2022 - 2023
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

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

CCC	
CIP Number	0650060501	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	22 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	27-4021 – Photographers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

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

This certificate program is part of the Photographic Technology AS degree program (1650060500).

The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, use of digital cameras, image editing software, inkjet photographic papers, computer editing practices, photographic equipment, and technical recording and reporting. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Photography industry: planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

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.).

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 knowledge of the photograph production skills, in theory or practice. 
02.0	Demonstrate understanding of exposure control. 
03.0	Make basic photographs. 
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various format cameras. 
05.0	Demonstrate mastery of archiving and presenting finished photographs.
06.0	Apply lighting techniques.
07.0	Make commercial photographs on location and in studio.
08.0	Produce media presentations.
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetics of photographs.
10.0	Demonstrate competencies required to manage a photographic business.

2022 - 2023
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Photography
CIP Number:	0650060501
Program Length:	22 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		27-4021

This certificate program is part of the Photographic Technology AS degree program (1650060500).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the photograph production skills, in theory or practice. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Understand photographic chemistry. 	
01.02	Apply camera care and maintenance principles.	
01.03	Understand hand-process black and white as well as color film.	
01.04	Print black and white as well as color photographs.	
01.05	Produce black and white as well as color print using automated device(s).	
01.06	Apply post-production techniques using industry-standard software.  	
02.0	Demonstrate understanding of exposure control. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Explain characteristics of various F-stops and shutter speeds.	
02.02	Explain appropriate ISO.	
02.03	Understand file formats. 	
03.0	Make basic photographs. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Use design principles.	
03.02	Make photographs of still and moving subjects.	
03.03	Understand various workflows.	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various format cameras. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Understand medium format up to large format cameras. 	
05.0	Demonstrate mastery of archiving and presenting finished photographs. The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Mount photographs.	
05.02	Mat/frame photographs.	
05.03	Demonstrate the use of file management, metadata and keywords. 	
06.0	Apply lighting techniques. The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Understand contrast range in lighting.	
06.02	Make photographs with electronic strobe.	
06.03	Make photographs with a continuous light source.	
07.0	Make commercial photographs on location and in studio. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Make portraits. 	
07.02	Make product photographs.	
08.0	Produce media presentations. The student will be able to: 	
08.01	Prepare storyboard.	
08.02	Prepare script.	
08.03	Create digital files, both still and video. 	
08.04	Record high quality audio.	
08.05	Edit video using industry-standard software. 	
08.06	Produce finish product.	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetics of photographs. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Critique both the form and content of photographs in a classroom setting. 	
09.02	Demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism in an academic setting.	
10.0	Demonstrate competencies required to manage a photographic business. The student will be able to: 	
10.01	Apply communication skills.	
10.02	Apply human relations skills.	
10.03	Set rates for photographic work.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) 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.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities 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.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml