High School CTE South Carolina Standards

Post the entry to record employer's tax obligations.

Journalize the entry to record employer's tax obligations.

Identify employer's payroll tax obligations.

Post the entry to record employee earnings and withholdings.

Journalize the entry to record employee earnings and withholdings.

Update employee earnings record.

Prepare a payroll register.

Identify methods of calculating employee earnings.

Payroll Systems

Print financial statements.

Analyze and input transactions.

Demonstrate an awareness of and the ability to manipulate a chart of accounts.

Demonstrate basic use of accounting software.

Demonstrate ability to access accounting programs.

Describe the differences between manual and computerized accounting systems.

Automated Accounting

Journalize reconciling items.

Reconcile a bank statement.

Journalize the entry for returned items.

Automatic payment withdrawals.

Journalize the entry for:<ol type="a"><li>A bank service charge</li><li>Credit card fees</li><li>Direct deposit</li><li>ATM withdrawals</li></ol>

Write a check.

Complete a check stub.

Prepare a deposit slip.

Endorse checks.

Cash Management

Demonstrate knowledge of accounting concepts.

Demonstrate knowledge of accounting terminology.

Prepare a post-closing trial balance.

Post:<ol type="a"><li>Adjusting entries</li><li>Closing entries</li></ol>

Journalize:<ol type="a"><li>Adjusting entries</li><li>Closing entries</li></ol>

Prepare the following financial statements:<ol type="a"><li>Income Statement</li><li>Balance Sheet</li></ol>

Complete a worksheet with adjustments to determine:<ol type="a"><li>Net loss</li><li>Net gain.</li></ol>

Prepare a trial balance.

Prepare a schedule of:<ol type="a"><li>Accounts receivable</li><li>Accounts payable.</li></ol>

Post from the journal(s) to the:<ol type="a"><li>General ledger</li><li>Accounts receivable ledger</li><li>Accounts payable ledger.</li></ol>

Journalize transactions in:<ol type="a"><li>A general journal</li><li>Special journals.</li></ol>

Identify source documents required for journalizing transactions.

Open an account in a:<ol type="a"><li>General ledger</li><li>Accounts receivable ledger</li><li>Accounts payable ledger.</li></ol>

Analyze transactions to determine:<ol type="a"><li>which accounts are affected</li><li>which account is debited</li><li>Which account is credited?</li></ol>

Prepare a beginning balance sheet.

Classify accounts as assets, liabilities, or capital.

Define each part of the basic accounting equation.

List the parts of the basic accounting equation.

Accounting Cycle

Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development.

List opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization conferences/competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain the goals and objectives of related student organizations.

Explain how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses.

Student Organizations

Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills (e.g., communication, respect, teamwork).

Identify positive work practices (e.g., appropriate dress code for the workplace, personal grooming, punctuality, time management, organization).

Employability Skills

Describe ethical and legal practices in business professions such as safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information.

Identify netiquette including the use of e-mail, social networking, blogs, texting, and chatting.

Discuss computer crimes, terms of use, and legal issues such as copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to scanned and downloaded clip art images, photographs, documents, video, recorded sounds and music, trademarks, and other elements for use in Web publications.

Differentiate between freeware, shareware, and public domain software copyrights.

Explain the consequences of illegal, social, and unethical uses of information technologies (e.g., piracy; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices).

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of computers and networks.

Describe the threats to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with virus attacks.

Identify major causes of work-related accidents in offices.

Safety and Ethics

Advertisers demonstrate appropriate professional development skills as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Marketing programs of study.

Advertisers develop effective advertising campaigns incorporating various promotions as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Marketing programs of study.

Advertisers establish goals and criteria to evaluate advertising campaigns as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Marketing programs of study.

Advertisers demonstrate creativity in the field of advertising as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Marketing programs of study.

Advertisers demonstrate skills in planning and researching in preparation of the ad campaign as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Marketing programs of study.

Advertisers demonstrate knowledge and practices in using the different forms of media found in the advertising industry as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Marketing programs of study.

Advertisers demonstrate knowledge and practices found in the advertising industry as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Marketing programs of study.

Advertisers demonstrate knowledge in marketing fundamentals as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Marketing programs of study.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including the ethical use of technology as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including professional development, required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including safety as required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Evaluate careers in the advertising industry.

SAFETY

Review school safety policies and procedures.

Review classroom safety rules and procedures.

Review safety procedures for using equipment in the classroom.

Identify major causes of work-related accidents in office environments.

Demonstrate safety skills in an office/work environment.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Identify the purpose and goals of a Career and Technology Student Organization (CTSO).

Explain how CTSOs are integral parts of specific clusters, majors, and/or courses.

Explain the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of a CTSO.

List leadership opportunities that are available to students through participation in CTSO conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain how participation in CTSOs can promote lifelong benefits in other professional and civic organizations.

TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate proficiency and skills associated with the use of technologies that are common to a specific occupation.

Identify proper netiquette when using e-mail, social media, and other technologies for communication purposes.

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of laptops, tablets, computers, and/or networks.

Explain the consequences of social, illegal, and unethical uses of technology (e.g., piracy; illegal downloading; cyberbullying; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices in the work environment).

Discuss legal issues and the terms of use related to copyright laws, Creative Commons, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to downloading of images, photographs, Creative Commons, documents, video, sounds, music, trademarks, and other elements for personal use.

Describe ethical and legal practices of safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information.

Describe possible threats to a laptop, tablet, computer, and/or network and methods of avoiding attacks.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

Demonstrate teamwork.

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.

Demonstrate integrity.

Demonstrate work ethic.

Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.

Demonstrate respect for diversity.

Demonstrate customer service orientation.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate global or “big picture” thinking.

Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace.

Demonstrates reading and writing skills.

Demonstrates workplace safety.

Demonstrate career and life management skills and goal-making.

Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability skills to changing job requirements.

Demonstrate time and resource management skills.

Demonstrates information literacy skills.

Demonstrates information security skills.

Demonstrates information technology skills.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of job-specific tools and technologies.

Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills.

MARKETING OVERVIEW

Define marketing and describe its benefits.

Explain the product life cycle and the importance of developing new products/services to stay competitive.

Analyze the seven functions of marketing.

Describe the marketing mix.

Describe the elements of the promotional mix and the importance of each in marketing.

Identify the different strategy components of marketing.

Explain the concept and types of market segmentation, i.e., demographics, geographic, psychographic, and behavioral.

Distinguish among marketing identification, market segmentation, target, and mass marketing.

Conduct a SWOT and PEST analysis to plan for opportunities in the market.

Describe the importance of positioning in marketing.

ADVERTISING FUNDAMENTALS

Define advertising and its impact on consumer buying behaviors.

Evaluate the origin of advertising and past and current trends in the advertising and promotion industry.

Explain the benefits and advantages of advertising.

Analyze advertising mediums.

Examine the social, ethical, and regulatory aspects of advertising through the following:

ethical considerations in advertising and public relations

domestic and international governmental laws/regulations and penalties

global and cultural differences

Analyze the differences between promotional, political and institutional advertising.

Identify factors affecting the promotional mix (e.g., technology, economy, market, distribution).

FORMS OF MEDIA

Identify different forms of media.

Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages associated with the different forms of media.

Define industry-specific terminology for each form of media.

Explain the purpose of each element used in advertising, layouts, and the importance of coordinating elements to attract consumer attention.

Evaluate opportunities for future uses of media.

PLANNING AND RESEARCH

Examine the steps of the marketing research process.

Identify the process for selecting a target market.

Implement methods for obtaining market research data.

Compare and contrast the use of psychology and data mining for researching product placement.

Describe various advertising objectives and their relationship to the message strategy.

Describe the importance of the promotional mix and its role as a marketing function.

Explain the elements of sales promotion and its relationship to the ad campaign.

Prepare an advertising/promotional budget.

CREATIVE CONCEPTING

Explain why creativity is important in advertising.

Explain branding considerations for product packaging.

Demonstrate appropriate communication skills for delivering a presentation on an advertising campaign element.

Explain the emergence of green marketing as an advertising strategy.

Explain how the creative process supports an existing brand.

Describe the creative process in an advertising agency.

Describe the creative guidelines for a media format.

Examine the use of advertising and public relations by marketers.

Explain the significance of copyrights, Creative Commons, and Fair Use in the advertising industry.

Develop a branding strategy for a new or existing product.

Explain how the product life cycle influences the campaign process.

Create advertisements utilizing computer graphics, various platforms, layout, storyboards, etc., for selected media such as broadcast and print.

MEASURING SUCCESS

Identify types of goals for success in an advertising campaign.

Explain the basic ways in which companies determine their promotional budgets.

Evaluate costs associated with different forms of media.

Develop criteria for selecting or purchasing different forms of media.

Calculate media costs to find the most effective form of media to reach a target market.

Evaluate different forms of measurement for audience ratings/reach.

Describe the impact of establishing goals for advertising campaigns as they relate to profitability and effectiveness.

PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Evaluate advantages & disadvantages of various promotional strategies.

Evaluate promotional and selling activities (e.g., trade and consumer promotions).

Develop an advertising/promotional campaign to include:

product/service selection

multiple media forms

public relation activities

branding

Evaluate campaign effectiveness.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Determine the education, skills, characteristic traits and training that relate to advertising careers.

Examine professional development resources through trade organizations.

Examine the structure of the advertising industry, including advertisers, advertising agencies, and support organizations.

Evaluate and pursue career-ready certifications.

Write a resume and a cover letter for a career in the ad industry.

Create 3-D architectural renderings.

Create 3-D architectural drawings.

Demonstrating Basic Skills to Produce 3-D Drawings

Plot/Print drawing to appropriate scale.

Control entity properties.

Use inquiry commands to extract drawing data (list distance and area).

Create, retrieve, edit, and use symbol libraries.

Use the graphical user interface.

Demonstrating CAD-Specific Skills

Use software help features.

Import and export data files between formats (e.g., IGES and DXF).

Identify various file formats (e.g., .wmf, .bmp, and .jpeg).

Identify, create, and use folders and directory structures.

Format disks and copy, delete, rename, save, and back up files and folders.

Operating System

Identify hardware components of a CAD computer system.

Hardware

Computer Literacy

Prepare presentation drawings.

Apply standard building codes to architectural plans.

Create a site plan.

Locate section views on drawings.

Dimension section drawings.

Draw stair sections.

Draw wall sections.

Draw floor sections.

Draw foundation sections.

Draw related architectural plans (e.g., mechanical, electrical, or civil).

Draw roof plans.

Draw interior elevations.

Draw exterior elevations.

Prepare a window, door, and finish schedule.

Dimension various types of architectural plans and details.

Set and control dimensioning styles.

Draw foundation plans.

Draw floor plans.

Demonstrating Architectural Design Skills

Hand-letter drawings (letters and numbers).

Sketch preliminary sections.

Sketch preliminary elevation views.

Sketch preliminary floor plans.

Demonstrating Preliminary Freehand Layout Skills

Edit, copy, and manipulate drawing entities (e.g., properties, stretch, trimming, and scaling).

Format, enter, and edit text on a drawing.

Identify and use view and display commands (e.g., zoom, pan, viewports, and rotation).

Perform drawing setup to applicable standards (e.g., setting layers, line type, and width).

Draw borderlines and title block.

Draw geometric figures using straight and curved lines.

Draw line symbols using alphabet of lines.

Demonstrate proper use, care, and adjustment of design equipment.

Draw irregular curved lines.

Draw circles and arcs.

Draw straight lines and angles.

Measure using standard scales/measuring devices.

Select proper drawing equipment to complement the design media.

Demonstrating Basic Design Techniques (Standard and Metric)

Indicate overall dimensions.

Draw freehand technical lettering.

Sketch pictorial drawings.

Sketch multi-view drawings.

Sketch curved lines.

Sketch circles and arcs.

Sketch straight lines.

Demonstrating Freehand Sketching Skills

Operate a fire extinguisher.

Maintain a clean, orderly, safe work area.

Apply safety policies and procedures.

Performing Work Safety Practices

Effective Business professionals demonstrate appropriate career-ready skills as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge of various web resources used for networking and communications, as needed in their role. The following March, 2018 7 accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate effective multimedia presentation skills, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of web design in multimedia projects, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of virtual reality and simulations in multimedia projects, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of 3-D animation and game design in multimedia projects, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of animation in multimedia projects, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of video in multimedia projects, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of audio in multimedia projects, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge and usage of images and graphics used in multimedia projects, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge of visual design principles used in multimedia projects, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate appropriate project management skills used for developing multimedia projects, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective Business professionals demonstrate knowledge of data, terminology, hardware, and software used for multimedia purposes, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any Business program of study.

Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills, as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including the ethical use of technology as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including professional development, required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Effective professionals know the academic subject matter, including safety as required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

Safety

Review school safety policies and procedures.

Review classroom safety rules and procedures.

Review safety procedures for using equipment in the classroom.

Identify major causes of work-related accidents in office environments.

Demonstrate safety skills in an office/work environment.

Student Organizations

Identify the purpose and goals of a Career and Technology Student Organization (CTSO).

Explain how CTSOs are integral parts of specific clusters, majors, and/or courses.

Explain the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of a CTSO.

List leadership opportunities that are available to students through participation in CTSO conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain how participation in CTSOs can promote lifelong benefits in other professional and civic organizations.

Technology Knowledge

Demonstrate proficiency and skills associated with the use of technologies that are common to a specific occupation (e.g., keying speed).

Identify proper netiquette when using e-mail, social media, and other technologies for communication purposes.

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of laptops, tablets, computers, and/or networks.

Explain the consequences of social, illegal, and unethical uses of technology (e.g., cyberbullying, piracy; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices in the work environment).

Discuss legal issues and the terms of use related to copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to downloading of images, photographs, documents, video, sounds, music, trademarks, and other elements for personal use.

