The document provides standards and competencies for a digital media arts program, including animation technology. It lists 27 computer concept standards (C1-C27) and 19 animation standards (A1-A19) with tasks associated with each ranked from exposure to trainer level. Standards cover topics like storyboarding, lighting, cameras, audio, animation, and legal/ethical issues. The document also lists registration information like name, phone, address, and grades for a student named Edward.

1. Name: Nick Hatheway Absences:
Phone: 1st Qtr.
Address: 2nd Qtr.
3rd Qtr.
Date of Registration: 4th Qtr.
Grade:
Year of Graduation: Total Hours in Program:
Date of Completion/Withdrawal:
Digital Media Arts
[Featuring the Animation Technology CIP#100304]
With AP 2D Studio Art & Fine Arts & English equivalency credit
The various ‘standards’ covered herein have several tasks
associated. Further, each task is valued as either Exposure (1)
only, Limited (2) practice, Skilled (3) or Trainer (4).
edward
9/14/2011

2. Competency Profile Standards 2011-2012
C-1 Computer Concepts
C-2 Career Investigation
C-3 Communicate in multiple modes
C-4 Solve problems using critical thinking
C-5 Demonstrate positive work behaviors
C-6 Strand Health and SafetyI
C-7 Demonstrate health and safety practices
C-8Strand Health and SafetyII
C-9 Art Theory
A-1 Storyboarding
A-2 Lighting
C-10 How Digital Video, Quality & Color Works
A-3 Cameras, Still & Video
C-11 Exposure Control
C-12 Light Meters & Exposure
A-4 Still Photography Lighting
A-5 Digital Camera & Photography
A-6 Digital Editing and Printing
A-7 Studio Production
A-8 Remotes
A-9 Pre-Production
A-10 News Production
C-13 Camera & Support Equipment
C-14 Camera Operation & Control
C-15 Composition
A-11 Location Shooting
C-16 Audio Basics
A-12 Sound Effects
A-13 Animation Introduction
C-17 Digital Special Effects
C-18 Directing
A-14 Rendering
C-19 Video Recording Formats
C-20 Video Editing
A-15 Video & Audio for the Internet
A-16 Post Production
A-17 Legal and Ethical Issues
C-21 Survey of History of Photography
C-22 Critical Analysis
A-18 Analyze basic business practices required to start and run a company/organization
A-19 Portfolio & Presentation
C-23 Knowledge of Acceptable Use Policy
C-24 Introduction to Internet Concepts
C-25 Basic Principles of Graphic Design
C-26 Image Use and Design
C-27 Utilize Multimedia and Graphic Tools

