| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 11 and 12. The practicum course is a paid or
unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent
sequence of career and technical education courses in the Arts, Audio/Video
Technology, and Communications Career Cluster. Prerequisites: Animation
II and Animation II Lab. Corequisite: Practicum in Animation. This
course must be taken concurrently with Practicum in Animation and
may not be taken as a stand-alone course. Students shall be awarded
one credit for successful completion of this course. A student may
repeat this course once for credit provided that the student is experiencing
different aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in
additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(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 focuses 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 animation span all aspects of the arts,
audio/video technology, and communications industry. Building upon
the concepts taught in Animation II and Animation II Lab, in addition
to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success
in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster,
students will be expected to develop an increasing understanding of
the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production,
and post-production animation products in a professional environment.
Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences
or career preparation opportunities.
(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
and employability skills as required by business and industry. The
student is expected to:
(A) participate in a paid or unpaid, laboratory- or
work-based application of previously studied knowledge and skills
related to animation;
(B) participate in training, education, or preparation
for licensure, certification, or other relevant credentials to prepare
for employment;
(C) demonstrate professional standards and personal
qualities needed to be employable such as leadership, teamwork, appreciation
for diversity, conflict management, customer service, work ethic,
and adaptability with increased fluency;
(D) demonstrate technology applications skills such
as effective use of social media, email, Internet, publishing tools,
presentation tools, spreadsheets, or databases for animation projects
with increased fluency;
(E) use appropriate vocabulary and correct grammar
and punctuation to compose and edit copy for a variety of written
documents such as scripts, captions, schedules, reports, manuals,
proposals, and other client-based documents; and
(F) employ effective planning and time-management skills
with increased fluency by prioritizing tasks, following schedules,
and tending to goal-relevant activities in a way that uses time wisely
and optimizes efficiency and results.
(2) The student implements advanced professional communications
strategies. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication
consistently in a clear, concise, and effective manner;
(B) analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate
information, data, and observations;
(C) create and deliver formal and informal presentations
effectively;
(D) observe and interpret verbal and nonverbal cues
and behaviors to enhance communication; and
(E) exhibit public relations skills to maintain internal
and external customer/client satisfaction.
(3) The student implements advanced problem-solving
methods. The student is expected to:
(A) employ critical-thinking skills with increased
fluency both independently and in groups to solve problems and make
decisions;
(B) analyze elements of a problem to develop creative
and innovative solutions; and
(C) demonstrate the transfer and adaptation of knowledge
through the creation of original work.
(4) The student understands and applies proper safety
techniques in the workplace. The student is expected to demonstrate
an understanding of and consistently follow workplace safety rules
and regulations.
(5) The student understands the professional, ethical,
and legal responsibilities in animation. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate a positive, productive work ethic by
performing assigned tasks as directed;
(B) exhibit ethical conduct by providing proper credit
for ideas and maintaining privacy of sensitive content;
(C) model respect for intellectual property when manipulating,
morphing, and editing graphics, video, text, and sound;
(D) practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information
and technology; and
(E) comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations
in a consistent manner.
(6) The student engages in production activities for
successful execution of an animation experience or project. The student
is expected to:
(A) conduct, document, and evaluate learning activities
in a supervised animation experience;
(B) develop advanced technical knowledge and skills
related to the student's occupational objective;
(C) implement an appropriate coherent sequence of production
events;
(D) demonstrate appropriate use of necessary equipment
and crew for quality productions;
(E) demonstrate appropriate use of editing systems;
(F) monitor production schedule, research-based production
costs, and delivery and distribution to ensure alignment with client
needs and expectations;
(G) make necessary adjustments regarding compatibility
issues, including digital file formats and cross-platform connectivity;
(H) implement the appropriate delivery formats for
the target audience;
(I) analyze distribution options to achieve optimal
project reach;
(J) demonstrate growth of technical skill competencies;
(K) evaluate strengths and weaknesses in technical
skill proficiency; and
(L) collect representative work samples.
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