Describe ethical and legal practices of safeguarding the confidentiality of business-and personal-related information.

Describe possible threats to a laptop, tablet, computer, and/or network and methods of avoiding attacks.

Evaluate various solutions to common hardware and software problems.

Personal Qualities and Employability Skills

Demonstrate punctuality.

Demonstrate perseverance.

Demonstrate commitment.

Demonstrate a healthy view of competition.

Demonstrate a global perspective.

Demonstrate health and fitness.

Demonstrate self--direction.

Demonstrate lifelong learning.

Demonstrate self-representation.

Demonstrate work ethic.direction. 16. Demonstrate lifelong learning.

Demonstrate respect.

Demonstrate time management.

Demonstrate integrity.

Demonstrate leadership.

Demonstrate teamwork and collaboration.

Demonstrate conflict resolution.

Professional Knowledge

Demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills.

Demonstrate diversity awareness.

Demonstrate job acquisition and advancement skills.

Demonstrate task management skills.

Demonstrate customer-service skills

Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills.

Demonstrate mathematical reasoning.

Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills.

Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness.

Demonstrate an understanding of business ethics.

Demonstrate confidentiality.

Demonstrate an understanding of workplace structures, organizations, systems, and climates.

Introduction to Multimedia

Define terms related to multimedia.

Identify multimedia hardware and software components.

Analyze the six formats of multimedia, (i.e., tutorials, website, print media, presentation, simulation, and game.)

Analyze the five elements used in multimedia formats, (i.e., audio, video, graphics/images, text, and animation (2D and 3D).

Multimedia Design Process

Identify the purpose and audience when preparing a multimedia project.

Describe the process of planning, organizing, and storyboarding a multimedia project.

Summarize how designers make decisions about the type of content to include in a project, including considerations such as copyright, project fit, permissions, and licensing.

Explain the design process (identify the problem, brainstorm, design, build, test and evaluate, redesign, share/present solution).

Use rubrics to conduct individual and peer-evaluations.

Use effective communication skills to present multimedia projects.

Visual Design Practices

Demonstrate effective use of color.

Demonstrate effective use of type fonts, (e.g., face, color, and size).

Demonstrate effective use of graphics.

Demonstrate the concept of "effective white space".

Images and Graphics

Differentiate between raster and vector graphics.

Compare and contrast image file extensions, (e.g., TIF, JPG, PNG, GIF, etc.).

Acquire digital image from various sources such as scanner, digital cameras, cell phones, Internet/cloud, etc.

List factors that affect image quality and size (e.g., image resolution, color mode).

Demonstrate digital image editing skills based on project requirements.

Convert various graphic file formats.

Audio

Define various types of audio files, (e.g., wav, avi, mp3, mp4, etc.)

Create audio files, (e.g., narration/voice-over, audio effects, and music.)

Convert audio files.

Insert audio files from various media based on project requirements.

Insert audio files from various media in a thematic multimedia presentation.

Demonstrate parameters that affect the quality

Video

Define various types of video files, (e.g., mov, avi, wmv, mpg, etc.).

Create video files.

Edit digital video files.

Demonstrate understanding of file compression importance and techniques.

Insert digital video files based on project requirements.

2-D Animation

Define terms related to animation, (e.g., tweening, frame-by-frame, rollover).

Differentiate various types of animation files, (e.g., gif, swf, fla, flv, mov, and avi).

Create animated objects and/or clip art.

Create examples of 2-D animation.

Insert animation into a thematic multimedia project.

3-D Animation/Game Design

Define terms related to 3-D animation, (e.g., events, methods, properties, parameters, algorithms, etc.).

Build 3-D objects.

Demonstrate effective lighting and camera positioning in animation projects.

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Create 3-D animation.

Incorporate user interactivity.

Utilize pair programming to create animation projects.

Virtual Reality/Simulations

Define virtual reality.

Using research skills, locate different uses of virtual reality and simulations.

Create a virtual reality scene using pair programming and peer evaluations.

Web Design

Discuss considerations for including images, sound, video, and/or animation into a site.

Create/code a basic webpage incorporating various multimedia elements.

Multimedia Project

Determine the appropriate type of multimedia project based upon purpose, intended audience, life of the presentation, cost limits, time restraints, and equipment availability.

Create an outline/storyboard for a presentation.

Create a thematic presentation using text, charts, tables, graphics, drawing tools, audio and video capabilities, etc.

Deliver a multimedia presentation using appropriate media based upon audience, room size, room setup, and environment using professional standards and techniques.

Use rubrics to evaluate your own presentations and the presentations of others

Web Resources

Participate in current Web resources such as blogs, wikis, podcasts, vokis, etc.

Explore current voice over IP and video chat programs (e.g., Skype, iChat, Facetime).

Explore current real-time online meeting programs (e.g., GoToMeeting, Blackboard Collaborate, and WebEx).

Careers

Research careers in the multimedia creation and publishing industry.

Research education and training requirements for a particular career in multimedia creation and publishing industry.

Explain the role of portfolios in the design industry.

Create a resumé or biographical narrative to include in the e-portfolio.

Assemble and present an e-portfolio including a variety of multimedia projects produced in the course.

Explore early childhood career opportunities.

Exhibit traits for retaining employment.

Evaluate and compare employment opportunities for personal career goals.

Demonstrate employability skills.

Demonstrate job seeking skills.

Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience.

Develop a personal career plan to meet career goals and objectives.

Explore early childhood career options and employability skills.

Careers and Employability Skills

Recognize common indicators of child abuse and neglect.

Assess safety hazards for children of different ages.

Identify childhood diseases/illnesses.

Analyze childhood nutrition, health, safety, and personal hygiene practices.

Examine issues related to the health and safety of children.

Health and Safety

Analyze the growth and development of toddlers.

Explain the growth and development of infants.

Analyze the influence of heredity and environment on development.

Compare the fundamental principles of child development theories and theorists.

Summarize ages and stages of development.

Explain the developmental domains.

Analyze the stages of human growth and development during infancy and toddlerhood.

Growth and Development

Summarize the labor and delivery process.

Identify the signs and stages of labor.

Summarize the prenatal development of a baby.

Explain ways nutrition impacts mother and child.

Identify the signs of pregnancy complications.

Describe the signs of pregnancy.

Identify characteristics of prenatal care, pregnancy, and childbirth.

Pregnancy and Prenatal Development

Evaluate various child care options.

Describe effective methods for guiding behavior.

Describe how to nurture children.

Determine parenting responsibilities.

Identify reasonable expectations for children.

Compare different parenting styles.

Analyze parenting roles and responsibilities.

Parenting Roles and Responsibilities

Produce documents integrating word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation files.

Project/Simulation Learning

Print filtered records, tables, queries, and reports.

Create reports.

Query records.

Sort records.

Find records.

Edit records in a database table.

Add or delete records in a database table.

Create a database table.

Create a database.

Define database terminology.

Database Software Applications

Deliver presentation in a professional manner.

Utilize print options (outline, handouts, notes pages, and pure black and white).

Change the layout for one or more slides.

Incorporate effective use of graphics, fonts, builds, animation, and transitions.

Insert, delete, edit, and copy slides.

Create new presentations from blanks and/or templates.

Identify procedures for planning and creating a presentation (e.g., 6 x 6 rule, complementary graphics, contrast, background).

Identify elements of a clear and concise presentation.

Identify presentation software terminology.

Presentation Software Applications

Preview and print worksheets, print areas, and charts.

Demonstrate the use of page formatting features (e.g., margins, alignment, vertical placement, orientation, page breaks, headers, footers).

Organize workbook by renaming and rearranging worksheets.

Create charts with titles and legends to visually represent data.

Use cut, copy, and paste features.

Insert and delete selected cells, columns, rows, and ranges.

Apply formatting to cells and worksheets (e.g., size rows/columns, alignment, merge/split, indentation, borders/shading, text alignment, hide/unhide, freeze/unfreeze).

Clear or edit cell content and/or format.

Apply number formats (currency, percent, increase/decrease decimal place, dates, and comma).

Apply font formats (font type, font size, font color, bold, italics, and underline).

Create worksheets using spreadsheet commands, functions, and formulas.

Define spreadsheet terminology (cell, row, column, range, label, value, formula, function, worksheet, workbook, chart, x-axis and y-axis, gridline, title, data points, and legend).

Spreadsheet Software Applications

Insert, position, and resize graphics in a document.

Demonstrate document editing using spell/grammar check, thesaurus, and word count.

Demonstrate the use of page formatting features (e.g., margins, alignment, vertical placement, orientation, page breaks, headers, footers).

Demonstrate the use of paragraph formatting features (e.g., tabs, indentations, line spacing, enumerated/bulleted items).

Demonstrate the use of character formatting features (e.g., bold, underline, italics, font styles and sizes, superscript, subscript).

Use cut, copy, and paste features.

Edit documents (e.g., business letters, tables, reports, e-mails).

Format documents (e.g., business letters, tables, reports, e-mails).

Create documents (e.g., business letters, tables, reports, e-mails).

Print word processing files.

Open word processing files/folders.

Save word processing files using Save and Save As.

Create word processing files/folders.

Word Processing Software Applications

Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development.

List opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization conferences/competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain the goals and objectives of related student organizations.

Explain how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses.

Student Organizations

Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills (e.g., communication, respect, teamwork).

Identify positive work practices (e.g., appropriate dress code for the workplace, personal grooming, punctuality, time management, organization).

Employability Skills

Describe ethical and legal practices in business professions such as safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information.

Identify netiquette including the use of e-mail, social networking, blogs, texting, and chatting.

Discuss computer crimes, terms of use, and legal issues such as copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to scanned and downloaded clip art images, photographs, documents, video, recorded sounds and music, trademarks, and other elements for use in Web publications.

Differentiate between freeware, shareware, and public domain software copyrights.

Explain the consequences of illegal, social, and unethical uses of information technologies (e.g., piracy; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices).

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of computers and networks.

Describe the threats to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with virus attacks.

Identify major causes of work-related accidents in offices.

Safety and Ethics

Demonstrates workplace safety.

Demonstrate reading and writing skills.

Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace.

Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of job-specific tools and technologies.

Demonstrates information technology skills.

Demonstrates information security skills.

Demonstrates information literacy skills.

Demonstrate time and resource management skills.

Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability skills to changing job requirements.

Demonstrate career and life management skills and goal-making.

Demonstrate global or “big picture” thinking.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate teamwork.

Demonstrate customer service orientation.

Demonstrate respect for diversity.

Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.

Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrate work ethic.

Demonstrate integrity.

Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Describe possible threats to a laptop, tablet, computer, and/or network and methods of avoiding attacks.

Describe ethical and legal practices of safeguarding the confidentiality of business- related information.

Analyze accessibility laws and their impact on the end-user.

Define the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other civil rights legislation on a business/organization, its employees, and its customers.

Define differences between classroom and professional practices in regard to copyrights.

Discuss legal issues and the terms of use (e.g., plagiarism) related to copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to downloading of images, photographs, documents, video, sounds, music, trademarks, and other elements for personal use.

Explain the consequences of social, illegal, and unethical uses of technology (e.g., piracy; cyberbullying; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices in the work environment).

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of laptops, tablets, computers, and/or networks.

Identify proper netiquette when using e-mail, social media, and other technologies for communication purposes.

Demonstrate proficiency and skills associated with the use of technologies that are common to a specific occupation.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including the ethical use of technology. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Explain how participation in CTSOs can promote lifelong benefits in other professional and civic organizations.

List leadership opportunities that are available to students through participation in CTSO conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of a CTSO.

Explain how CTSOs are integral parts of specific clusters, majors, and/or courses.

Identify the purpose and goals of a Career and Technology Student Organization (CTSO).

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including professional development required for proficiency within their area. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Demonstrate proper workspace cleaning procedures.

Identify all fire exits.

Demonstrate safety procedures used in digital art and design program including safe body mechanics and ergonomics.

Identify contact information for classroom emergencies.

Identify lab equipment.

Identify lab policies and procedures.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including safety as required for proficiency within their area. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

SAFETY

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate web design skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

WEB DESIGN

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate animation skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

CREATING ANIMATIONS

Proficient professionals prepare for careers in the Digital Art and Design industry. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in Digital and Art Design program of study.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICS

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate computer literacy skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

COMPUTER BASICS

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate vector illustration skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

ILLUSTRATION: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate image creation and manipulation skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

IMAGE CREATION AND MANIPULATION: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate photography skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES (OPTIONAL)

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate production practices. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PRODUCTION PRACTICES

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate pre-production practices. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PRE-PRODUCTION PRACTICES

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate typography skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

TYPOGRAPHY

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate drawing skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

BASIC DRAWING SKILLS AND RENDERING

Create line drawings.

Design compositions.

Render artwork using appropriate medium (e.g, ink, charcoal, pencil, digital tablet).

Construct a color chart for color theory and harmony.

Create thumbnails and rough sketches.

Prepare photos and artwork for reproduction.

Prepare compositional layout.

Prepare electronic proofs.

Identify various forms and styles of typography.

Illustrate x-height, mean-line, base-line, ascenders, descenders, serifs, and leading, as well as their roles in measuring and designing with type.

Illustrate caps, lowercase, uppercase, small caps, and ligatures.

Distinguish between display (headline) type and body (text) type by their point sizes, styles, and uses.

List the major typefaces/font families and their uses, including web and chromatic fonts.

Explain letter spacing, tracking, kerning, baseline shift, and horizontal scale.

Demonstrate the type arrangements: flush left–ragged right, flush right– ragged left, centered, justified, force justified, and widows and orphans.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate with industry-appropriate language (e.g., signatures, mock-up, two-up, media, substrates).

Produce draft quality drawings, including thumbnail drawings and rough sketches in a sketchbook (integral to the creative process).