3. Standard - Computer Concepts (C1) 1 2 3 4 Standard: Career Investigation (C2) 1 2 3 4
Evaluate industries, organizations, and careers
Identify internal computer parts, peripherals, mobile
based on multiple sources of research and
technology
information
Contrast and compare different models of a PC Assess interest areas to determine potential career
(low, medium, high priced) pathways, including career ladders
Research the ‘short cut’ or ‘hot keys’ in Windows
Develop a career plan with alternatives
programs
Understanding the basics of different Operating Complete job applications and related employment
Systems documents (e.g. W-4)
Create professional cover letters, resumes, and
Understand about purchasing process for a PC
portfolios in a variety of formats (print/electronic)
Review the various points of interest for an Internet Apply job search skills to seek, evaluate, apply for,
search and accept employment
Identify sources of help with computer hardware or
Demonstrate good interviewing skills
software issues which arise from time to time
Check the terminology and nomenclature of PC Demonstrate employability skills needed to get and
hardware & operating systems keep a job
Evaluate industries, organizations, and careers
Identify internal computer parts, peripherals, mobile
based on multiple sources of research and
technology
information
Standard: Communicate in multiple modes 1 2 3 4 Standard: Solve problems using critical 1 2 3 4
(C3) thinking (C4)
Apply strategies to enhance effectiveness of all Demonstrate skills used to define and analyze a
types of communications in the workplace given problem
Explain the importance and dynamics of
Apply reading skills and strategies to work-
individual and teamwork approaches of problem
related documents
solving
Locate information from books, journals, Describe methods of researching and validating
magazines, and the Internet reliable information relevant to the problem
Apply basic writing skills to work-related Explain strategies used to formulate ideas,
communication proposals and solutions to problems
Select potential solutions based on reasoned
Write work-related materials
criteria
Standard: Demonstrate positive work 1 2 3 4
Explain information presented graphically
behaviors (C5)
Use writing/publishing/presentation Identify time management and task prioritization
applications skills-
Apply basic skills for work-related oral Explain the importance of following workplace
communication etiquette/protocol
Demonstrate willingness to learn and further
Explain proper telephone etiquette and skills
develop skills
Lead formal and informal group discussions Demonstrate self-management skills
Demonstrate effective negotiation and conflict List causes of stress and effective stress
management management techniques
Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify Describe the importance of having a positive
information attitude and techniques that boost morale
Communicate with others in a diverse Show initiative by coming up with unique
workforce solutions and taking on extra responsibilities
Explain the importance of setting goals and
Apply strategies to enhance effectiveness of all
demonstrate the ability to set, reach, and
types of communications in the workplace
evaluate goals
Standard: Strand Health and Safety I (C6) 1 2 3 4 Explain the importance of taking pride in work
accomplished and extrinsic and intrinsic
motivators that can be used to increase pride
Identify and apply OSHA and other health and Value the importance of professionalism,
safety regulations that apply to specific tasks including reliability, honesty, responsibility, and
and jobs in the occupational area ethics
Identify & apply EPA and other environmental
Demonstrate respect of diversity to benefit the
protection regulations that apply to specific
workplace
tasks and jobs in the occupational area
Identify and apply Right-To-Know (Hazard
Communication Policy) and other

4. communicative regulations that apply to
specific tasks & jobs in the occupational area
Explain procedures for documenting and Standard: Demonstrate health and safety 1 2 3 4
reporting hazards to appropriate authorities practices (C7)
List penalties for non-compliance with Identify, describe and demonstrate the effective
appropriate health and safety regulations use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Read chemical, product, and equipment labels
Identify contact information for appropriate
to determine appropriate health and safety
health and safety agencies and resources
considerations
Create a systematic safety program which Identify, describe and demonstrate personal,
would achieve OSHA compliance and promote shop and job site safety practices and
a safe working environment procedures
1 2 3 4 Demonstrate safe dress and use of relevant
safety gear and personal protective equipment
(PPE), including wrist rests, adjustable
Standard: Strand Health and Safety II (C8) workspaces and equipment, gloves, boots,
earplugs, eye protection, and breathing
apparatus
Explain why the business owner, or designate Illustrate appropriate safe body mechanics,
can train you about health and safety issues including proper lifting techniques and
ergonomics
Employee beware, ultimately your Locate emergency equipment in your lab, shop,
responsibility and classroom, including (where appropriate)
eyewash stations, shower facilities, sinks, fire
extinguishers, fire blankets, telephone, master
power switches, and emergency exits
Review what skill sets to use when at work Demonstrate the safe use, storage, and
with possibly a dangerous environment maintenance of every piece of equipment in the
lab, shop, and classroom
1 2 3 Describe safety practices and procedures to be
Standard: Art Theory (C9) 4 followed when working with and around
electricity
Illustrate proper handling and storage practices,
Art Elements including working with hazardous materials,
disposal, and recycling
Demonstrate proper workspace cleaning
Art Principles
procedures
Composition Standard: Storyboarding (A1) 1 2 3 4
Color Theory Storyboards/Concept of Art
Basic Art History Applying art elements and principles
Art Appreciation 30% of time in pre-production
Design Principles – especially as they apply to
Synthesize elements and principles.
characters and environments
Standard: How Digital Video, Quality & Color 1 2 3 4
Using Source Art
Works (C10)
Standard: Lighting (A2) 1 2 3 4 Fields and Frames
3 Point Lighting x Interlaced Scanning
Key x Progressive Scanning
Fill x Analog and Digital Signals
Back x Component and Composite Video
Types of lighting Instruments x Underexposure/ Overexposure
Type of Lamps x Video Noise
Color Temperature x Saturation
Lighting Intensity x Brightness or Luma Level
Set Lighting x Waveform Monitor and Vectorscope
Techniques of Lighting x Principles of Color
Contrast Ratio x Fields and Frames

