Stage 2 Module 4

Exploring Multimedia

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Course Description

This module aims to introduce students to multimedia authoring software. The aim is to produce a short presentation for a specific audience, recognising the need for good page design and clarity. The presentation should cover a particular theme, and should contain both text and images. It should be intended for access by individuals who will navigate through the slides at their own speed and be offered choices throughout, via hot spots or buttons.

  • Create a page of text, images and sounds which are activated by appropriately named and positioned buttons
  • Use effective page design
  • Organise screens and identify appropriate choices and links
  • Create pages which offer the user options
  • Demonstrate how the presentation meets the needs of the intended audience

Ensure that any buttons or text which are used for navigation, or to open files or activate sounds, are clearly marked on the printout. If it is not possible to tell from the printout what an object is doing, then the student will need to write this on the printout, next to the objects.

Avoid overcrowding of text; employ suitable fonts, text size and position for purpose; choose readable combinations of text and background colours.

The student is able to link at least three slides in an organised way.

In addition to the pass criteria, there should be a choice of routes through the presentation, not simply a linear one.

Students must be able to identify at least two elements of the presentation (content, language, layout, colour, style, etc.) which address a particular need.

At the end of this course, student will take the ICT Starters Assessment of Next Steps Stage 2 Module 4 : Exploring Multimedia.

Cambridge Certification is available at TWO stages.

  • Students will be awarded the Cambridge Stage 1 Certificate upon successful completion of all stage 1 modules within three years.
  • Those who can complete all stage 1 and stage 2 modules within the same period will be awarded a full certificate.

Holiday Cambridge Preparatory Courses

  • The preparatory course duration is 12 hours.
  • The fee including the assessment fee(s) per course is HK$4,700
  • HK$180 Registration Fee is required for new student
Course Code Lesson Date & Time Assessment Date & Time
X10 Dec 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 (Fri - Sat)
04:00 pm - 06:00 pm		 Jan 6 (Sat)
04:00 pm - 05:45 pm

Note that an Asterisk sign * is put besides the date to indidate the class will start and end 30 minutes eariler on that day.

Weekly Regular Cambridge Preparatory Courses

  • Regular courses are arranged every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, student takes 1 hour class per lesson.
  • Course Duration per module is 12 hours, so 3 months is needed for completing a module.
  • Fees are collected in monthly basis. Course fee per 4 lessons is HK$1,400
  • Total Course fee per module is HK$4,200
  • Assessment will be arranged after student completing the course, assessment fee per module is HK$500
  • HK$180 Registration Fee is required for new student
  • Please refer to Regular Cambridge Preparatory Courses for latest schedule

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Enrolment Procedures and Notes to Applicants

Course Enrolment

  • Complete Application Form:
    • "Application Form" is available at our school, or you may download it from HERE (PDF format)
    • Please complete the Application Form in ENGLISH using BLOCK LETTERS.
  • Settle payment by:
    • Crossed cheque and is made payable to "FUTUREKIDS".
    • Transfer to our Heng Sang Bank account with a proof of transfer
    • Cash (Please come to our center in-person)
  • Send us the completed application form with the proof of payment through:
    • mail to Flat A, 7 Floor, China Harbour Building, 370 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong
    • email to fkcorp@futurekids.com.hk
    • WhatsApp to 54225884
  • HK$180 Registration Fee is required for new student, which covers FUTUREKIDS passport and school folder.

Course Reservation

  • Reservations can be done by contact us through phone, email or WhatsApp during the office hours.
  • Confirmation by payment in full should be made within 7 days of the date the reservation.

School Fee Collection Policy

  • All School fee shall be settled before the start of class.
  • Upon payment of school fee, PAID Stamps with receipt number will be endorsed in the Student Passport as proof of payment.
  • Upon entry of classroom, student should produce the Passport to Teacher showing the class student is going to attend was pre-paid. Student may not be allowed to enter classroom should the school fee is not paid more than two classes. Teacher will check and advise students to pay the school fee before entering the classroom.
  • Student should buy the Student Passport in case of the passport is lost or it is fully stamped.

Class Arrangement for Typhoon and Rainstorm

When signal(s)* is/are removed Arrangement of Classes
Before 6:30 am All classes will be held as scheduled
Before 8:30 am Classes starting from 10:30am will be held as scheduled
Before 10:30 am Classes starting from 12:30pm will be held as scheduled
Before 12:30 pm Classes starting from 2:30pm will be held as scheduled
Before 2:30 pm Classes starting from 4:30pm will be held as scheduled
After 2:30 pm All classes will be cancelled

*Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above OR "Black" Rainstorm Warning Signal

  • If any class is cancelled due to the the typhoon No. 8 or above / "Black" rainstorm warning signal hoisted, a make-up class will be arranged.

Make-Up Class or Assessment Policy

  • Please contact us 3 working days on or before the scheduled class or assessment for applying make-up arrangement.
  • We reserve the rights to reject any application after 3 working days and charge for the administration fee HK$200.
  • Regular Class student could apply for make-up class once per month. Administration fee HK$200 will be charged for afterward application.
  • Holiday Camp student could apply for make-up class once per course. Administration fee HK$200 will be charged for afterward application.
  • Make-up date and time will be arranged according to our course or assessment schedule, the number of students and the availability of teachers. Please note that we cannot arrange make-up upon individual’s demand.

Others

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  • FUTUREKIDS reserves the right to make alterations regarding the details without prior notice.