Identify elements of design: line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color.

Identify principles of design: contrast, unity, repetition, rhythm, balance, emphasis, and proportion.

Brainstorm a design concept based on customer need and target audience.

Produce a layout which demonstrates the elements and principles of design.

Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between message, color, typography, images, and layout.

Explain color theory as it applies to design: additive, subtractive, CMYK, RGB, Hex, Pantone.

Demonstrate an understanding of color theory by describing primary, secondary, and tertiary colors including hue, saturation, lightness, tint, shade, and tone.

Choose appropriate design software applications to create art for end use.

Create original production pieces while serving client needs, meeting a deadline, and implementing the design elements and principles.

Demonstrate appropriate editing, proofing (spelling/grammar).

Create and maintain a working portfolio. Critique a layout based on project requirements.

Utilize the iterative design process to achieve project goals.

Calculate the appropriate scale of a layout for a given output size & format.

Recognize and utilize size, weight, type, and amount of paper necessary for fulfilling project goals.

Identify how the exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO impact a photograph. (e.g. aperture affects depth of field, shutter speed affects the clarity of motion, ISO affects the clarity and visbility of detail/noise).

Identify the advantages which RAW photography workflows maintain over compressed image workflows.

Distinguish between digital and conventional photography

Capture digital images using a scanner and other digital devices.

Demonstrate appropriate scanner/program operations for line artwork and continuous tone in both black/white and color.

Demonstrate the application of focus, aperture, shutter, and ISO to achieve a properly exposed image, and to achieve the desired effect.

Define raster graphics.

Demonstrate how to publish your image in a different format, rather than a working format.

Demonstrate the procedures for editing raster-based imagery, both high resolution and low resolution, in CMYK and RGB, and preparing files for both print and web media.

Use multiple input devices to import photos, images, and other content for a variety of digital uses.

Analyze RGB, CMYK, and grayscale image modes and their usage.

Demonstrate proficiency with various photo editing tools such as, modify, correct image options and palettes, including but not limited to cropping, resizing, retouching, making selections, and using layers.

Correct a raster image using appropriate tools.

Apply appropriate selection methods when isolating areas of an image for editing.

Demonstrate layer management techniques including groups and folders.

Define and demonstrate non-destructive and destructive editing techniques including: adjustment layers, masks, and smart objects.

Differentiate between raster imagery and vector-based imagery.

Define vector graphics.

Demonstrate layer management techniques.

Demonstrate the use of proper settings when saving or importing/exporting graphics.

Create custom paths using an appropriate tool.

Demonstrate the ability to apply color swatches.

Compare and contrast differences and appropriate applications of vector-based and raster images.

Use typography as a design element.

Set type on a path and within a shape.

Create outlines from text.

Demonstrate the application of patterns, textures, and gradients to objects.

Demonstrate assigning fill and stroke to objects.

Demonstrate the application of attributes, styles, and effects.

Demonstrate proficiency in transforming objects.

Compare basic computer platforms and operating systems between various computing devices.

Demonstrate troubleshooting skills and procedures.

Create and manage files and folders.

Apply knowledge of local and shared storage to daily activities.

Save, import and export a variety of electronic documents.

Demonstrate the understanding of file sharing, file permissions, security, and transferring information.

Identify industries, organizations, and careers that require design skills.

Analyze the impact of a digital footprint, including but limited to gamer tags, avatars, e-mail addresses, and social media content.

Begin a working portfolio.

Receive and provide feedback constructively.

Define animation and its relationship to time.

Create a storyboard of proposed animation.

Create a simple frame-based/key frame animation.

Demonstrate use of controller palettes to review, loop, and play back animation.

Create a layer-based animation.

Animate a project using motion tweening.

Analyze existing Web sites for style and content.

Define file management and illustrate examples of root/folder management.

Execute final Web pages from a Web authoring program.

Manage various asset folders.

Optimize photos and illustrations.

Identify Web color and resolution.

Create components to be used on a Web page (rollovers, buttons, banners, etc.).

Compare and contrast preferred formats for various page elements.

Analyze and design Web sites for aesthetic appeal.

Create a basic site architecture.

Plan a Web page design with thumbnail sketches, rough layouts, and site map.

Create a functional and esthetic interface.

Organize, optimize, and collect images and content for Web site design.

Create consistency between Web design and existing marketing materials.

Describe the delivery of prototype to client and receipt of feedback from client.

Demonstrate workplace safety.

Demonstrate reading and writing skills.

Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace.

Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of job-specific tools and technologies.

Demonstrates information technology skills.

Demonstrates information security skills.

Demonstrates information literacy skills.

Demonstrate time and resource management skills.

Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability skills to changing job requirements.

Demonstrate career and life management skills and goal-making.

Demonstrate global or “big picture” thinking.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate teamwork.

Demonstrate customer service orientation.

Demonstrate respect for diversity.

Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.

Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrate work ethic.

Demonstrate integrity.

Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Describe possible threats to a laptop, tablet, computer, and/or network and methods of avoiding attacks.

Describe ethical and legal practices of safeguarding the confidentiality of business- related information.

Analyze accessibility laws and their impact on the end-user.

Define the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other civil rights legislation on a business/organization, its employees, and its customers.

Define differences between classroom and professional practices in regard to copyrights.

Discuss legal issues and the terms of use (e.g., plagiarism) related to copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to downloading of images, photographs, documents, video, sounds, music, trademarks, and other elements for personal use.

Explain the consequences of social, illegal, and unethical uses of technology (e.g., piracy; cyberbullying; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices in the work environment).

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of laptops, tablets, computers, and/or networks.

Identify proper netiquette when using e-mail, social media, and other technologies for communication purposes.

Demonstrate proficiency and skills associated with the use of technologies that are common to a specific occupation.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including the ethical use of technology. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Explain how participation in CTSOs can promote lifelong benefits in other professional and civic organizations.

List leadership opportunities that are available to students through participation in CTSO conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of a CTSO.

Explain how CTSOs are integral parts of specific clusters, majors, and/or courses.

Identify the purpose and goals of a Career and Technology Student Organization (CTSO).

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including professional development required for proficiency within their area. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Demonstrate proper workspace cleaning procedures.

Identify all fire exits.

Demonstrate safety procedures used in digital art and design program including safe body mechanics and ergonomics.

Identify contact information for classroom emergencies.

Identify lab equipment.

Identify lab policies and procedures.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including safety as required for proficiency within their area. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

SAFETY

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate web design skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

WEB DESIGN

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate animation and motion graphics skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

MOTION GRAPHICS WITH ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate animation skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

CREATING ANIMATIONS

Proficient professionals explore emerging technologies to enhance and improve their existing skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Proficient professionals prepare for careers in the Digital Art and Design industry. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in Digital and Art Design program of study.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICS

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate vector illustration skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

VECTOR ILLUSTRATION: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate image creation and manipulation skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

IMAGE CREATION AND MANIPULATION: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate document layout skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

DOCUMENT LAYOUT: ADOBE INDESIGN

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate photography skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES (OPTIONAL)

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate production practices. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PRODUCTION PRACTICES

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate pre-production practices. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PRE-PRODUCTION PRACTICES

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate typography skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

TYPOGRAPHY

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate drawing skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

INTERMEDIATE DRAWING SKILLS AND RENDERING

Create line drawings.

Design compositions that demonstrate the design principles (e.g. balance, proportion, unity.)

Render artwork using appropriate medium (e.g., ink, charcoal, pencil, digital tablet).

Apply color theory and harmony to layouts.

Create thumbnails and rough sketches.

Prepare photos and artwork for reproduction.

Prepare compositional layout.

Prepare electronic proofs.

Apply principles of visual hierarchy.

Identify various forms and styles of typography.

Illustrate x-height, mean-line, base-line, ascenders, descenders, serifs, and leading, as well as their roles in measuring and designing with type.

Illustrate caps, lowercase, uppercase, small caps, and ligatures.

Distinguish between display (headline) type and body (text) type by their point sizes, styles, and uses.

List the major typefaces/font families and their uses, including web and chromatic fonts.

Explain letter spacing, tracking, kerning, baseline shift, and horizontal scale.

Demonstrate the type arrangements: flush left–ragged right, flush right– ragged left, centered, justified, force justified, and widows and orphans.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate with industry-appropriate language (e.g., signatures, mock-up, two-up, media, substrates).

Demonstrate best practices in concept development including layout and copy.

Effectively use the elements of design: line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color.

Effectively use the principles of design: contrast, unity, repetition, rhythm, balance, emphasis, and proportion in a layout.

Produce a design concept based on customer need and target audience.

Create a clear message using color, typography, imagery, and layout.

Implement color theory as it applies to design: additive, subtractive, CMYK, RGB, Hex, Pantone

Use a color blindness simulator to recognize and accommodate the needs of color- blind users when making color choices in a design.

List procedures used to ensure proper execution of a production plan include keeping time log.

Critique the work of others, drawing on design principles and project goals, to provide clear, specific, and constructive feedback.

Calculate the appropriate scale of a layout for a given output size & format.

Recognize and utilize size, weight, type, and amount of paper necessary for fulfilling project goals.

Choose appropriate design software applications to create art for end use.

Create original production pieces while serving client needs, meeting a deadline, and implementing the design elements and principles.

Identify and utilize appropriate editing, proofing (spelling/grammar), and journalism skills.

Maintain a working portfolio.

Demonstrate procedures to prepare work for presentation – digital portfolio, mounting, craftsmanship.

Critique a layout based on project requirements.

Collaborate with others to design and produce a finished project.

Utilize the iterative design process to achieve project goals.

Demonstrate a RAW photography workflow.

Demonstrate post-processing skills by utilizing more advanced editing software for photo enhancement.

Provide and receive constructive feedback on photographs by participating in critiques.

Capture digital images using a scanner and other digital devices.

Demonstrate appropriate scanner/program operations.

Demonstrate the application of focus, aperture, shutter, and ISO to achieve a properly exposed image, and to achieve the desired effect.

Demonstrate the use and operation of studio flash units to create and control artificial light sources.

Demonstrate the use of a camera and flash modifiers such as umbrellas, reflectors, or gels to alter the light and shadow created by the flash unit.

Demonstrate advanced use of composition elements and techniques by composing simple and balanced shots using the rule of thirds, framing, leading lines, and perspective.

Demonstrate basic editing by performing basic cropping, rotation, and exposure adjustments using simple editing tools.

Demonstrate and identify the application of visual storytelling through photography.

Define and utilize units of measure and proper uses of each (e.g., points, pixels, and/or inches).

Identify trim size, bleed size, and live area of a project.

Demonstrate having a plan by creating a comp and impose a multiple-page document.

Demonstrate the ability to create an ad to size.

Demonstrate an understanding of native file formats and file extensions (e.g., ai, jpg, psd, gif, png, indd, pdf, etc.) file organization, and file naming conventions.

Perform image/file conversions as appropriate (e.g., CMYK, RGB, and various color matching systems).

Demonstrate knowledge of spell check and proofreaders marks in order to proofread, edit, and make corrections/adjustments to copy.

Produce digital files using appropriate resolution.

Apply mathematics concepts and measurement techniques to design and finish layouts (e.g., converting fractions to decimals to the precision of 1/16 of an inch, working with different measurement units, and utilizing rulers and guidelines).

Import copy and format in a page layout program.

Set text with appropriate margins, alignment, formatting, gutters, and leading.

Design and produce a document using desired fonts, styles, margins, indents, tabs, pagination, and colors.

Create multiple page documents using text blocks, graphics, frames, and headings using drop caps and text wraps.

Create documents using grids, templates, master pages, paragraph style sheets, and character style sheets.

Determine appropriate size, resolution, and format of images before placing, embedding, and/or linking into a document.

Perform pre-flight, package, and compress files for export. Resolve problems that may occur including image resolution, overset text, missing fonts, missing graphics, number of inks, etc.

Export print-ready Portable Document Format (PDF).

Demonstrate proficiency with various photo editing tools such as, modify, correct image options and palettes, including but not limited to cropping, resizing, retouching, making selections, and using layers.

Apply layer masks effectively.

Apply advanced typographic settings, such as match font, and adjusting character and paragraph styles.

Demonstrate advanced retouching and restoration using techniques like frequency separation.

Apply the use of the Clone Source panel for precise cloning.

Organize projects with a well-structured layer and folder hierarchy.

Demonstrate the application of layer styles and effects to modify design elements.

Demonstrate the importing of assets and the exporting of designs/imagery.

Demonstrate non-destructive and destructive editing techniques including: adjustment layers, masks, and smart objects.

Recognize the affiliation between the vector tools in Photoshop and those of Illustrator. (e.g., the Pen, Freeform Pen, Curvature Pen, Add Anchor Point, Delete Anchor Point, Convert Point, Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse tool, etc.)

Demonstrate how to publish your image in a different format, rather than a working format.

Demonstrate the procedures for editing raster-based imagery, both high resolution and low resolution, in CMYK and RGB, and preparing files for both print and web media.

Identify and apply the ethical principles and values for the responsible use of Generative AI tools in applications such as Adobe Photoshop.

Demonstrate an efficient workflow using keyboard shortcuts.

Adjust basic reconstruction and retouching techniques.

Create precise selections using tools like the Lasso Tools, Pen Tool, Magic Wand, Quick Selection Tool and Object Selection Tool.

Define vector graphics.

Demonstrate layer management techniques.

Demonstrate the use of proper settings when saving or importing/exporting graphics.

Vectorize raster-based imagery using automated methods such as image trace.

Create custom paths using an appropriate tool.

Demonstrate the ability to apply color swatches.

Assign color matching systems (PMS), blends, and effects to create a unified vector image by selecting colors from color swatch libraries.

Demonstrate the use of 3D tools and effects to enhance text and objects.

