Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

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

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	8260500	
CIP Number	148260500M	
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 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, topics pertaining to the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism, and Broadcasting industries. 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	
8260500	Fundamentals of Visual and Performing Arts	BUS DP @7 %G
BUS ED 1 @2
CLERICAL @7  7G 
COMM ART @7  7G
COMP SCI 6 @2
ELECT DP @7 %7 %G
GRAPH ARTS 4
JOURNALISM  1 
MG ENG C
MKTG 1
PHOTOG @7  7G
PRINTING @7  7G
SECRETAR 7 G
TEC ED 1@2
ENG&TEC ED1@2
TEC ELEC @7
TV PRO TEC @7 7G
VOE @7	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 Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting industries.
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills.
04.0	Analyze careers in the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting industries.
05.0	Select and use tools and equipment.
06.0	Develop a project related to Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and/or Broadcasting.
07.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting industries. 
08.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Fundamentals of Visual and Performing Arts
Course Number: 	8260500
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 Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Journalism and Broadcasting industries.  

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 Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting 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.	
02.04	Practice positive work ethics and identify negative work ethics.	
02.05	Identify the work expectations of an employer in each of the specified industries.	
02.06	Apply core subjects and/or STEM and critical thinking skills as they relate to the specified industries.	
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe how communication forms 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	Utilize conflict resolution skills.	
04.0	Analyze careers in the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting industries. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify careers in the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting industries.	
04.02	Classify careers from entry level to professional level.	
04.03	Explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the specified industries.	
04.04	Research and present information on an industry-related career; include roles and responsibilities, employment opportunities and the requirements for education and training.	
05.0	Select and use tools and equipment. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify and select the appropriate tool for the assignment.	
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 Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and/or Broadcasting. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Select materials and supplies for a Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting project.	
06.02	Plan a Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism or Broadcasting project; apply math skills, calculate costs for the project, and construct the project.	
06.03	Interpret written directions for constructing a Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting project.	
07.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting industries. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify technology utilized in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Journalism and Broadcasting.	
07.02	Analyze technology trends impacting the specified industries.	
07.03	Utilize technology related to the specified industries.	
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 decisions.	
08.04	Develop a budget and savings plan.	

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