2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Webcast Technology
Career Cluster:	Arts A/V Technology and Communication

CCC	
CIP Number	0650010218	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	24 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	27-4099 – Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as webcast production assistants or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.  

This certificate program is part of the Digital Television and Media Production AS degree program (1609070212).

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

The content includes, but is not limited to television, broadcast, video, design and internet media training.  This program focuses on broad transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the television video and internet/webcast industries; working as part of a team, safe and efficient work practices, use of lighting equipment, operation of video camera, set up and operation of audio recording equipment, design and generation of graphic elements, organization and editing of video resources, and planning, coordination and management of a video or webcast production

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate team skills.
02.0	Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices.
03.0	Generate a production schedule.
04.0	Plan a production set.
05.0	Create appropriate lighting for location and/or set productions.
06.0	Operate a video camera.
07.0	Shoot studio and/or location footage.
08.0	Record, mix and edit audio resources.
09.0	Operate control room equipment.
10.0	Organize and edit video resources.
11.0	Design and generate graphic elements.
12.0	Plan, coordinate and manage a video or webcast production.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Webcast Technology 
CIP Number:	0650010218
Program Length:	24 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		27-4099

This certificate program is part of the Digital Television and Media Production AS degree program (1609070212).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
	
01.0	Demonstrate team skills--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.	
02.0	Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Follow industry safety rules, regulations and policies.	
02.02	Demonstrate proper handling of hazardous materials.	
02.03	Demonstrate awareness of appropriate ergonomics.	
02.04	Demonstrate proper care of equipment.	
02.05	Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment.	
03.0	Generate a production schedule--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Define the segment or program type.	
04.0	Plan a production set--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Define set requirements for program type.	
05.0	Create appropriate lighting for location and/or set productions--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Determine appropriate lighting needs for production settings.	
05.02	Identify locations and studio lighting types, method of use and application.	
05.03	Use lighting equipment according to industry safety standards.	
06.0	Operate a video camera--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Use current industry standard production video equipment.	
06.02	Operate camera in studio and location (field) production environments.	
07.0	Shoot studio and/or location footage--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Plan a shot to obtain required action/footage.	
07.02	Demonstrate appropriate shot sequences, transitions and post production (edit) effects.	
07.03	Control camera movement to obtain required effects.	
07.04	Control lens, focal length, aperture and exposure to obtain required effects.	
07.05	Set up camera and recording equipment sequence.	
07.06	Perform appropriate pre-production checks of equipment function.	
07.07	Define the various recording formats and media.	
07.08	Define appropriate digital compression and signal (file) types.	
08.0	Record, mix and edit audio resources--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify and select microphones for production needs.	
08.02	Determine optimal microphone placement.	
08.03	Set up audio recording equipment.	
08.04	Establish appropriate recording conditions.	
08.05	Perform appropriate pre-production check of production equipment.	
08.06	Perform sound edits and enhancements.	
08.07	Record location sound.	
08.08	Record studio live sound.	
09.0	Operate control room equipment--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Define control room functions in a production.	
09.02	Use the audio console (mixer) in a production.	
10.0	Organize and edit video resources--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Log and organize video resources.	
10.02	Operate editing hardware and software.	
10.03	Input video resources into post-production equipment and workflow.	
11.0	Design and generate graphic elements--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Determine the graphic requirements for a production.	
11.02	Operate graphic production software.	
11.03	Produce broadcast graphic elements for titling, credits and graphic transitions.	
11.04	Generate appropriate special effects for a production.	
11.05	Demonstrate an understanding of graphic image types, file formats, and technical requirements for a production.	
11.06	Use image editing software.	
11.07	Edit graphics into the program or segment.	
12.0	Plan, coordinate and manage a video production—The student will be able to:	
12.01	Define the program/segment format and market.	
12.02	Develop a production schedule.	
12.03	Direct final production values.	
12.04	Archive and manage finished assets and originals.	
12.05	Oversee broadcast/distribution to market.	
12.06	Explain the techniques and procedures of web hosts, portals, television broadcast and cable networks, syndication and public broadcasters.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.