Demonstrate the use of color in ways which allow for adequate color contrast for visually impaired or color blind.

Compare and contrast differences and appropriate applications of vector-based and raster images.

Use typography as a design element.

Set type on a path and within a shape.

Create outlines from text.

Demonstrate the application of patterns, textures, and gradients to objects.

Demonstrate assigning fill and stroke to objects.

Demonstrate the application of attributes, styles, and effects.

Demonstrate proficiency in transforming objects.

Identify industries, organizations, and careers that require design skills.

Create professional materials: cover letter, resume, formal letters, and emerging technologies. Level 2

Analyze the impact of a digital footprint, including but limited to gamer tags, avatars, e-mail addresses, and social media content.

Begin a working portfolio.

Receive and provide feedback constructively.

Identify and apply the ethical principles and values that guide the responsible use of digital tools and techniques in digital art and design, such as honesty, integrity, and respect.

Analyze ethical issues that arise from the creation, manipulation, and dissemination of digital artworks, such as authenticity, plagiarism, attribution, consent, and privacy.

Define an emerging technology.

Identify and describe an emerging technology, whether technical, software, or hardware- based.

Use appropriate technical, software, or hardware tools to create an original digital artwork which integrates an identified emerging technology (e.g. virtual reality, augmented reality, or 3D printing).

Define animation and its relationship to time.

Create a storyboard of proposed animation.

Create a simple frame-based/key frame animation.

Demonstrate use of controller palettes to review, loop, and play back animation.

Create a layer-based animation.

Animate a project using motion tweening.

Create, import, and organize assets in a project.

Render and export their compositions for publication to the desired output format.

Use folders and labels to organize and document their project.

Create, modify, and arrange compositions and layers.

Use precomps (precomposing), nesting, and proxies to optimize and simplify their workflow.

Use blending modes, track mattes, masks, and alpha channels to control the visibility and transparency of layers

Use keyframes, expressions, and graphs to animate the properties and attributes of layers

Demonstrate the application of effects and presets to enhance the appearance and functionality of layers.

Create, edit, and animate text and shape layers.

Demonstrate the application of text animators, text presets, shape tools, and shape modifiers to create dynamic typography and graphics.

Analyze existing Web sites for style and content.

Execute final Web pages from a Web authoring program.

Manage various asset folders.

Optimize photos and illustrations.

Identify Web color and resolution.

Create components to be used on a Web page (rollovers, buttons, banners, etc.).

Compare and contrast preferred formats for various page elements.

Analyze and design Web sites for aesthetic appeal.

Create a basic site architecture.

Plan a Web page design with thumbnail sketches, rough layouts, and site map.

Create a functional and esthetic interface.

Organize, optimize, and collect images and content for Website design.

Create consistency between Web design and existing marketing materials.

Describe the delivery of prototype to client and receipt of feedback from client.Define file management and illustrate examples of root/folder management.

Demonstrate workplace safety.

Demonstrate reading and writing skills.

Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace.

Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of job-specific tools and technologies.

Demonstrates information technology skills.

Demonstrates information security skills.

Demonstrates information literacy skills.

Demonstrate time and resource management skills.

Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability skills to changing job requirements.

Demonstrate career and life management skills and goal-making.

Demonstrate global or “big picture” thinking.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate teamwork.

Demonstrate customer service orientation.

Demonstrate respect for diversity.

Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.

Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrate work ethic.

Demonstrate integrity.

Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Describe possible threats to a laptop, tablet, computer, and/or network and methods of avoiding attacks.

Describe ethical and legal practices of safeguarding the confidentiality of business- related information.

Analyze accessibility laws and their impact on the end-user.

Define the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other civil rights legislation on a business/organization, its employees, and its customers.

Define differences between classroom and professional practices in regard to copyrights.

Discuss legal issues and the terms of use (e.g., plagiarism) related to copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to downloading of images, photographs, documents, video, sounds, music, trademarks, and other elements for personal use.

Explain the consequences of social, illegal, and unethical uses of technology (e.g., piracy; cyberbullying; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices in the work environment).

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of laptops, tablets, computers, and/or networks.

Identify proper netiquette when using e-mail, social media, and other technologies for communication purposes.

Demonstrate proficiency and skills associated with the use of technologies that are common to a specific occupation.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including the ethical use of technology. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Explain how participation in CTSOs can promote lifelong benefits in other professional and civic organizations.

List leadership opportunities that are available to students through participation in CTSO conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of a CTSO.

Explain how CTSOs are integral parts of specific clusters, majors, and/or courses.

Identify the purpose and goals of a Career and Technology Student Organization (CTSO).

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including professional development required for proficiency within their area. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Demonstrate proper workspace cleaning procedures.

Identify all fire exits.

Demonstrate safety procedures used in digital art and design program including safe body mechanics and ergonomics.

Identify contact information for classroom emergencies.

Identify lab equipment.

Identify lab policies and procedures.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including safety as required for proficiency within their area. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

SAFETY

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate web design skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

WEB DESIGN

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate animation skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

CREATING ANIMATIONS

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate photography skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES

Professionals demonstrate appropriate animation and motion graphics skills using Adobe After Effects. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

MOTION GRAPHICS: ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS

Professionals demonstrate appropriate animation and motion graphics skills using Cinema 4D. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

MOTION GRAPHICS: CINEMA 4D

Professionals demonstrate appropriate character and concept development skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

DIGITAL SCULPTING: ZBRUSH

Professionals explore emerging technologies to enhance and improve their existing skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Professionals prepare for careers in the Digital Art and Design industry. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital and Art Design program of study.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICS

Professionals demonstrate appropriate vector illustration skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

VECTOR ILLUSTRATION: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

Professionals demonstrate appropriate image creation and manipulation skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

IMAGE CREATION AND MANIPULATION: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

Professionals demonstrate appropriate document layout skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

DOCUMENT LAYOUT: ADOBE INDESIGN

Professionals demonstrate appropriate production practices. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PRODUCTION PRACTICES

Professionals demonstrate appropriate pre-production practices. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PRE-PRODUCTION PRACTICES

Professionals demonstrate appropriate typography skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

TYPOGRAPHY

Professionals demonstrate appropriate drawing skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED DRAWING SKILLS AND RENDERING

Create line drawings.

Design compositions that demonstrate the design principles (e.g. balance, proportion, unity.)

Render artwork using appropriate medium (e.g., ink, charcoal, pencil, digital tablet).

Apply color theory and harmony to layouts.

Create thumbnails and rough sketches.

Prepare photos and artwork for reproduction.

Prepare compositional layout.

Prepare electronic proofs.

Apply principles of visual hierarchy.

Demonstrate the appropriate use of forms and styles of typography.

Demonstrate the understanding and appropriate use of the anatomy of type (e.g., baseline, ascenders, descenders, serifs, and leading.)

Demonstrate the appropriate use caps, lowercase, uppercase, small caps, and ligatures.

Define dingbats, bullets, rules, glyphs, and symbols, plus their uses in publications.

Organize page information utilizing visual hierarchy.

List the major typefaces/font families and their uses, including web and chromatic fonts.

Apply letter spacing, tracking, kerning, leading, baseline shift, and horizontal scale.

Demonstrate the type arrangements: flush left–ragged right, flush right– ragged left, centered, justified, force justified, and widows and orphans.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate with industry-appropriate language (e.g., signatures, mock-up, two-up, media, substrates).

Create a clear message using color, typography, imagery, and layout.

Demonstrate an understanding of corporate identity including how branding affects consumer recognition.

Implement color theory as it applies to design: additive, subtractive, CMYK, RGB, Hex, Pantone.

Use a color blindness simulator to recognize and accommodate the needs of color- blind users when making color choices in a design.

Demonstrate appropriate use of space (positive vs. negative; size and proportion).

Demonstrate skills used when meeting with clients.

Demonstrate project management skills to estimate costs and establish a budget.

List practices used to schedule project workflow.

State the importance of obtaining approval/sign-off.

Demonstrate best practices in concept development including layout and copy.

Effectively use the elements of design: line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color.

Effectively use the principles of design: contrast, unity, repetition, rhythm, balance, emphasis, and proportion in a layout.

Produce a design concept based on customer need and target audience.

Demonstrate the ability to design within the constraints of various direct mail and digital publication requirements.

Utilize the iterative design process to achieve project goals.

Critique the work of others, drawing on design principles and project goals, to provide clear, specific, and constructive feedback.

Calculate the appropriate scale of a layout for a given output size & format.

Recognize and utilize size, weight, type, and amount of paper necessary for fulfilling project goals.

Describe techniques used to monitor, review, and adjust production schedule as necessary to meet quality standards Level 3)

Choose appropriate design software applications to create art for end use.

Create original production pieces while serving client needs, meeting a deadline, and implementing the design elements and principles.

Identify and utilize appropriate editing, proofing (spelling/grammar), and journalism skills.

Maintain a working portfolio.

Demonstrate procedures to prepare work for presentation – digital portfolio, mounting, craftsmanship.

Critique a layout based on project requirements.

Collaborate with others to design and produce a finished project.

Define and utilize units of measure and proper uses of each (e.g., points, pixels, and/or inches).

Identify trim size, bleed size, and live area of a project.

Create a dummy mockup or comp of a multipage document that demonstrates planned page layout and imposed pages based on production method (conventional or digital printing).

Demonstrate the ability to create an ad to size.

Demonstrate an understanding of native file formats and file extensions (e.g., ai, jpg, psd, gif, png, indd, pdf, etc.), file organization, and file naming conventions.

Perform image/file conversions as appropriate (e.g. CMYK, RGB, and various color matching systems).

Demonstrate knowledge of spell check and proofreaders’ marks in order to proofread, edit, and make corrections/adjustments to copy.

Produce digital files using appropriate resolution.

Apply mathematics concepts and measurement techniques to design and finish layouts (e.g., converting fractions to decimals to the precision of 1/16 of an inch, working with different measurement units, and utilizing rulers and guidelines).

Publish/export a digital document to streamline content sharing and editing.

Import copy and format in a page layout program.

Set text with appropriate margins, alignment, formatting, gutters, and leading.

Design and produce a document using desired fonts, styles, margins, indents, tabs, pagination, and colors.

Create multiple page documents using text blocks, graphics, frames, and headings using drop caps and text wraps.

Create documents using grids, templates, master pages, paragraph style sheets, and character style sheets.

Determine appropriate size, resolution, and format of images before placing, embedding, and/or linking into a document.

Perform pre-flight, package, and compress files for export. Resolve problems that may occur including image resolution, overset text, missing fonts, missing graphics, number of inks, etc.

Export print-ready Portable Document Format (PDF).

Demonstrate proficiency with various photo editing tools such as, modify, correct image options and palettes, including but not limited to cropping, resizing, retouching, making selections, and using layers.

Apply layer masks effectively.

Apply advanced typographic settings, such as match font, and adjusting character and paragraph styles.

Demonstrate advanced retouching and restoration using techniques like frequency separation.

Apply the use of the Clone Source panel for precise cloning.

Organize projects with a well-structured layer and folder hierarchy.

Demonstrate the application of layer styles and effects to modify design elements.

Demonstrate the importing of assets and the exporting of designs/imagery.

Demonstrate automation tasks such as using actions to create various effects.

Integrate Photoshop into Creative Cloud design and production workflow to manipulate and update images.

Demonstrate non-destructive and destructive editing techniques including adjustment layers, masks, and smart objects.

Recognize the affiliation between the vector tools in Photoshop and those of Illustrator. (e.g. the Pen, Freeform Pen, Curvature Pen, Add Anchor Point, Delete Anchor Point, Convert Point, Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse tool, etc.)

Demonstrate how to publish your image in a different format, rather than a working format.

Demonstrate the procedures for editing raster-based imagery, both high resolution and low resolution, in CMYK and RGB, and preparing files for both print and web media.

Identify and apply the ethical principles and values for the responsible use of Generative AI tools in applications such as Adobe Photoshop.

Demonstrate an efficient workflow using keyboard shortcuts.

Adjust basic reconstruction and retouching techniques.

Create precise selections using tools like the Lasso Tools, Pen Tool, Magic Wand, Quick Selection Tool and Object Selection Tool.

Use vector graphics appropriately.

Demonstrate the use of layers for the organization of artwork.

Demonstrate the use of proper settings when saving or importing/exporting graphics.

Identify settings for the optimal image tracing results.

Create custom paths using an appropriate tool.

Demonstrate the ability to apply color swatches in order to match for print.

Develop color schemes.

Demonstrate the use of 3D tools and effects to enhance text and objects.

Demonstrate the use of color in ways which allow for adequate color contrast for visually impaired or color blind.

Define bezier curve and other design-related terms.

Demonstrate the use of visual and typographical hierarchy.

Compare and contrast differences and appropriate applications of vector-based and raster images.

Demonstrate use and importance of rulers, guides and grids.

Demonstrate proficiency in using the pen tool for image creation.

Demonstrate the use of libraries for asset management and distribution.

Prepare for Adobe Illustrator certification test. (Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator).

Use typography as a design element.

Set type on a path and within a shape.

Create outlines from text.

Demonstrate the application of patterns, textures, and gradients to objects.

Demonstrate assigning fill and stroke to objects.

Demonstrate the application of attributes, styles, and effects.

Demonstrate proficiency in transforming objects.

Prepare materials for interaction with industries and organizations that require design skills (resume, digital and print portfolio, social media presence, etc.)

Refine and promote a digital or print portfolio.

Receive and provide constructive feedback through client and peer critiques.

Apply the ethical principles and values that guide the responsible use of digital tools and techniques in digital art and design, such as honesty, integrity, and respect, including the use of emerging technologies such as AI.

Investigate and address ethical issues that arise from the creation, manipulation, and dissemination of digital artworks, such as authenticity, plagiarism, attribution, consent, and privacy.

