Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Digital Cinema Production
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Career Certificate Program 	
Program Number	K100100	
CIP Number	0650060211	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Program Length	1050 hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
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	
Basic Skills Level	Computation (Mathematics): 	9	Communications (Reading and Language Arts): 	9	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for initial employment in the Digital Cinema Production field as production assistants, equipment operators, camera assistants, sound equipment operators, editing equipment operators, grips and lighting equipment operators and visual effect artists.

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 includes, but is not limited to, the history of cinema, production writing and management, art direction, cinematography, lighting, audio production, the use of editing software and post-production.

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

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of five occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
A	FIL0085	Video Production Manager	TEC ED 1 @ 2
ENG&TEC ED1@2
TV PRO TEC @7 7G
	300 hours	
B	FIL0086	Camera and Lighting Grip		150 hours	
C	FIL0087	Advanced Production Crew		300 hours	
D	FIL0088	Digital Video Editor		150 hours	
E	FIL0089	Visual Effects Artist		150 hours	

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

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

Video Production Manager 
01.0	Understand the history of cinema.  
02.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the entertainment industry. 
03.0	Understand intellectual property rights, copyright laws and plagiarism as each applies to creative assets. 
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of production writing as it relates to narrative filmmaking. 
05.0	Understand the production process. 
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of production management. 
07.0	Demonstrate basic knowledge of cinematography. 
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of storyboarding. 

Camera and Lighting Grip
09.0	Demonstrate understanding of production set protocol. 
10.0	Demonstrate understanding of electricity.
11.0	Demonstrate understanding of lighting principles. 
12.0	Demonstrate understanding of lighting fixtures. 
13.0	Demonstrate understanding of special effects lighting techniques and equipment.
14.0	Demonstrate understanding of grip principles.
15.0	Demonstrate understanding of basic grip equipment.
16.0	Demonstrate understanding of camera movement.

Advanced Production Crew
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of cameras.
18.0	Demonstrate knowledge of cinematography.
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of directing.
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of art direction.
21.0	Demonstrate basic audio production.

Digital Video Editor 
22.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills. 
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the post-production process. 
24.0	Demonstrate knowledge of audio editing software. 
25.0	Demonstrate knowledge of post-production editing software.
26.0	Demonstrate knowledge of digital content distribution.  

Visual Effects Artist and Digital 
27.0	Demonstrate knowledge of photo editing software. 
28.0	Demonstrate knowledge of color correction software. 
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of compositing software.
30.0	Demonstrate employability and networking skills for the entertainment industry.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Digital Cinema Production
Career Certificate Program Number:	K100100

Course Number:  FIL0085
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Video Production Manager – 300 Hours	
01.0	Understand the history of cinema. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Understand the history and innovations of the motion picture industry.	
01.02	Identify the major technological changes that impacted the motion picture industry (silent, sound, color, widescreen, digital).	
01.03	Identify the major films and filmmakers that contributed to the aesthetic development of motion pictures.	
02.0	Demonstrate basic knowledge of the entertainment industry. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify the potential markets, brand partners, and target audiences for a motion picture project.	
02.02	Effectively communicate a message or pitch.	
02.03	Identify professional websites used by the motion picture industry.	
03.0	Understand intellectual property rights, copyright laws and plagiarism as each applies to creative assets. The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Describe the limits and expectations of copyright protection.	
03.02	Understand the use of “fair use” and “fair dealing.”	
03.03	Understand the transfer and licensing of creative works.	
03.04	Understand the use of “exclusive rights” to intellectual creations.	
03.05	Understand the importance of digital watermarks.	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of production writing as it relates to narrative filmmaking. The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Understand the role of a scriptwriter in the preproduction process.	
04.02	Understand the importance of target audiences, markets, and demographics when writing a script.	
04.03	Identify the elements of a script.	
04.04	Develop the intended message and/or theme of a script.	
04.05	Understand how genre conventions affect a story.	
04.06	Identify the major characters and setting of a story.	
04.07	Understand the basic story structure of a feature film (3 Act structure, Hero’s Journey).	
04.08	Demonstrate an understanding of character profiles.	
04.09	Create a character profile.	
04.10	Demonstrate ability to write a treatment.	
04.11	Demonstrate ability to write a professionally formatted short script.	
05.0	Understand the production process. The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Identify the job titles associated with the filmmaking process.	
05.02	Identify various tools and equipment used to produce narrative productions.	
05.03	Understand the stages of production pipeline from acquisition to exhibition.	
05.04	Identify the departments of a production studio.	
05.05	Understand production and department hierarchy.	
05.06	Demonstrate and understand proper set protocol.	
05.07	Identify the stages of production.	
05.08	Understand production terms.	
05.09	Create and organize production paperwork for use in pitch and/or preproduction meetings.	
05.10	Demonstrate the proper use of standard filmmaking forms. 	
05.11	Understand the network associated with product distribution.	
05.12	Understand the role streaming services play in the film distribution process.	
05.13	Identify the major players involved in the distribution and exhibition of motion pictures.	
05.14	Understand the importance of film festivals in the exhibition/distribution process.	
05.15	Understand the role movie theaters play in the motion picture business.	
06.0	Demonstrate knowledge of production management. The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Understand the job of a production manager.	
06.02	Demonstrate ability to breakdown a script into production elements (ex: cast, props).	
06.03	Create a production schedule.	
06.04	Create a sample budget for a production.	
06.05	Understand the role trade unions play in the budgeting process.	
06.06	Demonstrate ability to write a casting call.	
06.07	Understand the casting process.	
06.08	Scout a location and perform a site survey.	
06.09	Understand the process of acquiring a permit for shooting on location. 	
07.0	Demonstrate basic knowledge of cinematography. The student will be able to: 	
07.01	Demonstrate knowledge of basic composition and framing techniques.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of basic camera movements (e.g., pan, tilt, dolly, etc.).	
07.03	Identify and understand the different lens types used in production (e.g., wide, telephoto, prime, and variable focal length).	
07.04	Demonstrate basic knowledge of depth of field.	
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of storyboarding. The student will be able to: 	
08.01	Understand the importance of a shot list.	
08.02	Describe visual storytelling and how storyboards are used during production.	
08.03	Identify common aspect ratios and understand how to calculate ratios.	
08.04	Demonstrate ability to create a storyboard using industry techniques.	
08.05	Apply camera framing and camera movement to a storyboard.	

Course Number:  FIL0086
Occupational Completion Point:  B 
Camera and Lighting Grip – 150 Hours	
09.0	Demonstrate understanding of production set protocol. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Select proper lighting gear for the needs of a production.	
09.02	Demonstrate ability to set up lights.	
09.03	Demonstrate ability to use common hand and radio signals.	
09.04	Demonstrate proper use of cables (wrapping, layout, securing) and cable labeling methods.	
09.05	Follow proper lighting safety protocols.	
09.06	Supervise hanging, circuiting, and focusing lights for production.	
10.0	Demonstrate understanding of electricity. The student will be able to: 	
10.01	Demonstrate understanding of electrical units of measure.	
10.02	Calculate amperage of lights.	
10.03	Demonstrate understanding of Ohm’s Law.	
10.04	Understand the differences between direct current and alternating current.	
10.05	Demonstrate use of proper grounding techniques.	
10.06	Understand the importance of safely using portable and full-size generators on a set.	
11.0	Demonstrate understanding of lighting principles. The student will be able to: 	
11.01	Identify the job descriptions of the lighting crew.	
11.02	Identify relevant lighting cues from scripts and/or storyboards.	
11.03	Create a lighting plan.	
11.04	Demonstrate an understanding of exposure through the manipulation of F-Stops, ISO, and shutter speed.  	
11.05	Demonstrate understanding of contrast ratio.	
11.06	Demonstrate knowledge of color temperature.	
11.07	Demonstrate use of a light meter.	
11.08	Understand the Inverse Square Law.	
11.09	Determine lighting equipment needs for a planned production.	
11.10	Demonstrate the proper use of color charts/white balance cards during production.	
12.0	Demonstrate understanding of lighting fixtures. The student will be able to: 	
12.01	Understand the difference between Fresnel and open-faced lights.	
12.02	Demonstrate understanding of various lighting gear (e.g., LED, fluorescents, HMI and tungsten).	
12.03	Demonstrate an understanding of ambient and practical lighting.	
13.0	Demonstrate understanding of special effects lighting techniques and equipment. The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Demonstrate both high-key and low-key lighting techniques.	
13.02	Demonstrate how to incorporate lighting into exterior day setups.	
13.03	Demonstrate use of gels and diffusions.	
13.04	Demonstrate the use of hard (direct) lighting and soft (indirect) lighting.	
13.05	Demonstrate the ability to create lighting effects.	
13.06	Understand the challenges of lighting a green/blue screen.	
13.07	(Optional) Demonstrate the proper use of fog machines.	
14.0	Demonstrate understanding of grip principles. The student will be able to: 	
14.01	Identify the descriptions of the grip crew.	
14.02	Translate script needs into creative uses of dollies, cranes and other camera mounts as required for production.	
14.03	Identify relevant grip cues from production notes.	
14.04	Analyze production requirements to determine grip equipment needs.	
14.05	Demonstrate proper and safe use of equipment.	
14.06	Appraise maintenance needs for equipment.	
15.0	Demonstrate understanding of basic grip equipment. The student will be able to: 	
15.01	Demonstrate proper use of stands and stand extensions.	
15.02	Demonstrate use of small and large butterflies.	
15.03	Demonstrate proper use of sandbags. 	
15.04	Demonstrate use of apple boxes and risers.	
15.05	Demonstrate ability to identify and use clamps and clips.	
15.06	Demonstrate ability to use specialty knots (bowline, clove hitch, square).	
15.07	Demonstrate ability to identify and use flags, dots, and fingers.	
15.08	Demonstrate ability to identify and use silks and nets.	
15.09	Demonstrate ability to identify and use reflectors and bounce boards.	
16.0	Demonstrate understanding of camera movement. The student will be able to:	
16.01	Demonstrate proper handheld camera techniques.	
16.02	Demonstrate proper follow focus technique.	
16.03	Identify commonly used camera stabilizers and rigs.  	
16.04	Demonstrate proper safety using camera stabilizers and rigs.	
16.05	Utilize various camera stabilizers and rigs to create moving shots (e.g., cranes, gimbals, jibs, dollies, sliders, arms, and etc.).	
16.06	Understand the proper use of drones.	