5. Lighting Plot Interlaced Scanning
Vector Lines Progressive Scanning
Cutaway Shots Analog and Digital Signals
Jump Cuts Fields and Frames
Hard Light Interlaced Scanning
Soft Light Progressive Scanning
Standard: Cameras, Still & Video (A3) 1 2 3 4 Analog and Digital Signals
Make of Camera x Component and Composite Video
Focal Length x Standard: Exposure Control (C11) 1 2 3 4
x Understand the relationship between the shutter
Animated Camera
and light
x Understand how to convey motion in a still
Zoom/Pan/Dolly
photograph
x Understand how the aperture of the camera
Multiple Camera
works in relation to light
x Understand the concept of depth of field and
Type of Lenses
how to control it
x Understand the trade-off between aperture and
Zoom Lenses
shutter choice
x Understand how to use shutter speed and
Angle of View
aperture to control exposure
x Understand how to use a camera and avoid or
Zoom and Zoom Ratio
control blur in your images
F-Stops/Lens Speed/Iris x Standard: Light Meters & Exposure (C12) 1 2 3 4
x Understand the concept of equivalent
Depth of Field
exposures and how to achieve and apply them
Focusing/Follow Focus/Rack Focus x Understand how exposure meters work
Macro Focus x Use in-camera exposure meters
x Understand how automatic exposure systems
Filters
operate
Image Stabilization x Understand how to meter different scenes
Type of Lenses x Be able to deal with hard-to-meter scenes
Identify various parts and controls of a SLR x Understand how to bracket a scene
camera (film and/or digital)
Understand the basic principles of how to x 1 2 3 4
operate either a manual or automatic SLR Standard: Still Photography Lighting (A4)
camera
Understand the basic guidelines for making x Understand the basic concepts of degree of x
successful photographs diffusion and direction of light
Know and use the vocabulary necessary to x x
identify and learn to use the parts of the Shoot effectively with available light
camera
x Identify a variety of lighting equipment including x
Identify different camera formats and their
lights, diffusers and reflectors, supports for
advantages and disadvantages
lighting devices, and understand their uses
Understand the purpose for using more than x
one lighting device, and how to position fill lights
Identify special purpose cameras
to achieve certain effects, such as studio, on
camera, existing, supplemental, reflectors, etc.
Standard: Digital Camera & Photography 1 2 3 4 x
Identify a variety of flash units, flash meters,
(C13) and flash accessories, and understand how
they are used
Identify the basic features of digital cameras x
Meter for flash and calculate exposure
and know how to use them