Identify and describe an emerging technology, whether technical, software, or hardware- based and its application in the digital art world.

Use appropriate technical, software, or hardware tools to create an original digital artwork which integrates an identified emerging technology (e.g., virtual reality, augmented reality, or 3D printing).

Demonstrate efficient navigation of the Zbrush interface (e.g., gizmo, camera).

Block out organic shapes.

Use primitives and DynaMesh basics to work efficiently (e.g., sculpting, combining, imperfections).

Demonstrate the use of various types of brushes and tools. (e.g., brushes, symmetry, smoothing).

Demonstrate how to properly prepare a model for compositing in Photoshop or other appropriate application.

Utilize Zspheres to block out a design.

Demonstrate the use of polypainting to develop a model (e.g., nanomesh, fibermesh).

Experiment with lighting in the scene.

Create and edit 3D models, animations, and simulations using Cinema 4D.

Demonstrate the use of Redshift renderer to create advanced lighting and material designs.

Demonstrate the manipulation of objects.

Demonstrate the application of materials.

Demonstrate the use of MoGraph to create dynamic animations.

Demonstrate the use of fields to control elements.

Apply the elements and principles of design to compose effective 3D designs.

Demonstrate effective use of cameras, lighting, and rendering tools to create a desired effect.

Demonstrate effective typographical design and animation.

Demonstrate how to prepare a design for export into another application.

Create, import, and organize assets in a project.

Render and export their compositions for publication to the desired output format.

Use folders and labels to organize and document their project.

Create, modify, and arrange compositions and layers.

Use precomps (precomposing), nesting, and proxies to optimize and simplify their workflow.

Use blending modes, track mattes, masks, and alpha channels to control the visibility and transparency of layers

Use keyframes, expressions, and graphs to animate the properties and attributes of layers

Demonstrate the application of effects and presets to enhance the appearance and functionality of layers.

Create, edit, and animate text and shape layers.

Demonstrate the application of text animators, text presets, shape tools, and shape modifiers to create dynamic typography and graphics.

Demonstrate a RAW photography workflow.

Demonstrate post-processing skills by utilizing more advanced editing software for photo enhancement.

Provide and receive constructive feedback on photographs by participating in critiques.

Capture digital images using a scanner and other digital devices.

Demonstrate appropriate scanner/program operations.

Demonstrate the application of focus, aperture, shutter, and ISO to achieve a properly exposed image, and to achieve the desired effect.

Demonstrate the use and operation of studio flash units to create and control artificial light sources.

Demonstrate the use of a camera and flash modifiers such as umbrellas, reflectors, or gels to alter the light and shadow created by the flash unit.

Demonstrate advanced use of composition elements and techniques by composing simple and balanced shots using the rule of thirds, framing, leading lines, and perspective.

Demonstrate basic editing by performing basic cropping, rotation, and exposure adjustments using simple editing tools.

Demonstrate and identify the application of visual storytelling through photography.

Define animation and its relationship to time.

Create a storyboard of proposed animation.

Create a simple frame-based/key frame animation.

Demonstrate use of controller palettes to review, loop, and play back animation.

Create a layer-based animation.

Animate a project using motion tweening.

Analyze existing web sites for style and content.

Compare and contrast preferred formats for various page elements.

Analyze and design websites for functionality and visual appeal.

Evaluate the user interface and enhance the user experience through web design best practices.

Plan a web page design with thumbnail sketches, wireframe, and site map.

Create a functional plan for a user interface in the form of a mockup.

Organize, optimize, and collect images and content for website design.

Integrate client or individual brand identity and standards into web design.

Edit and refine design based on client feedback.

Demonstrate workplace safety.

Demonstrate reading and writing skills.

Demonstrates professionalism in the workplace.

Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills.

Demonstrates knowledge and use of job-specific tools and technologies.

Demonstrates information technology skills.

Demonstrates information security skills.

Demonstrates information literacy skills.

Demonstrate time and resource management skills.

Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability skills to changing job requirements.

Demonstrate career and life management skills and goal-making.

Demonstrate global or “big picture” thinking.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate teamwork.

Demonstrate customer service orientation.

Demonstrate respect for diversity.

Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.

Demonstrate conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrate work ethic.

Demonstrate integrity.

Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.

Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including positive work practices and interpersonal skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

PERSONAL QUALITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Describe possible threats to a laptop, tablet, computer, and/or network and methods of avoiding attacks.

Describe ethical and legal practices of safeguarding the confidentiality of business- related information.

Analyze accessibility laws and their impact on the end-user.

Define the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other civil rights legislation on a business/organization, its employees, and its customers.

Define differences between classroom and professional practices in regard to copyrights.

Discuss legal issues and the terms of use (e.g., plagiarism) related to copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to downloading of images, photographs, documents, video, sounds, music, trademarks, and other elements for personal use.

Explain the consequences of social, illegal, and unethical uses of technology (e.g., piracy; cyberbullying; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices in the work environment).

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of laptops, tablets, computers, and/or networks.

Identify proper netiquette when using e-mail, social media, and other technologies for communication purposes.

Demonstrate proficiency and skills associated with the use of technologies that are common to a specific occupation.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including the ethical use of technology. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Explain how participation in CTSOs can promote lifelong benefits in other professional and civic organizations.

List leadership opportunities that are available to students through participation in CTSO conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain the benefits and responsibilities of being a member of a CTSO.

Explain how CTSOs are integral parts of specific clusters, majors, and/or courses.

Identify the purpose and goals of a Career and Technology Student Organization (CTSO).

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including professional development required for proficiency within their area. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Demonstrate proper workspace cleaning procedures.

Identify all fire exits.

Demonstrate safety procedures used in digital art and design program including safe body mechanics and ergonomics.

Identify contact information for classroom emergencies.

Identify lab equipment.

Identify lab policies and procedures.

Proficient professionals know the academic subject matter, including safety as required for proficiency within their area. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in any program of study.

SAFETY

Digital artists demonstrate appropriate web design skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

WEB DESIGN

Proficient professionals demonstrate appropriate animation skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

CREATING ANIMATIONS

Digital artists demonstrate appropriate photography skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINCIPLES

Digital artists demonstrate appropriate animation and motion graphics skills using Adobe After Effects or equivalent software. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

MOTION GRAPHICS: (modeled after ADOBE AFTER EFFECTS)

Professionals demonstrate appropriate animation and motion graphics skills using Cinema 4D. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

MOTION GRAPHICS: (modeled after CINEMA 4D)

Professionals demonstrate appropriate character and concept development skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

DIGITAL SCULPTING: ZBRUSH

Digital artists explore emerging technologies to enhance and improve their existing skills. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Digital artists have knowledge of the career pathways found in the Digital Art and Design industry. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Digital artists demonstrate appropriate designer/client relationships. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

DESIGNER/CLIENT RELATIONS

Digital artists demonstrate appropriate business skills and knowledge. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

BUSINESS OF DIGITAL ART DESIGN

Digital artists acquire appropriate certifications/credentials. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

EVALUATION AND CRITIQUE

Digital artists acquire appropriate certifications/credentials. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

CERTIFICATIONS

Digital artists demonstrate appropriate professional development skills and knowledge. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

CAREER PREPARATION

Digital artists present and maintain a portfolio of their work consistent with fundamental design practices. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in the Digital Art and Design program of study.

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

Exhibit evidence of proficiency among multiple portfolio pieces in the following practices.

Typography

Pre-production practices

Production Practices

Photographic Principles

Image manipulation

Vector illustration

Document layout

Update resume.

Explain the advantages of different types of portfolios.

Research different kinds of networking opportunities.

Demonstrate application of creative commons licenses and how they are used in the design industry.

Explain the importance of obtaining media releases.

Investigate independent digital art and design opportunities.

Prepare and test for College and Career Ready certification(s).

Establish project requirements.

Identify the purpose, target market and audience market for the final product(s).

Demonstrate knowledge of project management tasks and responsibilities.

Communicate with others (such as peers and clients) about design plans.

Ensure ADA compliance.

Analyze, refine and iterate design based on client and/or peer feedback.

Critique work effectively.

Prepare a digital design/art services quote for prospective work.

Demonstrate strategies to promote digital design/art services.

Summarize practices for planning and growing successful services.

Evaluate personal productivity over the course of a design project.

Investigate methods for protecting/managing intellectual property rights (e.g., Creative Commons vs. professional trademark/patent/legal services).

Explain the basic fundamentals of a business, such as cost, estimates, and productivity.

Summarize the use and application of various industry standards and specifications.

Explain how copyright laws apply to printing companies.

Describe the differences between, and the advantages/disadvantages of: in-line; off-line; and, near-line finishing.

Establish a regular communication schedule with the client.

Demonstrate understanding of client needs.

Establish and meet client timelines.

Present work to the client using appropriate media and format.

Receive and respond to client feedback by iterating designs as required.

Maintain open and timely communication with the client regarding changes in scope or cost of the project.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Photo Editor – Photo editors work with real-life images to adjust, color-correct or combine images to create the desired final image. Image editing can be as simple as adjusting the lighting and color balance on a photograph or as drastic as changing garment colors or adding logo information or banners to the image.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a User Interface (UI) Designer – The UI designer is responsible for ensuring every webpage or operational step of the final product follows the user experience (UX) designer's intent.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a User Experience (UX Designer) – UX designers make products, services and websites enjoyable and accessible for users. They consider the intended end-use of the product and how the product feels to the consumer to ensure it is a user-friendly product or service.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Motion Graphic Designer – Create artwork for the web, television, or film. They use visual effects, animation and other cinematic techniques to bring life to their creations.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Colorist – A colorist in the film industry creates a visual story for a production, through adjusting the hues in the corrected film through color grading techniques.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Concept Artist – Concept artists develop the initial visual concepts (characters, props, vehicles, environments) from a script or creative brief.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a 3D Rendering Specialist –A 3D rendering specialist utilizes drawings and technical information to construct 3D models representative of the client’s desired goals.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Character Designer – Create and draw the visual elements which describe the characters, environments, and props associated with characters in game design and other media.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Product Visualization Designer – Uses renderings, images, and artwork to visually communicate products to customers.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of an Apparel Designer – Apparel graphic designers create individual, original images for clothing. They develop a strong understanding of the brand's customers and ensure their graphics are cohesive and visually appealing to that audience. They design a variety of images and font-based graphics for screen printing on shirts, pocket-placed embroidery designs and any other special designs or prints the brand's design executives want to include on their clothing.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Logo Designer – Logo designers develop visually compelling graphics or symbols to represent a company, product, brand or service.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Packaging Designer – Packaging designers—or production designers—develop the box, container and labels on a product to protect the product during shipping and communicate important features to the customer.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Web Designer – Web designers assist in developing websites by creating individual web pages, designing page layouts and developing graphics for the website. They are also responsible for designing the navigation menus, drop-down options and the website's structure.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Multimedia Designer – Multimedia designers create complex animated images and videos using art and computerized animation programs. They plan out the animation by sketching, creating scale models and developing computerized graphics to build the story.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of an Advertising Designer – Advertising designers use graphic design, sketching and photography to create visually compelling marketing materials for a brand or company. They create billboards, magazine advertisements, website advertisements and any other requested promotional materials.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of a Publication Designer – Publication designers develop the layout, visual appearance and graphics for a range of printed publications. Companies that create annual reports, research papers, books, catalogs and user manuals use internal or freelance publication designers to add images and graphics to the written information.

Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of an Art Director – The art director is a high-level executive responsible for guiding the design team's vision, directing the theme concept and overseeing all design artwork. They can work in a variety of industries including fashion, print publications, advertising, television or consumer products.

Identify and describe an emerging technology, whether technical, software, or hardware- based and its application in the digital art world.

Use appropriate technical, software, or hardware tools to create an original digital artwork which integrates an identified emerging technology (e.g., virtual reality, augmented reality, or 3D printing).

Demonstrate efficient navigation of the Zbrush interface (e.g., gizmo, camera).

Block out organic shapes.

Use primitives and DynaMesh basics to work efficiently (e.g., sculpting, combining, imperfections).

Demonstrate the use of various types of brushes and tools. (e.g., brushes, symmetry, smoothing).

Demonstrate how to properly prepare a model for compositing in Photoshop or other appropriate application.

Utilize Zspheres to block out a design.

Demonstrate the use of polypainting to develop a model (e.g., nanomesh, fibermesh).

Experiment with lighting in the scene.

Create and edit 3D models, animations, and simulations using Cinema 4D.

Demonstrate the use of Redshift renderer to create advanced lighting and material designs.

Demonstrate the manipulation of objects.

Demonstrate the application of materials.

Demonstrate the use of MoGraph to create dynamic animations.

Demonstrate the use of fields to control elements.

Apply the elements and principles of design to compose effective 3D designs.

Demonstrate effective use of cameras, lighting, and rendering tools to create a desired effect.

Demonstrate effective typographical design and animation.

Demonstrate how to prepare a design for export into another application.

Create, import, and organize assets in a project.

Render and export their compositions for publication to the desired output format.

Use folders and labels to organize and document their project.

Create, modify, and arrange compositions and layers.

Use precomps (precomposing), nesting, and proxies to optimize and simplify their workflow.

Use blending modes, track mattes, masks, and alpha channels to control the visibility and transparency of layers

Use keyframes, expressions, and graphs to animate the properties and attributes of layers

Demonstrate the application of effects and presets to enhance the appearance and functionality of layers.

Create, edit, and animate text and shape layers.

Demonstrate the application of text animators, text presets, shape tools, and shape modifiers to create dynamic typography and graphics.

Demonstrate a RAW photography workflow.

Demonstrate post-processing skills by utilizing more advanced editing software for photo enhancement.

Provide and receive constructive feedback on photographs by participating in critiques.

Capture digital images using a scanner and other digital devices.

