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K–12 Standards

Graphic Design, Graphic Arts Production, Digital Communications

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ANALYZE THE MEDIA INDUSTRY, ITS BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND ITS ROLE IN THE ECONOMY

  • 1.1

    Research the role of the media industry and its impact on society and the economy

  • 1.2

    Investigate the history and evolution of media and emerging technology

  • 1.3

    Identify factors that contribute to the success of media businesses and freelance/contract providers

  • 1.4

    Examine the impact of social media on the media industry

  • 1.5

    Identify key factors to be considered in launching a media business

  • 1.6

    Examine how the relationship among marketing, sales, and production affects profitability

  • 1.7

    Describe how production processes and cycles affect media businesses

  • 1.8

    Determine costing projections for various media objectives and/or functions

  • 1.9

    Describe how diversity (cultural, ethnic, multigenerational) and ethics affect the selection of projects and programs

  • 1.10

    Describe how ethics, hype, and content influence media products

  • 1.11

    Identify industry safety standards

  • 1.12

    Describe multiple distribution platforms that are in compliance with the American Disability Act

INVESTIGATE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW AND RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

  • 2.1

    Identify current legal issues in media professions

  • 2.2

    Explain plagiarism and its effects in business

  • 2.3

    Define the establishment of a copyright

  • 2.4

    Discuss rights and implications of copyright law

  • 2.5

    Examine intellectual property law and its ramifications

  • 2.6

    Explain the establishment of a trade name and trademark

  • 2.7

    Explain fair use in relation to legal and regulatory considerations

DEMONSTRATE VERBAL AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE MEDIA INDUSTRY

  • 3.1

    Use industry terminology appropriately in the work environment

  • 3.2

    Use effective communication techniques to obtain accurate information from sources, audiences, and clients

  • 3.3

    Practice verbal and nonverbal communication skills with people of diverse cultures, generations, and situations

  • 3.4

    Practice active listening skills appropriate to the medium/media

DEMONSTRATE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE MEDIA INDUSTRY

  • 4.1

    Use professional etiquette for web-, email-, and social-media-based communications

  • 4.2

    Conduct formal and informal research to collect information

  • 4.3

    Verify the accuracy of information

  • 4.4

    Verify the authority of sources

  • 4.5

    Identify the purpose, content, and audience for communications

  • 4.6

    Select the appropriate medium/media for distribution of communications

  • 4.7

    Format communications for the purpose, audience, and medium/media

  • 4.8

    Use editing skills when reviewing communications

  • 4.9

    Use proofing skills and check the spelling when reviewing communications

UTILIZE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS TO MANAGE MEDIA

  • 5.1

    Use appropriate electronic publishing software and output devices

  • 5.2

    Apply essential commands and knowledge of computer operating systems

  • 5.3

    Apply computer file management techniques

  • 5.4

    Use the Internet for file transfer

  • 5.5

    Select the format for digital delivery

  • 5.6

    Use and care for equipment and related accessories

  • 5.7

    Describe the functionality of the internet, intranet, and extranet in the media environment

  • 5.8

    Explain methods of protecting a computer against computer threats

APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF DATA CAPTURE AND MANIPULATION

  • 6.1

    Identify software that supports data capture for media devices (i.e., digital camera, video input device, graphics tablet, graphics expansion boards)

  • 6.2

    Select appropriate resolutions for data capture

  • 6.3

    Capture and transfer still image, audio, and moving image content

  • 6.4

    Archive and manage data for media applications

ENGAGE IN PRE-PRODUCTION/PLANNING PHASE OF PRODUCT CREATION IN GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN

  • 7.1

    Determine the difference between art and design

  • 7.2

    Identify the basic principles of Graphic Design (balance, emphasis, movement, unity, contrast, and simplicity)

  • 7.3

    Identify the basic elements of Graphic Design (line, shape, pattern, space, size, form, and color)

  • 7.4

    Identify basic typography categories (serif, sans serif, script, display), their basic structure, and how and when to use them

  • 7.5

    Describe additive and subtractive colors, hue, tint, value, and shade

  • 7.6

    Describe the importance of color selection in connection with target audience, including the color wheel, color schemes, and the psychology of color

