Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:	Fundamentals of A/V and Print Technology 
Course Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	8260300	
CIP Number	148260300M	
Grade Level	6-8   	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Course Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this course is to give students an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills related to the area of A/V and Print Technology.

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. The content includes, but is not limited to, leadership and employability skills, career exploration, project development, and the utilization of technology.  Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.  

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

Course Structure

The length of this course is one semester. It may be offered for two semesters when appropriate. When offered for one semester, it is recommended that it be at the exploratory level and more in-depth when offered for two semesters. 

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the course structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
8260300	Fundamentals of A/V and Print Technology	BUS ED 1@2
PRINTING @7  7G 
TEC ED 1 @ 2
ENG&TEC ED1@2
TV PRO TEC @7  7G	Semester	

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate leadership skills.
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills as they relate to the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills. 
04.0	Analyze careers in the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.
05.0	Select and use tools and equipment.
06.0	Develop a project related to A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology.
07.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.
08.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management.
09.0	Identify components of network systems.
10.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Fundamentals of A/V and Print Technology
Course Number: 	8260300
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.  The content includes, but is not limited to, leadership and employability skills, career exploration, project development, and the utilization of technology.   

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate leadership skills. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the roles and responsibilities of members of professional and community service organizations, including career and technical student organizations.	
01.02	Work cooperatively as a group member to achieve organizational goals.	
01.03	Demonstrate leadership roles and organizational responsibilities.	
01.04	Identify and utilize the planning process.	
01.05	Develop a personal growth project.	
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills as they relate to the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify personal talents and abilities that can contribute to positive self-esteem and success in the workplace.	
02.02	Practice teamwork skills.	
02.03	Practice employability skills (e.g., time/resource management, communication, grooming/appearance).	
02.04	Practice positive work ethics and identify negative work ethics.	
02.05	Exhibit work expectations of an employer in the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.	
02.06	Apply math, reading, science, and critical thinking skills as they relate to the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.	
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe why communication is the basis for all relationships.	
03.02	Distinguish between non-assertive, assertive, and aggressive communication.	
03.03	Demonstrate communication skills that promote positive relationships in the workplace.	
03.04	Practice active listening skills.	
03.05	Demonstrate the ability to utilize conflict resolution skills through role-play. 	
04.0	Analyze careers in the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe careers in the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.	
04.02	Classify careers from entry level to professional level.	
04.03	Explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.	
04.04	Research and present information on an A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology career to include roles and responsibilities, employment opportunities and requirements for education and training.	
05.0	Select and use tools and equipment. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate knowledge of tools and their functions.	
05.02	Demonstrate the proper and safe use of tools and equipment.	
05.03	Practice care and maintenance of tools and equipment.	
06.0	Develop a project related to A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Select materials and supplies for an A/V Technology project.	
06.02	Calculate the costs of a given A/V Technology project.	
06.03	Interpret written directions for constructing an A/V Technology project.	
06.04	Apply math skills and construct an A/V Technology project.	
07.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify technology utilized in the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.	
07.02	Analyze technology trends impacting the A/V Technology, Film, and Printing Technology industries.	
07.03	Utilize technology.	
08.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management. The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify steps of the decision-making process.	
08.02	Distinguish between a need and a want.	
08.03	Explain how values and goals affect decision-making.	
08.04	Develop a budget and savings plan.	
08.05	Analyze the relationship between resources and the attainment of lifestyle goals.	
09.0	Identify components of network systems. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify structure to access the Internet, including hardware and software components.	
09.02	Identify and configure user customization features in web browsers (e.g., preferences, caching, cookies).	
09.03	Recognize essential database concepts.	
09.04	Define and use additional networking and Internet services.	
10.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology. The student will be able to:	
10.01	Define important Internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.	
10.02	Identify basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS).	
10.03	Identify security issues related to Internet clients.	
10.04	Identify and use the principles and common applications of personal information management (PIM).	
10.05	Efficiently transmit text and binary files using popular Internet services.	
10.06	Represent technical issues to a non-technical audience. 	

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. 

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

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 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. 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.

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