Demonstrate appropriate scanner/program operations.

Demonstrate the application of focus, aperture, shutter, and ISO to achieve a properly exposed image, and to achieve the desired effect.

Demonstrate the use and operation of studio flash units to create and control artificial light sources.

Demonstrate the use of a camera and flash modifiers such as umbrellas, reflectors, or gels to alter the light and shadow created by the flash unit.

Demonstrate advanced use of composition elements and techniques by composing simple and balanced shots using the rule of thirds, framing, leading lines, and perspective.

Demonstrate basic editing by performing basic cropping, rotation, and exposure adjustments using simple editing tools.

Demonstrate and identify the application of visual storytelling through photography.

Define animation and its relationship to time.

Create a storyboard of proposed animation.

Create a simple frame-based/key frame animation.

Demonstrate use of controller palettes to review, loop, and play back animation.

Create a layer-based animation.

Animate a project using motion tweening.

Analyze existing web sites for style and content.

Compare and contrast preferred formats for various page elements.

Analyze and design websites for functionality and visual appeal.

Evaluate the user interface and enhance the user experience through web design best practices.

Plan a web page design with thumbnail sketches, wireframe, and site map.

Create a functional plan for a user interface in the form of a mockup.

Organize, optimize, and collect images and content for website design.

Integrate client or individual brand identity and standards into web design.

Edit and refine design based on client feedback.

Assemble a career portfolio of a variety of printed documents produced in the course, including a flyer, a newsletter, a brochure, business cards, a letterhead, an advertisement, labels, and information forms.

Create a résumé to include in the portfolio.

Explain the purpose of portfolios and how to select the pieces to include in the portfolio.

Identify careers in the desktop publishing field.

Developing a Desktop Publishing Portfolio

Perform color separations.

Describe the purpose and process of color separation.

Explain preprint color requirements.

Describe characteristics and uses of basic color models (e.g., RGB, CMYK, etc.).

Adjust printer/publication for desired output.

Select appropriate printer.

Printing the Documents

Incorporate original digital camera image into a desktop publication.

Incorporate original scanned digitized graphics/text files into a desktop publication.

Import charts and/or tables from a database software program into a desktop published document.

Import charts and/or tables from a spreadsheet software program into a desktop published document.

Import text and tables from a word processing program into a desktop published document.

Generate a variety of documents such as flyers, bulletins, proposals, reports, business cards, greeting cards, transparencies, brochures, handouts, information forms, etc.

Develop a desktop publication including original graphics created using drawing and paint tools.

Design a layout for readability and attractiveness by use of effective white space, column position and spacing, page margins, and graphics placement (boxes, lines, illustrations, images, etc.).

Plan printed presentations of text by determining appropriate typography, spacing elements, and emphasis features.

Determine the most appropriate type of desktop publication based upon the purpose, intended audience, life of the publication, cost limits, and time constraints.

Producing of Documents

Proofread, edit, and revise text using standard proofreading symbols.

Convert elements (logos, body copy, charts, and graphs) from standard business applications into compatible format (e.g., psd, png, bmp, pdf, gif, jpeg, and tiff) for use in desktop publishing projects.

Define terms related to typography: screen/printer fonts, downloadable (soft) fonts, typesetting, galleys, postscript printers, serifs, points, picas, alignment of text, drop shadows, leading, tracking, and kerning.

Define terms related to artwork such as line art, continuous tone, halftone, halftone screen, cropping, scaling, vector and raster graphics, and resolution.

Define terms in the design process: thumbnails, rough drafts, and comprehensive layout (comp).

Creating and Designing Layout

Convert various graphic file formats.

Edit a digital image.

List factors that affect quality imaging.

Acquire digital image from sources such as scanner, digital cameras, Internet, etc.

Define various types of graphic file formats.

Digital Imaging

Explain the term "effective white space."

Demonstrate effective use of clip art and other graphics in publications.

Demonstrate effective use of type fonts.

Use color tables (e.g., hue and saturation).

Demonstrate effective use of color.

Design Principles

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic software needed for desktop publishing (operating system, data/word processing, graphics software, page layout, graphics formats, etc.).

Demonstrate an understanding of the basic hardware components needed for desktop publishing (CPU, memory, external drives, expansion boards, and ports) and input/output devices (scanners, digital cameras, monitors, graphic tablets, tablet PCs, etc.).

Define desktop publishing.

Understanding Technology

Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development.

List opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization conferences/competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain the goals and objectives of related student organizations.

Explain how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses.

Student Organizations

Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills (e.g., communication, respect, teamwork).

Identify positive work practices (e.g., appropriate dress code for the workplace, personal grooming, punctuality, time management, organization).

Employability Skills

Describe ethical and legal practices in business professions such as safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information.

Identify netiquette including the use of e-mail, social networking, blogs, texting, and chatting.

Discuss computer crimes, terms of use, and legal issues such as copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to scanned and downloaded clip art images, photographs, documents, video, recorded sounds and music, trademarks, and other elements for use in Web publications.

Differentiate between freeware, shareware, and public domain software copyrights.

Explain the consequences of illegal, social, and unethical uses of information technologies (e.g., piracy; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices).

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of computers and networks.

Describe the threats to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with virus attacks.

Identify major causes of work-related accidents in offices.

Safety and Ethics

Recognize technology applications available/used in EMS.

Communicate using technology to access and distribute data and other information.

Information Technology Applications

Demonstrate the use of the Recognize, Assess/Avoid, Identify, and Notify (RAIN) method in a hazardous materials (hazmat) situation.

Demonstrate proper lifting and carrying techniques to prevent physical injury.

Demonstrate proper training techniques to prevent physical injury (stretching, strengthening, conditioning, etc.).

Demonstrate use of navigation skills (maps, GPS units, Google Earth, etc.).

Demonstrate hand washing techniques.

Demonstrate use of visual aids (binoculars, telescopes, night vision goggles (NVG), thermal imaging, etc.) including verbalizing the objects or people that visual aids are being used to identify.

Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE and BSI).

Technical Skills

Demonstrate proper body mechanics.

Discuss the relationship between health, lifestyle, and personal risk factors.

Identify behaviors and factors affecting the EMS professional's health and well-being negatively.

Discuss positive steps that the EMS professional takes to help reduce/alleviate stress and promote health and wellness.

Explain how to recognize the causes and signals of personal stress.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of critical incident stress.

Discuss possible emotional reactions that EMS professionals, patient, and family may experience when faced with trauma, illness, death, and dying.

Health Maintenance Practices

Apply effective techniques for managing team conflict.

Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader.

Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.

Recognize characteristics of effective teams.

Understand roles and responsibilities of team members.

Teamwork

Explain the need to determine scene safety.

Discuss principles of basic emergency response in natural disasters and other emergencies.

Describe fire safety in a healthcare setting.

Understand implications of hazardous materials.

Recognize basic safety labels and placards (biohazards, poisons, etc.).

Apply safety techniques in the work environment.

Apply principles of body mechanics.

Discuss the principles of infection control, personal protective equipment (PPE), and body substance isolation (BSI).

Safety Practices

Evaluate the cultural use of verbal and nonverbal language in a variety of healthcare scenarios.

Demonstrate respectful and empathetic treatment of ALL patients/clients (customer service).

Understand cultural diversity as it impacts healthcare.

Apply procedures for reporting activities and behaviors that affect the health, safety, and welfare of others.

Recognize ethical issues and their implications related to healthcare.

Differentiate between ethical and legal issues impacting healthcare.

Differentiate between ethics and morals.

Identify code of ethics (e.g., National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians [NREMT] Code of Ethics, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians [NAEMT] Code of Ethics).

Define basic terms and standards related to ethical practices.

Ethics

Identify forms of unsafe or hostile work environments.

Differentiate the actions and responsibilities of EMS professionals when interacting with law enforcement.

Explain the importance, necessity, and legality of patient confidentiality (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act [HIPAA] and Family Education Rights and Privacy Act [FERPA]).

Discuss the issues of abandonment, negligence, and battery and their implications for EMS professionals.

Discuss the methods of obtaining consent.

Define types of consent.

Discuss advance directives and local or state provisions regarding EMS application.

Define the EMS professional's scope of practice.

Define terms and standards related to legal responsibilities.

Legal Responsibilities

Observe and participate in service learning/work-based learning (virtual, guest speakers, etc.) and HOSA activities.

Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services, or biotechnology research and development).

Discuss levels of education, credentialing requirements, and employment trends in healthcare.

Apply employability skills in healthcare (attendance policy and time management).

Summarize professional standards as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality, and behavior.

Classify the personal traits and attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team.

Employability Skills

Characterize the various methods used to access the EMS system in your community.

Define medical direction, and discuss the EMS professional's role in the process.

Define quality improvement, and discuss the EMS professional's role in the process.

Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of EMS professionals from other healthcare professionals.

Define emergency medical services (EMS) systems.

Understand the healthcare delivery system (public, private, government, and non-profit).

Explain the factors influencing healthcare delivery systems.

Systems

Apply procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping.

Recognize elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, and formatting).

Apply speaking and active listening skills.

Recognize the elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.

Distinguish subjective and objective information.

Recognize barriers to communication.

Interpret verbal and nonverbal communication.

Communications

Demonstrate sound study skills, test taking skills, and note taking skills.

Record time using the 24-hour clock.

Apply mathematical computations related to healthcare procedures (metric and household, conversions and measurements).

Recognize body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities.

Identify basic structure of the human body.

Academic Foundation

Describe the steps of the sales process (e.g., approach, determining needs, demonstrate, answering questions, close, suggestion selling, follow-up).

Describe cost-effective advertising and sales techniques that promote your company.

Identify domestic and international cultural differences that affect business.

Identify the role of business to promote goodwill (e.g., community service, social responsibility, environmental impact, etc.) and customer loyalty.

Describe the objectives of a public relations program.

Public Relations and Customer Service

Illustrate the process of placing a secure order and payment using online services from a customer and company perspective.

Identify security issues for traditional and non-traditional businesses (e.g., viruses, hacking, phishing, client information, theft, fraud, shoplifting, etc.).

Define terms related to online business (e.g., HTTPS, SSL and data encryption, search engine ranking, site traffic, key words/meta tags, etc.).

Describe tracking, confirmation and delivery of products and services.

Explain the kinds of ordering, payment, and delivery services required for traditional and non-traditional types of business purchases.

Discuss selling products and services through traditional and non-traditional systems (e.g., storefronts, Web sites, auctions, etc.).

Business Practices

Identify legal hiring practices and anti-discrimination laws and practices.

Identify components of an employee policies and procedures manual (e.g., acceptable use policy, technology abuse, non-compete policy, grievance, compensation and benefits, training and retention, etc.).

Describe various recruitment techniques.

Create job descriptions for every job.

Identify government sites useful to business.

Identify domestic (intrastate and interstate) and global trade laws (tariffs, quotas, etc.) as they pertain to traditional and non-traditional business.

Identify types of insurance for employees and businesses (e.g., medical, dental, life, property and casualty, workman's compensation, etc.).

Define sales tax requirements.

Define employer/employee taxes requirements.

Explain federal, state, and local regulations that affect small business ownership.

Legal Regulations

Estimate start-up costs and projected business expenses for one year and the funding needed to begin the business using the pro forma income statement.

Complete a pro forma income statement and balance sheet.

Interpret financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow projections, and summary of sales and cash receipts).

Prepare a pro forma budget.

Prepare a management plan (incorporate legal requirements, business protection, and operations).

Develop an organizational chart.

Estimate the cost of equipment, supplies, and inventory.

Design a physical layout to meet the needs of the business medium.

Select appropriate medium (e.g., physical location, web, mobile transport, etc.).

Determine the marketing mix (product, price, place, and promotion).

Define the industry characteristics, major competitors, and market segment.

Identify industry trends, competition, and market segment using various research techniques.

Select a business opportunity based on research.

Describe the parts of a business plan.

Discuss the purposes for creating a business plan.

Business Plan

Define economic terms such as monopoly, scarcity, elastic good, inelastic good, public good, fixed cost, variable cost, opportunity cost, and break-even point.

Explain the concept of supply and demand.

Identify characteristics of domestic and global market economies and their various structures (e.g., command market, mixed, socialist, etc.).

Business Economics

Describe other sources that can provide debt capital (e.g., partnerships, venture capitalists, friends, family, etc.).

Explain Small Business Administration loans.

Identify different types of bank loans.

Financing a Business

Identify and define the growth stages of traditional and non-traditional businesses.

Compare and contrast characteristics of business-to-business transactions and business-to-consumer transactions.

Identify opportunities of traditional and non-traditional business ventures (e.g., e-commerce, online auctions, bartering, social advertising).

Distinguish between four ways in which a business may be acquired and/or operated (purchase an existing business, enter the family business, purchase a franchise, or start a new business).

List the advantages and disadvantages of different types of business ownership.

Business Structures

Explain the technical, networking, social, interpersonal, and communication skills needed by entrepreneurs.

Complete a self-analysis to identify potential entrepreneurial interests.

Identify characteristics of entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurial Characteristics

Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development.

List opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization conferences/competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other activities.

Explain the goals and objectives of related student organizations.

Explain how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses.

Student Organizations

Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills (e.g., communication, respect, teamwork).

Identify positive work practices (e.g., appropriate dress code for the workplace, personal grooming, punctuality, time management, organization).

Employability Skills

Describe ethical and legal practices in business professions such as safeguarding the confidentiality of business-related information.

Identify netiquette including the use of e-mail, social networking, blogs, texting, and chatting.

Discuss computer crimes, terms of use, and legal issues such as copyright laws, fair use laws, and ethics pertaining to scanned and downloaded clip art images, photographs, documents, video, recorded sounds and music, trademarks, and other elements for use in Web publications.

Differentiate between freeware, shareware, and public domain software copyrights.