  • 7.7

    Differentiate between the color gamuts (RGB, CMYK, Spot Color, grayscale and hex color, and explain how they relate to the web and printing industries)

  • 7.8

    Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between vector and raster images

  • 7.9

    Use the creative process, including research, and brainstorming

  • 7.10

    Present a workflow outline for a project from start to finish

  • 7.11

    Work in a team to plan a larger project

  • 7.12

    Identify the target audience for a project

  • 7.13

    Differentiate the type, use, and care of digital cameras and accessories, including basic lighting equipment

  • 7.14

    Understand file size and ppi formats (i.e., BMP, TIFF, JPEG, RAW) and the selection of the appropriate camera format for a given situation and end usage requirements

  • 7.15

    Plan and prepare an outdoor and an indoor photo shoot according to a client's needs, including setting up the necessary equipment

  • 7.16

    Understand and compare the different common printing processes (offset, digital, web, screen printing, flexography, gravure and thermography, their market segments and the advantages/disadvantages of each)

  • 7.17

    Explore paper options for a job, including analyzing parent sizes, environmental concerns, grades and classes, and reading a paper swatch

  • 7.18

    Understand usability and design criteria for use on web and mobile devices, including navigation, sizing, and format

IMPLEMENT PLAN(S) FOR ACQUIRING OR CREATING A PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRODUCTION PHASE TASKS IN GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN

  • 8.1

    Define the kinds of industry standard software and what they should be used for: photo manipulation, drawing, and page layout

  • 8.2

    Use the creative process, including developing multiple design ideas to determine the best solution for a product

  • 8.3

    Apply knowledge of design principles, elements, typography, and color relationships to projects

  • 8.4

    Produce single and multi-color projects

  • 8.5

    Create vector illustrations using layers, shape, line, and typography

  • 8.6

    Enhance and edit raster images using layers, transparencies, masking, selection tools, editing tools, color correction, filters, and special effects of industry standard photo manipulation software

  • 8.7

    Create single and multi-page products using industry standard layout software and/or online, according to specifications

  • 8.8

    Demonstrate type specifics, alignment, and appropriate use of margins, columns, grids bleeds, and styles

  • 8.9

    Execute an outdoor and an indoor photo shoot according to a client's needs, including setting up the necessary equipment

  • 8.10

    Work in a team to produce a larger project

  • 8.11

    Post content to an active website

PERFORM TASKS IN POST-PRODUCTION PHASE OF PRODUCT REFINEMENT IN GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN

  • 9.1

    Use the creative process, including editing/revising a product to meet a client's needs

  • 9.2

    Compare color reproduction on the monitor and a printed substrate

  • 9.3

    Evaluate a product for target audience and end use

  • 9.4

    Work in a team to edit/revise a larger project

DELIVER/DISTRIBUTE PRODUCT(S) USING VARIOUS MEDIA IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSUMER EXPECTATIONS IN GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN

  • 10.1

    Use the creative process, including publishing a product

  • 10.2

    Understand various file formats and list the advantages/disadvantages of each

  • 10.3

    Define preflighting and its purpose

  • 10.4

    Package a file for printing

  • 10.5

    Explore binding and finishing options, to include imposition

  • 10.6

    Optimize and post a finished product to an active website

MONITOR QUALITY ASSURANCE OF PRODUCT CREATION CONCURRENT WITH ALL PHASES OF PRODUCTION IN GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN

  • 11.1

    Critique a project throughout every phase of production for accuracy, end-usage, and audience

  • 11.2

    Review a project workflow after completion and determine areas of improvement

PRESENT PRODUCT(S) TO SELECTED AUDIENCE(S) USING MEDIA IN GRAPHIC/WEB DESIGN

  • 12.1

    Discuss the importance of "dress for success"

  • 12.2

    Demonstrate proper etiquette for introductions

  • 12.3

    Identify and discuss different kinds of portfolios, and the organization of elements included

  • 12.4

    Utilize presentation skills to present a solution to a project, demonstrating an understanding of the relationship between content, color, typography, images, and layout

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