Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Digital Media/Multimedia Presentation
Career Cluster:	Arts A/V Technology and Communication

CCC	
CIP Number	0609070219	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	17 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment as an audio/visual technician, audio technician, lighting technician, or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.

This certificate program is part of the Digital Media/Multimedia Technology AS degree program (1611080103).

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

The content should include, but not be limited to, the learning of management skills permitting the graduate to oversee the operation of institutional and industrial multiple media operations.  Instruction includes:  use of multimedia hardware and software, production analysis, the design and production of digital media/multimedia projects, digital media/multimedia management and the application of production skills to solving the problems relating to the integration of multiple media.  Also included are skills relating to professionalism, employability, communication, and management.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Use industry standard digital media/multimedia hardware and software.
02.0	Create, alter and/or adjust presentations utilizing a variety of digital media/multimedia technologies.
03.0	Design and generate still imagery/graphics.
04.0	Design and execute audio technology for a digital media/multimedia project(s).
05.0	Use computer applications for digital media/multimedia projects.
06.0	Produce digital media/multimedia projects.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Digital Media/Multimedia Presentation 
CIP Number:	0609070219
Program Length:	17 credit hours	

This certificate program is part of the Digital Media/Multimedia Technology AS degree program (1611080103).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Use industry standard digital media/multimedia hardware and software. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate the proper care and handling of equipment used in digital media/multimedia.	
01.02	Perform pre- and post-production routines with digital media/multimedia hardware and software.	
01.03	Familiarize with industry standard equipment and software.	
02.0	Create, alter and/or adjust presentations utilizing a variety of digital media/multimedia technologies. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate the ability to locate appropriate production resources.	
02.02	Utilize production techniques to create industry standard outcomes.	
02.03	Adapt learned skills and generate new approaches in order to solve unique production problems.	
03.0	Design and generate still imagery/graphics. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Understand the properties of light and how to utilize them in still images/graphics.	
04.0	Utilize/create/produce audio technology for digital media/multimedia project(s). The student will be able to:	
04.01	Capture, manipulate and apply audio and sound in digital media/multimedia projects.	
04.02	Differentiate and optimize formats for audio.	
04.03	Evaluate production needs for microphones. 	
04.04	Demonstrate proficiency with a multi-channel audio mixing.	
04.05	Utilize industry standards for multi-track recording.	
05.0	Use computer applications for digital media/multimedia projects. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Demonstrate a basic proficiency with digital media/multimedia software packages.	
05.02	Present digital media/multimedia content.	
06.0	Produce digital media/multimedia projects. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Assess the needs of the end user or client.	
06.02	Analyze available resources.	
06.03	Create the written form of a story/script appropriate to the digital media/multimedia projects.	
06.04	Create and prepare a storyboard appropriate to the digital media/multimedia projects.	

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.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular 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 to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. 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.