Explain the consequences of illegal, social, and unethical uses of information technologies (e.g., piracy; illegal downloading; licensing infringement; inappropriate uses of software, hardware, and mobile devices).

Identify potential abuse and unethical uses of computers and networks.

Describe the threats to a computer network, methods of avoiding attacks, and options in dealing with virus attacks.

Identify major causes of work-related accidents in offices.

Safety and Ethics

Incorporate 21st Century Skills.

Exhibit career preparation skills.

Explore personal interests, aptitudes, and abilities.

Research family-related careers.

Explore family related career paths.

Careers

Investigate crisis prevention strategies.

Explore the impact of a crisis on individuals and families.

Identify the types of events that can lead to a family crisis.

Discuss what constitutes a crisis.

Define crisis.

Explore different types of individual and family crises.

Crisis Management

Identify expenses and expenditures.

Evaluate the rewards and challenges of living independently.

Distinguish wants from needs.

Analyze financial resources.

Demonstrate effective time management skills.

Identify factors that lead to effective resource management skills.

Family Resource Management

Explain the importance of postnatal care.

Describe the childbirth process.

Explain the importance of prenatal care and development.

Scrutinize the various components of raising a child.

Critique the social and emotional aspects of marriage.

Analyze the financial aspects of single life versus marriage.

Describe the laws related to marriage.

Determine the importance of preparing for a family.

Family Development

Explain spirituality.

Describe the effects of stress.

Describe the consequences of risky behavior.

Analyze the effects of eating disorders.

Describe the benefits of regular exercise.

Identify food varieties and appropriate serving sizes.

Determine the risk factors that are damaging to a healthy lifestyle.

Healthy Lifestyles

Explore the cultural differences in relationships.

Explain how personal values affect relationship choices.

Describe the characteristics of a healthy relationship.

Examine the different types of relationships.

Analyze the various types of relationships.

Analyze the consequences of making decisions.

Explain how values, goals, and resources influence the management of decisions.

Apply the steps in the decision making process.

Analyze the decision making process.

Analyze the effects of technology on communication.

Demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills.

Describe characteristics of healthy relationships.

Identify strategies to overcome communication barriers.

Identify the different types of communication.

Apply communication skills that contribute to healthy relationships.

Interpersonal Skills

Fire and Life Safety Initiatives

Fire Origin and Cause Determination

Loss Control

Fire Control

Fire Streams

Fire Hose

Water Supply

Tactical Ventilation

Ground Ladders

Forcible Entry

Scene Lighting

Structural Search, Victim Removal, and Firefighter Survival

Ropes, Webbing, and Knots

Portable Fire Extinguishers

Fire Behavior

Building Construction

Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment

Fire Department Communications

Firefighter Safety and Health

Orientation and Fire Service History

Summarize the history and culture of the fire service.

Describe the mission and organizational characteristics of the fire service.

Identify the function of various fire company types and line functions in a fire department.

Explain fire service organizational principles.

Describe the function of fire department regulations and standard operating procedures.

Identify external organizations likely to interact with fire departments.

List the main types of job-related firefighter fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.

Describe ways to maintain safety in training.

State the practices a Firefighter I uses for emergency scene preparedness and safety.

Perform scene management at a roadway incident.

Explain the importance of personnel accountability.

Recognize the impact of firefighter fatalities on associated groups of people.

Describe the NFPA and OSHA standards and regulations related to firefighter safety and health.

Summarize the model that supports the concept of risk management.

Describe the 16 Life Safety Initiatives and their importance.

Describe fire department safety and health programs and awareness issues.

Mount and dismount an apparatus.

Describe ways to help prevent accidents and injuries in fire stations and facilities.

Explain general guidelines for tool and equipment safety.

Describe the information required to dispatch emergency services.

Handle emergency and non-emergency calls.

Describe the systems used for internal communications.

Explain radio limitations that may impact internal communications.

Use a portable radio for routine and emergency communications.

Describe the purpose of personal protective equipment.

Summarize safety precautions for refilling SCBA cylinders.

Change an SCBA cylinder.

Explain safety precautions for SCBA use.

Describe non-emergency and emergency exit indicators and techniques.

Describe characteristics of each type of personal protective equipment.

Summarize guidelines for the care of personal protective clothing.

Explain safety considerations for personal protective equipment.

Identify respiratory hazards and types of respiratory protection equipment.

Identify the components of an SCBA.

Describe the limitations of respiratory protection equipment.

Don and doff PPE and free-standing and vehicle-mounted protective breathing apparatus. <ul><li>Don personal protective clothing.</li><li>Don PPE/SCBA for use at an emergency.</li><li>Don SCBA while seated.</li> <li>Doff personal protective equipment.</li></ul>

Inspect and demonstrate proper care for protective breathing apparatus. <ul><li>Inspect an SCBA.</li></ul>

Describe the impact of fire on common building materials and classifications and their potential hazards to firefighters.

List the main types of occupancy classifications.

Describe the basic construction of building components.

Explain the science of fire as it relates to energy, forms of ignition, and modes of combustion.

Describe the impact of thermal energy on heat, temperature, and heat transfer.

Recognize the physical states of fuel.

Explain the relationship between oxygen and life safety.

Identify the products of self-sustained chemical reactions.

Explain the factors that affect fire development.

Describe the stages of fire development.

Recognize signs, causes, and effects of rapid fire development.

Describe the methods through which fire fighting operations can influence fire behavior.

Explain portable fire extinguisher classifications.

Describe types of portable fire extinguishers.

Define the ratings in a portable fire extinguisher rating system.

Explain the considerations taken when selecting and using portable fire extinguishers.

Operate a pressured-water extinguisher.

Identify procedures used for the inspection, care, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.

Compare and contrast the characteristics of life safety rope and utility rope.

Hoist tools and equipment.<ul><li>Hoist an axe.</li><li>Hoist a pike pole.</li><li>Hoist a dry hoseline.</li><li>Hoist a charged hoseline.</li></ul>

Summarize basic guidelines for rope maintenance.

Perform an inspection, clean, and store rope.

Describe webbing and webbing construction.

Describe parts of a rope and considerations in tying a knot.

Tie knots commonly used in the fire service.<ul><li>Tie an overhand knot.</li><li>Tie a bowline knot.</li><li>Tie a clove hitch.</li><li>Tie a clove hitch around an object.</li><li>Tie a figure-eight knot.</li><li>Tie a figure-eight bend.</li><li>Tie a figure-eight on a bight.</li><li>Tie a figure-eight follow through.</li><li>Tie a water knot.</li></ul>

Describe knot characteristics and knot elements.

Select commonly used rope hardware for specific applications.

Summarize hoisting safety considerations.

Summarize the impact of building construction and floor plans on structural search techniques.

Transmit a MAYDAY report.

Perform emergency breathing procedures when using an SCBA.

Withdraw from a hostile environment with a hoseline.

Perform low-profile maneuvers with and without SCBA.

Disentangle from debris or wires.

Explain size-up and situational awareness considerations during structural searches.

Summarize safety guidelines for structural search and rescue.

Recognize and explain primary and secondary search techniques.

Perform a primary and secondary search.<ul><li>Perform a primary search.</li><li>Perform a secondary search.</li></ul>

Describe victim removal methods.

Explain firefighter survival methods and actions that are needed.

Describe the actions of a rapid intervention crew or team (RIT/RIC) when locating a downed firefighter.

Demonstrate rescue drags and carries for one and two rescuers.<ul><li>Perform a webbing drag.</li><li>Perform an extremities lift/carry – Two-rescuer method.</li></ul>

Identify types of emergency scene lighting equipment.

Explain the basic principles of forcible entry.

Describe forcible entry methods for breaching walls.

Explain forcible entry methods for breaching floors.

Describe the basic construction of locksets.

Describe considerations when using forcible entry tools.

Inspect and maintain forcible entry tools.<ul><li>Inspect and maintain hand tools and equipment.</li><li>Inspect and maintain power tools and equipment.</li></ul>

Explain considerations when forcing entry through various types of doors and locks.

Force entry through various types of doors.<ul><li>Force entry through an inward-swinging door.</li><li>Force entry through an outward-swinging door.</li></ul>

Force entry through locks, padlocks, overhead doors, and fire doors.<ul><li>Force entry using the through-the-lock method.</li><li>Force entry through a padlock.</li></ul>

Explain considerations when forcing entry through various types of windows and covers.

Force entry through a window.

Describe the construction and identify the parts of ground ladders.

Recognize the types of ladders used in the fire service.

Clean, inspect, and maintain a ladder.

Explain safety considerations when selecting, lifting, and lowering a ladder.

Perform various ladder carries and raises.<ul><li>Perform a one-firefighter ladder raise.</li><li>Perform a two-firefighter carry and flat raise.</li><li>Perform a two-firefighter carry and beam raise.</li><li>Deploy a roof ladder.</li></ul>

Demonstrate procedures for moving and placing a ground ladder.

Explain the methods used to secure ladders.

Describe ladder climbing considerations.

Remove and assist victims down a ladder.<ul><li>Leg lock on a ground ladder.</li><li>Assist a conscious victim down a ground ladder.</li><li>Assist an unconscious victim down a ground ladder.</li></ul>

Describe reasons for tactical ventilation.

Identify considerations that affect the decision to ventilate.

Explain the critical fire behavior indicators present during tactical ventilation.

Define horizontal and vertical ventilation.

Explain the means for achieving horizontal and vertical ventilation.

Describe the types of horizontal and vertical ventilation.

Recognize other types of ventilation situations, including building systems and their effects.

Perform positive pressure ventilation.

Demonstrate various techniques for vertical ventilation.<ul><li>Ventilate using a power saw.</li><li>Ventilate using an axe.</li></ul>

Explain the ways water supply system components are used by firefighters.

Describe types of fire hydrants and hydrant markings.

Explain fire hydrant operation and inspection considerations.

Explain alternative water supply sources and methods of access.

Operate and connect to a hydrant.<ul><li>Operate a hydrant.</li><li>Make a soft-sleeve hydrant connection.</li></ul>

Perform the methods used for rural water supply operations.<ul><li>Perform a hard-suction hose connection for drafting.</li><li>Deploy a portable water tank.</li></ul>

Explain basic fire hose characteristics.

Describe and compare various methods to make pre-connected hose loads for attack lines.

Make pre-connected hose loads for attack lines.<ul><li>Make the pre-connected flat hose load.</li><li>Make the triple-layer hose load.</li></ul>

Explain the methods used for supply hose lays.

Perform supply hose lays.<ul><li>Make a hydrant connection from a forward hose lay.</li><li>Make the reverse hose lay from an attack pumper.</li></ul>

Describe and compare different methods for handling hoselines.

Describe methods for advancing hoselines in various ways.

Advance hoselines using various methods.<ul><li>Advance a hose load.</li><li>Advance a charged hoseline using the working line drag method.</li><li>Advance a line into a structure.</li><li>Advance a line up and down an interior stairway.</li><li>Connect a stairway standpipe and advance an attack hoseline onto a floor.</li><li>Advance an uncharged line up a ladder into a window.</li><li>Advance a charged line up a ladder into a window.</li><li>Operate a charged attack line from a ladder.</li><li>Operate a large hoseline for exposure protection (one-firefighter method).</li><li>Operate a large hoseline (two-firefighter method).</li><li>Extend a hoseline.</li></ul>

List the considerations that can impact operating attack hoselines.

Replace a burst hoseline.

Describe different causes of and prevention methods for hose damage.

Identify basic inspection, care, and maintenance methods for fire hose.

Inspect and maintain a fire hose.

Compare various uses for hose appliances and tools.

Describe basic hose rolls.

Perform hose rolls.<ul><li>Make the straight hose roll.</li><li>Make the donut hose roll.</li></ul>

Explain basic hose loads and finishes.

Make hose loads.<ul><li>Make the flat hose load.</li><li>Make the accordion hose load.</li></ul>

Explain the way vaporization and steam relate to the extinguishing properties of water.

Identify the factors that create pressure loss or gain.

Describe the impact water hammer has on fire streams.

Explain fire stream patterns and their possible limiting factors.

Describe the three types of fire stream nozzles.

Compare the different types of nozzle control valves.

Describe the factors in operating and maintaining handline nozzles.

Operate and maintain handline nozzles.<ul><li>Operate and maintain a flat hose load.</li><li>Operate and maintain an accordion hose load.</li><li>Operate and maintain a preconnected flat hose load.</li><li>Operate and maintain a triple-layer hose load.</li></ul>

Describe initial factors and considerations when suppressing structure fires.

Compare methods used to suppress fires in stacked and piled materials, small unattached structures, and trash containers.

Compare the types and influences on ground cover fires.

Summarize safety principles and practices when fighting ground cover fires.

Perform direct, indirect and combination attacks and gas cooling techniques.<ul><li>Perform a direct fire attack.</li><li>Perform an indirect fire attack.</li><li>Perform combination and gas cooling fire attacks.</li></ul>

Perform safety procedures for upper level and below ground structure fires.

Turn off and/or control building utilities.

Support fire protection systems at protected structures.<ul><li>Connect hoseline to a Fire Department Connection (FDC).</li><li>Operate a sprinkler system control valve.</li> <li>Stop the flow of water from a sprinkler head.</li></ul>

Deploy, supply, and operate master stream devices.

Describe and identify situations and hazards with suppressing Class C fires.

Describe actions associated with suppressing Class D fires.

Suppress a vehicle fire.

Explain the philosophy of loss control.

Explain the ways a thermal imager can be used during overhaul.

Describe the ways pre-incident planning impacts loss control.

Determine appropriate salvage procedures.

Compare and contrast different types of salvage covers.

