2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Digital Design 2
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Art, A/V Technology and Communication

PSAV	
Program Number	K700200	
CIP Number	0510030308	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	600 hours	
Teacher Certification	BUS ED 1 @ 2
VOE @ 7
BUS DP @ 7 %G
ELECT DP @ 7 %G
CLERICAL @ 7  7G
SECRETAR  7 G
STENOG @ 4 @ 7 
TEC ELEC $ 7 G
COMP SCI @6 @2  
COMM ART @7
PRINTING @7  7G
TC COOP ED @7	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	27-1014 – Multimedia Artists and Animators
27-1024 – Graphic Designers	
Facility Code	212 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm 	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Industry Certifications	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/default.asp	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	9
Language:	9
Reading: 	9	

Purpose

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 Art, 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 Art, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as an Information Technology Assistant, Production Assistant, Digital Assistant Designer, Graphic Designer, and Multi-Media Designer.

This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in digital publishing positions.  The content includes enhanced practical experiences in computer generated art and text, graphic design, graphic production, electronic design skills, preparation of electronic layouts and illustrations, and electronic scanning; and development of specialized skills in multimedia presentations. 

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the digital publishing industry:  planning; management; finance; technical and production skills; underlying principles of technology and design.

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

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of two occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the post-secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	
A	GRA0026	Graphic Designer	300 hours	27-1024	
B	GRA0027	Media Designer	300 hours	27-1014	

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

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

01.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging.
04.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills.
06.0	Perform decision-making activities.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations.
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in multimedia presentation.
01.0	

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Digital Design 2 
PSAV Number:	K700200

Course Number:  GRA0026
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Graphic Designer – 300 Hours – SOC Code 27-1024 	
01.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Create an electronic resume.  	
01.02	Prepare a portfolio 	
01.03	Create an electronic portfolio. 	
01.04	Present a portfolio to an audience.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Produce designs integrating all elements of design	
02.02	Produce electronic vector illustrations using digital software.  	
02.03	Produce multiple projects using a variety of digital software.   	
02.04	Prepare output files using pre-press protocols (e.g., color separation, font management, file management, use of postscript fonts, etc.).	
02.05	Perform integrated functions using various design software applications.	
02.06	Create documents using advanced features in layout software.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Produce projects using vector and pixel art, gray scale, duotone, and four-color process.  	
03.02	Emphasize, interpret, and establish mood and emotion using illustrations. 	
03.03	Apply special effects to projects. 	
	
Course Number:  GRA0027
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Media Designer – 300 Hours – SOC Code 27-1014 	
04.0	Incorporate knowledge gained from individual assessment and job/career exploration to design an individual career plan that reflects the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals -- The student will be able to:	
04.01	Create an electronic resume. 	
04.02	Create an electronic portfolio. 	
04.03	Present a portfolio to an audience. 	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate basic functions of presentation formats (website, multimedia, digital slide show). 	
06.0	Perform decision-making activities--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Compare and select appropriate multimedia tools.	
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Produce a variety of designs integrating multimedia software.  	
07.02	Produce multiple color designs using proper color balance for presentation.  	
07.03	Create electronic presentations.	
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in multimedia presentation--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Select appropriate fonts for on-screen presentation. 	
08.02	Generate presentations with fully integrated text and images.  	
08.03	Create PDF files. 	
08.04	Create links.	
08.05	Optimize images for the Web (e.g., file size, transmission time).  	
08.06	Build pages for media presentations and standards.  	
08.07	Link media elements into Web-delivered documents	
08.08	Create presentations using color effects.	

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.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills (if applicable)

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 9 Language 9, and Reading 9.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed at http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/rtf/basicskills-License-exempt.rtf.  

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.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Articulation

This program (K700200) AND Digital Design 1 (K700100) have a statewide articulation agreement approved by the Florida State Board of Education:

Graphics Technology (1611080300) – 6 credits

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