[vet-mm] exam theory

claire claire at warrandytehigh.vic.edu.au
Thu Jul 6 15:02:42 EST 2006


Hi Paul,
I'm probably telling you how to suck eggs, but VCAA site- past exams, sample questions, exam advice, examiners reports are essential reading - . I don't think last year's examiners report is out yet (is it?)
Regards
Claire :-)




> Stoney, Marian Sy <stoney.marian.sy at edumail.vic.gov.au> wrote:
> 
> Hi Paul,
> Pixeled will be running an exam preparation lecture for teachers and 
> students at Melbourne Uni during the Sept hols - probable date 28th 
> Sept, lecturer Graeme Luck, ex chief examiner. He gave a similar talk 
> last year and it was excellent,
> Marian 
> 
> ________________________________
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> From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Paul Sijpkes
> Sent: Wed 05/07/06 8:48 PM
> To: VET Multimedia Teachers' Mailing List
> Subject: RE: [vet-mm] exam theory
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks Sue and Rob, 
> 
> For your feedback.  Vaughan is an American text book by Tay Vaughan 
> which attempts 
> to cover areas from typography, animation, image manipulation to name 
> but a few.  It's expensive, 
> about $90.00, and its a bit outdated too.  I find it useful for my own 
> studies, but dictating reams 
> of text and answering comprehension questions does not fit with my 
> teaching style.  I like a more hands 
> on approach. 
> 
> PS.  Sue, your PD was excellent and my students are alrady getting into 
> their comic making! 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Susan Bell 
> Sent: Wed 7/5/2006 4:38 PM 
> To: vet-mm at edulists.com.au 
> Subject: Re: [vet-mm] exam theory 
>   
> Hi Paul, 
> the sad thing is there are no books that will adequately prepare 
> students for the exam. However, I've found the Binary Blue resource to 
> be the most useful. You can register yourself at www.binaryblue.com.au 
> Good luck. 
> Regards, Sue 
> 
> >>> sijp at knox.vic.edu.au 07/05/06 3:44 PM >>> 
> As a first year teacher teaching Cert III, I am a little concerned about 
> 
> my coverage of the theory in the subject.  Are the Barnes books adequate 
> 
> for students to prepare for the final exam?  I have the Vaughan book, 
> but am unsure of which chapters are most relevant.  
> 
> Any feedback from experienced Vetters would be greatly appreciated! 
> Only 13 weeks to go.  :) 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
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> -----Original Message----- 
> From: vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au 
> [mailto:vet-mm-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Rachelle McLean 
> Sent: Friday, 30 June 2006 4:13 PM 
> To: VET Multimedia Teachers' Mailing List 
> Subject: Re: [vet-mm] Actionscripting or Javascript? 
> 
> Java is not used in the exam but JavaScript can be.  A vast difference 
> between the 2.  I would touch on a little JavaScript when you do web 
> pages so the kids see scripting in a different way but Flash tends to be 
> 
> 
> flavour of the year or 2 or 3. 
> 
> Rachelle 
> 
> Stuart Bush wrote: 
> > Hi guys, What exactly is asked of the students in the Exam at the end 
> of 
> > the year. I personally think Lingo is out dated and I agree with 
> Marian 
> > that Director is old fashioned. It still has its place and Lingo is 
> > probably a lot simpler than AS, but Flash does win the fight hands 
> > down. 
> > 
> > I'm not a huge fan and I guess java could be covered in a IT cert or 
> > something, but I myself have never touched on Java. I've found 
> > ACTIONSCRIPT.org and FLASH KIT a great resource for Flash AS. Is there 
> 
> > one out there for Lingo anymore ? or how about Java ? 
> > 
> > Regards 
> > Stuart 
> > 
> > PS. A while ago I was talking to someone about a Job and they told me 
> > that Director Lingo was a "must". Oh well.... 
> > 
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