6. Understand the composition of a digital image Arrange lighting for portraits and reflective
and the factors that affect its quality and file objects, and to enhance the appearance of
size textured surfaces
Understand the theory of light and qualities of
Understand how digital images are transferred light such as electromagnetic spectrum,
to a computer for storage and manipulation variances, reflectance, and physical properties
of light
Understand the differences between normal- Standard: Digital Editing and Printing (A6) 1 2 3 4
focal length for digital camera lenses and
traditional camera lenses
Understand how to make adjustments for x
Understand how to prepare a computer to
contrast, color balance and exposure using a
correctly display digital images.
digital camera
Understand the basic differences between x
various digital cameras on the market and
Adjust portions or complete images using
weigh the relative advantages and
software tools
disadvantages, conveniences and costs
associated with their use
Use other techniques including filters to readjust x
Understand how to use scanners
or sharpen images
Edit image using software including: burning, x
Work with histograms to create better images dodging, levels, masks, importance and benefits
of using layers, retouching
Understand color management Understand the ethics of altering images. x
Understand the relative advantages and x
Understand how to store digital images disadvantages of a number of kinds of printers
and printer technologies
Standard: Studio Production (A7) 1 2 3 4 Standard: Remotes (A8) 1 2 3 4
Equipment and Facilities x Location Survey X
Studio Sets x Camera Positions x
Studio Hand Signals x On-Location Audio x
Studio Crew Positions x Lighting x
Role of the Director x Production Communication x
Directing Process x Single-Camera vs. Multiple-Camera Production x
On-Camera Talent x Multiple-Camera Production x
Video Switchers x Single-Camera Production x
Multiple-Camera Studio Productions x Film-Style Dramatic Production
Standard: Pre-Production (A9) 1 2 3 4 Standard: News Production (A10) 1 2 3 4
Training ENG and EFP x
Read-through and Rehearsals Video Journalists x
Shot List News Producer x
Permits News Sources x
Location Permissions On-Location News Interview x
Transportation News Editing x
Shooting Calendar Rundowns x
Equipment Rental News Studio Crew x
Standard: Camera & Support Equipment 1 2 3 4 News Bias x
(C13)
Camera Head Newsworthiness x
Viewfinder News Writing Guidelines x
Camera Lens Standard: Camera Operation & Control (C14) 1 2 3 4
Hand-Held Shooting Depth of Field
Tripod Shooting Exposure
Boom and Jib Shooting Angle of View

7. Camera Care and Maintenance Pull Focus
Camera Head Composition
Standard: Composition (C15) 1 2 3 4 Aspect Ratio
Form vs. Content Camera Movements
Insert Shots and Cutaways Type of Shots
Defining Composition Imaging Device
Static Composition Video Resolution
Dynamic Composition Camera Mounts and Tripod
Clearly Establish Your Objectives Camera Pan Heads
Basic Camera Moves
Single Center of Interest
Pan/Tilt/Dolly/Truck/Pedestal
Shifting the Center of Interest Color Balancing/ White Balancing
Leading the Subject Shutter Speed
Rule of Thirds Shutter Speeds and F-Stops
Maintaining Tonal Balance Frame Rate
Balance Mass Viewfinder
The Concrete and the Abstract Standard: Location Shooting (A11) 1 2 3 4
Frame Central Subject Matter Camera Mounts
Convey Meaning Through Colors and Tones Lighting
Control the Number of Prime Objects Power (Camera & Lighting)
Shooting Techniques (Multi Camera vs Single
Balance Complexity and Order
Camera)
Movement and Meaning Audio
Standard: Audio Basics (C16) 1 2 3 4 Traffic Control
Audio Frequency Standard: Sound Effects (A12) 1 2 3 4
Types of Microphones Background Music
Microphone Patterns Sound Effects
Wireless Microphone Self-Made Sound
Care of Microphone Sound Editing
Impedance Synchronized sound to animation
Levels Standard: Animation Introduction (A13) 1 2 3 4
Audio Connectors and Adapter Principles of Animation
Standard: Digital Special Effects (C17) 1 2 3 4 Animation History
Green Screen Shooting Motion Paths
Computer generated Effects Key Frames
Standard: Rendering (A14 1 2 3 4 Standard: Directing (C18) 1 2 3 4
Still Images Script Breakdown
Rendering Attributes Marking the Script
Movies and Animations Shooting for Editing
Codecs Multiple Takes
Safe Frame Organization Skills
Hardware / Software Eye on the Big Picture
Render Direction Vocabulary
Atmospherics Capabilities of the Equipment
Use of Key Standard: Video Editing (C20) 1 2 3 4
Colors / Alpha Dedicated and Software-Based Editors
Linear and Non-Linear Editing Systems
Time-Code

