2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Film Production Equipment Operations
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

PSAV	
Program Number	I100112	
CIP Number	0650060212	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	1600 hours	
Teacher Certification	TV PRO TEC @7  7G
TEC ELEC @7  7G	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	27-4031 – Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
27-4032 – Film and Video Editors
27-4011 – Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
27-4014 – Sound Engineering Technicians
27-1027 – Set and Exhibit 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

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment in film production equipment operation occupations, as camera assistants, sound equipment operators, editing equipment operators, set builders, grips and lighting equipment operators.

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.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five 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	Course Length	SOC Code	
A	FIL0080	Set Builder/Prop Maker	300 hours	27-1027	
B	FIL0081	Sound Equipment Operator	250 hours	27-4014	
C	FIL0082	Grips and Lighting Equipment Operator	330 hours	27-4011	
D	FIL0083	Editing Equipment Operator	360 hours	27-4032	
E	FIL0084	Camera Assistant	360 hours	27-4031	

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	Construct and install theatrical scenery to the specifications required in a scene design for a film production.
02.0	Function as part of a technical support team in planning, implementing and running the technical aspects of film production.
03.0	Be knowledgeable of the interrelationship which exists between the various creative and craft skills required for film production.
04.0	Operate audio equipment for film productions.
05.0	Execute the audio requirements for film production.
06.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of gripping.
07.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film lighting.
08.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film editing equipment operation.
09.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of camera assisting.
10.0	

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Film Production Equipment Operations
PSAV Number:	I100112

Course Number:  FIL0080
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Set Builder/Prop Maker – 300 Hours – SOC Code 27-1027	
01.0	Construct and install theatrical scenery to the specifications required in a scene design for a film production--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Purchase appropriate materials and hardware for scenic construction.	
01.02	Construct common flat scenery.	
01.03	Construct three-dimensional scenery.	
01.04	Execute application techniques used in painting scenery.	
01.05	Construct special effects scenery.	
01.06	Schedule and organize transportation of scenery to remote locations.	
01.07	Supervise scene shop activities	
02.0	Function as part of a technical support team in planning, implementing and running the technical aspects of film production--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Perform as a member of a technical support team within the framework of an organized film production.	
02.02	Execute job assignments in order to meet production deadlines.	
02.03	Execute technical needs to apply accepted principles of film technology to production situation(s).	
03.0	Be knowledgeable of the interrelationship which exists between the various creative and craft skills required for film production--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Differentiate the working relationships, which exist between the various participants involved in the film making process.	
03.02	Demonstrate the proper use of standard film making forms.	
03.03	Define the specific technical processes used by the camera, grip, lighting, sound, art, costume, special effects, make-up and editing.	
03.04	Execute strategies for meeting the technical requirements of a film production crew.	
	
Course Number:  FIL0081
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Sound Equipment Operator – 250 Hours – SOC Code 27-4014	
04.0	Operate audio equipment for film productions--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Operate sound reinforcement systems to meet performance needs.	
04.02	Operate various audio equipment to achieve proper sound mix on an audio mixer	
04.03	Perform transactions with audio suppliers.	
04.04	Execute the design for proper microphone and speaker placement.	
05.0	Execute the audio requirements for film production--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Execute strategies for recording production film sound to acceptable industry standards.	
05.02	Record production and post-production sound.	
05.03	Work as a member of a film production team.	
05.04	Develop appropriate industry contacts.	
05.05	Assist in analyzing audio needs for film production to perform transactions with suppliers.	

Course Number:  FIL0082
Occupational Completion Point:  C
Grips and Lighting Equipment Operator – 330 Hours – SOC Code 27-4011	
06.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of gripping--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Execute strategies to properly utilize grip equipment during film production.	
06.02	Accept directions in the placement of dollies, cranes and other camera mounts as required for film production.	
06.03	Execute pre and post-production routines.	
06.04	Work as a member of a film production team.	
06.05	Develop appropriate industry contacts.	
06.06	Demonstrate safe work habits.	
06.07	Assist in determining grip equipment needs.	
06.08	Execute required effects for lighting set-ups.	
07.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film lighting--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Utilize standard film lighting equipment to production specifications.	
07.02	Execute power distribution system for film lighting equipment.	
07.03	Execute pre and post-production routines necessary for the lighting department.	
07.04	Work as a member of a film production team.	
07.05	Create a safe working environment.	
07.06	Develop appropriate industry contacts.	
07.07	Execute production requirements to determine lighting equipment and maintenance needs.	
07.08	Execute required lighting effects for film shooting.	
07.09	Hang, connect and focus lights for a production.	
	
Course Number:  FIL0083
Occupational Completion Point:  D
Editing Equipment Operator – 360 Hours -- SOC Code 27-4032	
08.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film editing equipment operation--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Operate editing equipment.	
08.02	Execute standard editing room routines.	
08.03	Execute required editing room documentation.	
08.04	Work as a member of a film production team.	
08.05	Develop appropriate industry contacts.	
08.06	Work with suppliers and film laboratories.	
08.07	Execute editing sequences using industry standard equipment.	

Course Number:  FIL0084
Occupational Completion Point:  E
Camera Assistant – 360 Hours -- SOC Code 27-4031	
09.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of camera assisting--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Assist in the execution of shooting activities using standard industry camera equipment.	
09.02	Assist in shooting activities required for appropriate camera department documentation.	
09.03	Execute the proper care and handling of camera and camera assist equipment.	
09.04	Work as a member of a film production team.	
09.05	Develop appropriate industry contacts.	
09.06	Assist in analyzing production requirements to determine camera equipment needs.	

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 has no statewide articulation agreement approved by the Florida State Board of Education.  However, this does not preclude the awarding of credits by any college through local agreements. 

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