Fold, roll, spread, and improvise with salvage covers.<ul><li>Clean, inspect, and repair a salvage cover.</li><li>Roll a salvage cover.</li><li>Spread a rolled salvage cover.</li><li>Fold a salvage cover for a one-firefighter spread.</li><li>Spread a folded salvage cover – One-firefighter method.</li><li>Fold a salvage cover for a two-firefighter spread.</li><li>Spread a folded salvage cover – Two-firefighter balloon throw.</li><li>Construct a water chute without pike poles.</li><li>Construct a water chute with pike poles.</li><li>Construct a catchall.</li><li>Make a chute and attach it to a catchall.</li></ul>

Describe ways to cover openings during salvage operations.

Explain methods used to maintain fire safety during overhaul.

Describe factors that influence locating hidden fires.

Locate and extinguish hidden fires.

Explain obvious signs of the area of origin.

Describe the relationship between fire cause classifications and cause determination.

Recognize signs of arson.

Describe the importance of preserving evidence and explain the techniques for preserving evidence.

Explain the steps taken during fire and life safety program development.

Describe the components involved in fire and life safety program delivery.

Explain the impact of safety hazards, messages, and target audiences on creating fire and life safety education programs.

Indicate ways to identify and prevent firesetter development.

Describe the role of a Firefighter I in enforcing fire and life safety codes.

Fire And Life Safety Initiatives

Fire Protection Systems

Fire Origin and Cause Determination

Fire Control

Fire Streams

Fire Hose

Scene Lighting, Rescue Tools, Vehicle Extrication, and Technical Rescue

Building Construction

Fire Department Communications

Describe the components of on-scene communications.

Describe the types of information gathered by post-incident reports.

Create an incident report.

Explain the hazards related to a building's construction.

Recognize the factors that influence the potential of a structural collapse.

Inspect, service, and demonstrate procedures for maintaining generators and lighting equipment.

Remove and safely manage vehicle glass.<ul><li>Remove a windshield.</li><li>Remove a tempered glass side window.</li></ul>

Remove a vehicle roof and door.<ul><li>Remove a door and roof from a vehicle.</li><li>Remove the roof from a vehicle on its side.</li></ul>

Displace a vehicle dashboard.

Describe the types, uses, and limitations of rescue tools and equipment.

Identify the role of a fire department during vehicle extrication.

Describe safety considerations that must be identified and mitigated during vehicle extrication.

Explain the use of cribbing material during vehicle extrication.

Describe the methods used for gaining access to victims during vehicle extrication.

Describe the role of the Firefighter II during various types of technical rescue operations.

Explain the unique hazards associated with each type of technical rescue operation.

Prevent movement of a vehicle using stabilization techniques.<ul><li>Stabilize a vehicle using wheel chocks.</li><li>Stabilize a vehicle using cribbing.</li><li>Stabilize a vehicle using lifting jacks.</li><li>Stabilize a vehicle using ropes and webbing.</li><li>Stabilize a vehicle using a tension system.</li></ul>

Describe the safety considerations taken when service testing a fire hose.

Service test a fire hose.

Describe the methods by which firefighting foam prevents or controls a hazard.

Identify and explain foam concentrates and factors that impact selection.

Describe methods by which foam may be proportioned.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of various foam proportioners, delivery devices, and generating systems.

Identify causes of poor foam production.

Perform various foam application techniques.

Extinguish a flammable liquid fire.

Describe considerations taken when coordinating fireground operations.

Command, control, and coordinate a structure fire.

Discuss the process of establishing and transferring Command.

Describe hazards that may be present at fires in underground spaces.

List safety precautions to be taken at flammable/combustible liquid fire incidents.

Recognize methods used when coordinating operations at a property protected by a fire suppression system.

Explain ways to use water to control Class B fires.

Perform methods used to suppress bulk transport vehicle fires and flammable gas incidents.

Describe evidence indicating the area of origin or fire cause.

Explain the roles and responsibilities of responders and investigators involved in fire investigations.

Explain the legal implications of the location and collection of evidence during a fire investigation.

Protect evidence of fire cause and origin.

Describe fire alarm systems.

Identify alarm initiating devices.

Explain how automatic sprinkler systems work.

Describe standpipe and hose systems.

Describe the role of a Firefighter II in planning for and conducting private dwelling fire safety surveys.

Explain the components and audience considerations when developing and giving a fire and life safety presentation. (

Develop and give a fire and life safety presentation and fire station tour.<ul><li>Develop and give a fire and life safety presentation.</li><li>Conduct a fire station tour.</li></ul>

Prepare and conduct a pre-incident planning survey.<ul><li>Conduct a fire safety survey.</li><li>Prepare a pre-incident planning survey.</li></ul>

NUTRITION

Analyze factors that influence nutrition and wellness.

Engage: Identify factors that affect food choices in nutrition and wellness.

Explore: Explain the digestive process and its stages.

Explain: Investigate the functions, requirements, and food sources of the six essential nutrients.

Extend: Describe a Nutrition Facts label, its content, and how to use it.

Evaluate: Integrate USDA Guidelines in planning daily dietary intake and preparing foods.

SAFETY AND SANITATION

Implement safety and sanitation procedures.

Engage: Identify the consequences of safety and sanitation procedures.

Explore: Demonstrate procedures that promote safety and sanitation during food preparation.

Explain: Explain physical, biological, and chemical food contamination sources.

Extend: Analyze public dialogue about food safety and sanitation.

Evaluate: Evaluate factors that affect food safety from production through consumption.

ETIQUETTE AND TABLE SETTING

Demonstrate etiquette and table setting for various occasions.

Engage: Identify acceptable etiquette for various occasions.

Explore: Explain table settings for various occasions.

Explain: Demonstrate the placement of components used in table settings for different occasions.

Extend: Analyze proper etiquette and dress in various social and professional events.

Evaluate: Simulate proper etiquette for a variety of formal and informal occasions, including professional functions.

EQUIPPING THE KITCHEN

Explain design, organization, and management of kitchens and equipment.

Engage: Identify common kitchen floor plans.

Explore: Describe the composition of a work triangle.

Explain: Explain universal design in kitchen floor plans.

Extend: Compare features when selecting kitchen components and appliances.

Evaluate: Analyze the use and care of utensils, knives, and food preparation equipment.

PREPARATION

Demonstrate basic food preparation methods and techniques.

Engage: Explain how to follow and modify recipes.

Explore: Investigate food science principles in food preparation.

Explain: Compare various cooking methods.

Extend: Demonstrate food preparation techniques.

Evaluate: Evaluate food products for taste, texture, and presentation.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND PROFESSIONALISM

Analyze career pathways and professionalism in food and nutrition industries.

Engage: Identify career pathways in foods and nutrition.

Explore: Explain the roles and functions of individuals engaged in food and nutrition careers.

Explain: Compare occupation and preparation requirements for careers in nutrition and food industries.

Extend: Demonstrate workplace readiness skills and knowledge for professional employment in the food and nutrition industry.

Evaluate: Analyze the role of student and professional organizations in food and nutrition careers.

NUTRITION

Analyze factors that influence nutrition and wellness across the lifespan.

Engage: Identify personal dietary needs across the lifespan.

Explore: Investigate strategies that address the health and nutritional recommendations for individuals and families, including those with special needs.

Explain: Analyze the effects of food and fad diets, food addictions, and eating disorders on wellness.

Extend: Demonstrate ability to select, store, prepare, and serve nutritious foods.

Evaluate: Design meals in accordance with the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

SAFETY AND SANITATION

Evaluate safety and sanitation procedures.

Engage: Summarize procedures that promote safety during food preparation.

Explore: Apply risk management procedures to food safety and sanitation.

Explain: Explain the role of government agencies in regulating practices to keep the food supply safe.

Extend: Analyze appropriate ways to receive, prepare, and store food safely.

Evaluate: Evaluate work environment safety practices.

ETIQUETTE AND TABLE SETTING

Evaluate etiquette and table setting techniques for various occasions.

Engage: Identify appropriate etiquette and table setting techniques across cultures.

Explore: Demonstrate table manners, including the use of personal electronic devices for a variety of dining experiences.

Explain: Explain appropriate etiquette for a variety of formal and informal occasions, including professional functions.

Extend: Analyze proper communication techniques for expressing dining complaints, compliments, and gratitude for a variety of dining experiences.

Evaluate: Evaluate event planning etiquette and considerations for entertaining others.

CONSUMER DECISIONS

Analyze factors that affect consumer purchases.

Engage: Identify factors that influence consumer decisions. (e.g. location, store atmosphere, budget, cultural preferences, special diets, distribution issues)

Explore: Explain food-packaging requirements including nutrition information, claims, ingredient list, distributor, and product dates and codes.

Explain: Demonstrate comparison shopping techniques to determine what to buy, where to buy, and the unit price.

Extend: Analyze government and community food assistance programs.

Evaluate: Evaluate marketing techniques that influence consumer decisions.

PREPARATION

Demonstrate advanced techniques in food preparation.

Engage: Explain how cooking methods affect nutritional value.

Explore: Compare food preparation techniques of different customs and cultures.

Explain: Apply advanced principles of food handling and preparation.

Extend: Demonstrate advanced techniques in food preparation.

Evaluate: Evaluate food products for taste, texture, and presentation.

CAREER PATHWAYS AND PROFESSIONALISM

Evaluate career pathways and preparation requirements for careers in food and nutrition industries.

Engage: Investigate career pathways in food and nutrition industries.

Explore: Summarize education and training requirements for career pathways in food and nutrition industries.

Explain: Explain workplace readiness skills and knowledge for professional employment.

Extend: Analyze the correlation between food and nutrition career pathways and local, state, national and global economies.

Evaluate: Create an employment portfolio to communicate food career pathways knowledge and skills.

Evaluate the validity of web based resources

Identify types of data collected in Electronic Health Records/Electronic Medical Records (EHR/EMR, such as history and physical, medications, diagnostic tests, patient demographics

Recognize technology applications and key technology principles used in healthcare

Identify uses of basic word processing, spreadsheet and database applications

Demonstrate use of file organization and information storage

Demonstrate basic computer troubleshooting procedures (restart, check power supply, refresh browser, and check settings)

Apply basic computer concepts and terminology necessary to use computers and other mobile devices

Demonstrate basic computer skills

Demonstrate appropriate usage of email and social media in a work environment  (work related communications, personal texting on own time, appropriate language and content, use full language sentences)

Communicate using technology (fax, e-mail, and Internet) to access and distribute data and other information. (including assignments and online assessments)

FOUNDATION STANDARD 11: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

Introduction to first aid procedures. (Certification optional in level 1)

Demonstrate use of Snellen chart.

Explore procedures for measuring and recording vital signs and height/weight including normal ranges

FOUNDATION 10: TECHNICAL SKILLS

Investigate complementary and alternative health practices as they relate to wellness and disease such as Eastern medicine, holistic medicine, homeopathy, manipulative and natural therapies

Describe strategies for the prevention of disease: routine physical exams; medical, dental and mental health screenings; community health education outreach programs, immunizations, stress management, avoid risky behaviors

Apply behaviors that promote health and wellness (nutrition, weight control, exercise, sleep habits)

FOUNDATION STANDARD 9: HEALTH MAINTENANCE PRACTICES

Apply techniques for managing team conflict (negotiation, assertive communication, gather the facts, clear expectations, mediation).  Recognize methods for building positive team relationships (mentorships, teambuilding)

Roles (sets vision, leads change, manages accountability

Types (autocratic, democratic, laissez faire)

Characteristics (interpersonal skills, focused on results, positive)

Explore and analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader: .

Collaborate with others to formulate team objectives.

Recognize characteristics of effective teams and methods for building positive team relationships: a. active participation,b.  commitment, c. common goals, d. cultural sensitivity, e. flexibility, f. open to feedback, g. positive attitude, h. reliability, i. trust, j. value individual contributions

Respect interdisciplinary roles of team members and act responsibly as a team member.

Benefits of teamwork

Responsibilities of team members

Examples of healthcare teams

Explain and evaluate roles and responsibilities of team members.

FOUNDATION STANDARD 8: TEAMWORK

Summarize principles of basic emergency response in natural disasters or other emergencies (safe location, bioterrorism, active shooter, contact emergency personnel, following protocol)

Practice fire safety related to a healthcare setting.

Comply with safety signs, labels, and symbols including all safety standards related to the Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals Standard (Safety Data Sheets)

Apply common safety procedures based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations

Apply techniques pertaining to personal and environmental safety (body mechanics, ergonomics, safe operation of equipment, patient safety)

Demonstrate infection control principles (such as handwashing, gloving, environmental cleaning)

Identify major classes of microorganisms and describe the chain of infection

FOUNDATION STANDARD 7: SAFETY PRACTICES

Identify and discuss religious and cultural values as they impact healthcare (such as ethnicity, race, religion, gender) and demonstrate respectful and empathetic interactions and treatment of all patients/clients within a diverse population (such as customer service, patient satisfaction, civility)

FOUNDATION STANDARD 6: ETHICS

Demonstrate professional and leadership skills by actively participating in learning experiences through HOSA Future Health Professionals, student organization (either as a member or as a participant in sponsored activities)

Initiate development of components of a personal portfolio (healthcare project, writing sample, work based learning, oral presentation, service learning, credentials, technology and leadership experience)

Research and evaluate levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment trends in health professions (opportunities, workplace environments, and career earnings, etc.)

Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services, or biotechnology research and development)

Summarize and demonstrate professional standards and characteristics as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality, and behavior

Identify and apply employability skills desirable as a career ready member of the healthcare team: a.  chain of command, b. correct grammar, c. decision making, d. flexibility, e. initiative, f. loyalty, g. positive attitude

Identify and apply personal traits or attitudes desirable as a career ready member of the healthcare team: a. acceptance of criticism, b. competence, c.dependability, d. discretion, e. empathy, enthusiasm, g. honesty, h. initiative, i. patience, j. responsibility, k. self motivation, l. tact, m. team player, n. willingness to learn