8. Standard: Video Recording Formats (C19) 1 2 3 4 On-Line and Off-Line Editing
Standard: Video & Audio for the Internet 1 2 3 4
Consumer Video Formats
(A15)
Digital Compression Podcasting formats
MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Compression Streaming live video
JPEG Compression Video posting websites
Professional Video Formats Export protocols
Exporting Video Internet terminology
Standard: Post Production (A16) 1 2 3 4 File size and compression
Awareness of post-production steps Standard: Legal and Ethical Issues (A17) 1 2 3 4
Defining needed export types Invasion of Privacy
Image Keying Access Restrictions and Rights
Compositing Software Libel and Slander
Foley Work Copyright
Animation on Video Talent and Location Releases
Editing The Fair Use Act
Transitions Public Domain
Rough Cut Securing Rights to Music
Standard: Survey of History of Photography 1 2 3 4
Final Cut
(C21)
Identify significant discoveries, developments,
Sound Effects
and inventions in the history of photography
Understand the chronology of the development
Foley
and popularization of photography
Understand the significance of early
Music documentary photography and its social,
political, and scientific impact
Identify the historically important figures and
Dialogue Looping
sponsoring individuals and agencies
Standard: Critical Analysis (C22) 1 2 3 4 Distinguish between various movements, styles,
and trends in the history of photography
Be able to discuss and debate the possible Identify the work of major photographers of the
th th
intention of various photographs 19 and 20 centuries
Use reflection in evaluation to your own work Dem Reel or Animation Short
Standard: Analyze basic business practices 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
required to start and run a Standard: Portfolio & Presentation (A19)
company/organization (A18)
Define entrepreneurship x Present for grading
Describe the relationship between suppliers, x Slide show of rendered images
producers, and consumers
Compare and contrast types of businesses, x
including sole proprietorships, small
businesses, companies, corporations, Hard Copy Portfolio
governmental agencies, and no-profit
organizations
Describe practices that ensure quality x Digital Media Presentation
customer service
Explain the value of competition in x Web Presentation
business/field
Standard: Knowledge of Acceptable Use 1 2 3 4 Panel Presentation
Policy (C23)
Collaborate with classmates in researching or
Dem Reel or Animation Short
reviewing an Acceptable Use Policy

9. Standard: Introduction to Internet Concepts 1 2 3 4
Internet search (optional)
(C24)
Recognize the computer as a communication
Responsibilities of Internet use skill and a way of connecting with people and
information
Students consider the development of the
Discuss legal issues associated with locating
internet and assess advantages and
and retrieving information from the internet
disadvantages
Understand Acceptable Use Policy, copyright
Browsers (optional)
and Fair Use Laws
Conduct research on the Internet and correctly
Search Engines
identify site sources in bibliography
Utilize information from electronic
Responsibilities of Internet use
communication sources
Standard: Image Use and Design (C25) 1 2 3 4 History of the Internet (optional)
Standard: Basic Principles of Graphic Design 1 2 3 4
Plan an interactive image
(C26)
Storyboard interactive image Review and redesign
Evaluate and integrate interactive components
Project Planning
into a website
Storyboard interactive components Storyboarding
Analyze images as a means of information
File management and naming conventions
display
Appropriate use of color, shapes and lines
Copyright and image standard practices
(elements of design)
Import/create images Optimizing JPEGs and GIFs
Layers Composition, contrast and balance
Frames Emphasis
Behaviors Line
Disjoint and simple rollover images Unity and color
Working with images Editing images
Effects Rule of Thirds
Standard: Utilize Multimedia and Graphic 1 2 3 4 Proximity and patterns
Tools (C27)
Describe various interactive media tools Shape
Create and manipulate illustrations using a
Typography
drawing or painting program
Import and export graphics using external
Scanning photographs, objects, and drawings
peripherals
Identify and define different graphic file formats Using a digital camera
Open and run video clips Panel elements and structure
Create a simple video clip Export window and settings
Play and record sound clips Effects
Drawing
Text
Graphics file types
Copyright issues
Redesign and peer review

10. CORE subjects & 21st Century Themes
Learning & Innovation Skills 1 2 3 4
 Creativity & Innovation
 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
 Communications & Collaboration
Information, Media & Technology Skills
 Information Technology
 Media Literacy
 ICT (Information, Communications & Technology)
Literacy
Life & Career Skills
 Flexibility & Adaptability
 Initiative & Self-Direction
 Social & Cross-Cultural Skills
 Productivity & Accountability
 Leadership & Responsibility