| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 9-12. Recommended prerequisite: Principles
of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications or Digital Media
in the Information Technology Career Cluster. Corequisite: Audio/Video
Production I. This course must be taken concurrently with Audio/Video
Production I and may not be taken as a stand-alone course. Districts
are encouraged to offer this lab in a consecutive block with Audio/Video
Production 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 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 audio and video technology and film
production span all aspects of the audio/video communications industry.
Within this context, in addition to developing technical 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 pre-production, production,
and post-production audio and video products. Requiring a lab corequisite
for the course affords necessary time devoted specifically to the
production and post-production process.
(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) participate in training, education, or certification
for employment;
(B) demonstrate professional standards and personal
qualities needed to be employable such as oral and written communication,
leadership, teamwork, appreciation for diversity, conflict management,
customer service, work ethic, and adaptability;
(C) demonstrate skills related to seeking and applying
for employment; and
(D) create a resume and cover letter/letter of interest
to document information such as work experiences, licenses, certifications,
and work samples.
(2) The student applies academic knowledge and skills
in audio and video projects. The student is expected to:
(A) apply English language arts knowledge and skills
by demonstrating use of content, technical concepts, and vocabulary;
using correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit
documents; and composing and editing copy for a variety of written
documents such as scripts, captions, schedules, reports, and manuals;
and
(B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills in invoicing
and time-based mathematics by demonstrating knowledge of arithmetic
operations and applying measurement to solve problems.
(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, data, and
observations;
(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 examines 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 and
processes. The student is expected to:
(A) use technology applications such as social media,
email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation, and spreadsheet
or database applications for audio and video production projects;
and
(B) use processes such as personal information management,
file management, and file sharing.
(6) The student applies safety regulations. The student
is expected to:
(A) implement personal and workplace safety rules and
regulations;
(B) follow emergency procedures; and
(C) identify and report safety-related problems that
may result from working on location.
(7) The student develops leadership characteristics.
The student is expected to:
(A) employ leadership skills;
(B) employ teamwork and conflict-management skills;
(C) participate in meetings; and
(D) participate in mentoring activities.
(8) The student applies ethical decision making and
complies with laws regarding use of technology in audio and video
production. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate an understanding of ethical conduct
related to interacting with others and providing proper credit for
ideas;
(B) apply copyright laws in relation to fair use and
acquisition, trademark laws, and personal privacy laws; and
(C) model respect for intellectual property.
(9) The student develops career-building characteristics.
The student is expected to:
(A) create a career portfolio to document information
such as work experiences, licenses, certifications, and work samples;
(B) demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing
employment opportunities;
(C) examine and employ professional networking opportunities
such as career and technical student organizations, professional social
media, industry professional organizations; and
(D) examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship.
(10) The student applies technical skills for efficiency.
The student is expected to:
(A) employ planning and time-management skills to complete
work tasks; and
(B) use technology to enhance productivity.
(11) The student develops a basic understanding of
audio and video production. The student is expected to:
(A) use terminology associated with the industries;
(B) apply writing skills to develop an audio script;
(C) apply various styles of music as needed to create
a specific emotional impact;
(D) use various audio tape, tapeless, and file formats;
(E) use various microphones based upon type and pickup
patterns; and
(F) use various audio cables and connectors.
(12) The student employs knowledge regarding use of
video. The student is expected to:
(A) apply writing skills to develop a video script;
(B) use various video tape, tapeless, and file formats;
(C) use various video cables and connectors;
(D) demonstrate operation of video cameras; and
(E) demonstrate how to properly maintain video equipment;
(13) The student employs various videography techniques.
The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate how to frame and maintain picture composition;
(B) demonstrate focusing techniques;
(C) demonstrate camera and tripod movements; and
(D) demonstrate proper exposure and white balance.
(14) The student edits basic audio and video productions.
The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate skills required for editing using linear
and nonlinear systems; and
(B) employ knowledge of control peripherals for capturing
or ingesting media.
(15) The student understands the pre-production process.
The student is expected to:
(A) implement procedures to track trends, set timelines,
and evaluate progress for continual improvement in process and product;
(B) respond to advice from peers and professionals;
(C) create technology specifications;
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