

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Audio

How is sound captured, edited and mixed?

Characteristics & Features

  • Analogue to Digital Conversion (ADC) (O)
  • Bit Depth (O)(N)
  • Sample Rate (O)(N)
  • Channels (N)

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Materials, Tools & Equipment

  • Materials (O)(N)
  • Tools (Software) (O)(N)
  • Equipment (Hardware) (O)

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Techniques & Processes

  • Techniques (O)(N)
  • Processes (O)(N)

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Components & Systems

  • Components (A)
  • Systems (A)

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Animation

How is movement created frame by frame?

Characteristics & Features

  • Frame Rate (O)
  • Resolution (O)
  • Principles of Animation (O)(N)
  • History & Evolution (N)
  • Styles & Storytelling (N)

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Materials, Tools & Equipment

  • Materials (O)
  • Tools (Software) (O)(N)
  • Equipment (Hardware) (N)

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Techniques & Processes

  • Techniques (O)(N)
  • Processes (O)

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Components & Systems

  • Components (N)
  • Systems (A)

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Principles & Project Management

How do we work safely, ethically and professionally, and manage a project?

Principles & Practices

  • Ethical Practice & Cultural Sensitivity (O)(N)
  • Data Security & Privacy (O)(N)
  • Intellectual Property (O)(N)
  • Licensing & Consent (N)
  • ICIP & Cultural Protocols (O)(N)
  • Generative AI (N)
  • Work Health & Safety (WHS) (O)(N)
  • Risk Management (O)(N)
  • Sustainability & Environmental Impact (O)(N)
  • Standards, Regulations & Quality (O)(N)

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Skills & Processes

  • Hardware & Capture Devices (O)(N)
  • Software Selection (O)(N)
  • File Types & File Management (O)(N)
  • Data Storage & Data Management (N)
  • Assistive Technology & AI Tools (N)

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Developing Projects

  • Design Process (O)(N)
  • Timelines & Resources (O)(N)
  • Project Risks (N)
  • Collaboration & Roles (O)(N)
  • Finance & Costing (O)
  • Terminology & Written Texts (O)(N)

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Documenting

  • Design Folio (O)(N)
  • Annotated Sketches & Proposals (N)
  • Ongoing Evaluation & Feedback (O)(N)
  • Final Evaluation (O)(N)

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Applications in Industry

  • Work & Enterprise Skills (N)
  • Current & Emerging Technologies (O)(N)
  • Careers & Training (O)(N)
  • Multimedia in Society (O)
  • Roles & Specialised Fields (N)

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The Process

How do I design, plan, produce and present my own project?

Multimedia Foundations

  • Multimedia Forms & Modes (A)
  • Characteristics & Features (O)(N)
  • Production Framework (A)
  • Production Workflow (A)

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Designing & Planning

  • Pre-Production (Planning & Design) (O)(N)
  • Identify (O)(N)
  • Research (O)(N)
  • Initial Ideas (O)(N)
  • Selection & Development (O)(N)
  • Proposals & Specifications (N)
  • Storyboards, Scripts & Shot Lists (O)(N)

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Producing & Presenting

  • Production (Creation) (O)(N)
  • Post-Production (Refinement) (O)(N)
  • Testing, Feedback & Refinement (O)(N)
  • Output & Evaluation (Delivery & Review) (O)(N)

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