| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 10-12. Recommended prerequisite: Principles
of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications. Corequisite:
Graphic Design and Illustration I. This class must be taken concurrently
with Graphic Design and Illustration I and may not be taken as a stand-alone
course. Districts are encouraged to offer this lab in a consecutive
block with Graphic Design and Illustration I to allow students sufficient
time to master the content of both courses. Students shall be awarded
one credit for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
Career Cluster is focused on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting,
performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content, including
visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment
services.
(3) Careers in graphic design and illustration span
all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industries.
Within this context, in addition to developing knowledge and skills
needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an understanding
of the industry with a focus on fundamental elements and principles
of visual art and design.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) identify and participate in training, education,
or certification for employment;
(B) identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors
and personal qualities needed to be employable;
(C) demonstrate skills related to seeking employment
to find and obtain a desired job;
(D) maintain a career portfolio to document information
such as work experiences, licenses, certifications, and work samples;
and
(E) examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship.
(2) The student applies academic knowledge and skills
in art and design projects. The student is expected to:
(A) apply English language arts knowledge by demonstrating
skills such as correct use of content, technical concepts, vocabulary,
grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit a variety
of documents; and
(B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills such as
using whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and knowledge of arithmetic
operations.
(3) The student understands professional communications
strategies. The student is expected to:
(A) adapt language such as structure and style for
audience, purpose, situation, and intent;
(B) organize oral and written information;
(C) interpret and communicate information;
(D) deliver formal and informal presentations;
(E) apply active listening skills;
(F) listen to and speak with diverse individuals; and
(G) exhibit public relations skills.
(4) The student understands and employs problem-solving
methods. The student is expected to:
(A) employ critical-thinking skills independently and
in groups; and
(B) employ interpersonal skills in groups to solve
problems.
(5) The student applies technology applications. The
student is expected to use personal information management, email,
Internet, writing and publishing and presentation applications for
art and design projects.
(6) The student understands design systems. The student
is expected to analyze and summarize the history and evolution of
related fields.
(7) The student applies cyber safety procedures. The
student is expected to implement personal and professional safety
rules and regulations.
(8) The student applies leadership characteristics
to student leadership and professional development activities. The
student is expected to:
(A) employ leadership skills;
(B) employ teamwork and conflict-management skills;
(C) conduct and participate in meetings; and
(D) employ mentoring skills.
(9) The student applies ethical decision making and
understands and complies with laws regarding use of technology in
graphic design and illustration. The student is expected to:
(A) exhibit ethical conduct related to interacting
with others such as maintaining client confidentiality and privacy
of sensitive content and providing proper credit for ideas;
(B) apply copyright laws in relation to fair use and
acquisition;
(C) model respect for intellectual property;
(D) demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable
use policies; and
(E) analyze the impact of the advertising and visual
communication design industry on society.
(10) The student applies technical skills for efficiency.
The student is expected to employ planning and time-management skills
to complete work tasks.
(11) The student develops an increasing understanding
of graphic design and illustration. The student is expected to research
art and design career opportunities and qualifications.
(12) The student researches the history and evolution
of art and design. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the history of visual arts and design;
(B) understand general characteristics in artwork from
a variety of cultures; and
(C) compare current visual arts technologies with historical
technologies.
(13) The student conducts oral or written critiques
of designs. The student is expected to:
(A) interpret, evaluate, and justify design decisions;
(B) apply a critical method of evaluation;
(C) communicate an oral or written defense; and
(D) evaluate oral or written feedback.
(14) The student demonstrates an understanding of artistic
design. The student is expected to analyze and apply art elements
and principles in photographic works, multimedia applications, and
digital and print media.
(15) The student employs a creative design process
to create original two- or three-dimensional projects. The student
is expected to:
(A) create designs for defined applications;
(B) apply elements of design;
(C) apply design principles and typography;
(D) use good composition;
(E) demonstrate anatomical figure drawing;
(F) demonstrate drawing in one-point, two-point, and
multi-point perspective;
(G) create a project by applying color; and
(H) apply printing concepts.
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