Course Number:  FIL0087
Occupational Completion Point:  C 
Digital Cinematographer – 300 Hours	
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of cameras. The student will be able to: 	
17.01	Demonstrate knowledge of mechanics and parts of the camera (e.g., shutter, f/stops, lenses, etc.).	
17.02	Control lens, focal length, aperture, depth of field and exposure to obtain required effects.	
17.03	Understand the difference between zoom and prime lenses.	
17.04	Demonstrate the proper use of filters and polarizers.	
17.05	Control camera movement to obtain required effects.	
17.06	Analyze production requirements to determine camera equipment needs.	
17.07	Analyze the aesthetic needs of a shot and accomplish them by using standard industry equipment.	
17.08	Understand the protocols of using equipment from rental houses.	
17.09	Perform basic and routine maintenance on camera equipment.	
17.10	Select appropriate acquisition formats (media, compression and frame rates) for a production.	
18.0	Demonstrate knowledge of cinematography. The student will be able to: 	
18.01	Understand the difference between film and digital camera technology.	
18.02	Demonstrate understanding of different responsibilities within the camera department.	
18.03	Execute a lighting plan.	
18.04	Compare the techniques used in studio and location shooting.	
18.05	Manage resources and personnel in order to meet production deadlines.	
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of directing. The student will be able to:	
19.01	Analyze a script and create a shot list.	
19.02	Identify the psychological effects of different types of angles (composition).	
19.03	Demonstrate knowledge of blocking, dynamic composition, and screen direction.	
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of art direction. The student will be able to:	
20.01	Demonstrate the ability to create moods through lighting and art direction.	
20.02	Understand how the geographic location, time period and the time of day affect art direction. 	
20.03	Understand the importance of art direction as it pertains to character development and theme.	
20.04	Understand the use of color in art direction.	
21.0	Demonstrate basic audio production. The student will be able to: 	
21.01	Understand the history of audio recording in motion pictures. 	
21.02	Understand basic audio terminology (frequency, pitch, amplitude, signal to noise ratio, sampling rate, reverberation). 	
21.03	Demonstrate basic knowledge of acoustics. 	
21.04	Demonstrate knowledge of audio codecs and media. 	
21.05	Demonstrate the use of microphones, recorders, speakers, mixers, boom poles, other recording and playback equipment.	
21.06	Evaluate audio recording needs of a specific production and specific locations.	
21.07	Demonstrate proper microphone placement for a specific scene. 	
21.08	Demonstrate how to set up a recording environment.	
21.09	Demonstrate the ability to record location sounds.	

Course Number:  FIL0088
Occupational Completion Point:  D
Digital Video Editor – 150 Hours	
22.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills. The student will be able to: 	
22.01	Identify and understand workstation hardware and peripherals.	
22.02	Demonstrate understanding of computer performance specifications.	
22.03	Compare and contrast differences between business and consumer workstations.	
22.04	Demonstrate best practices of computer safety and ergonomics.	
22.05	Demonstrate understanding of operating systems.	
22.06	Understand how to upgrade a workstation.	
22.07	Perform storage management operations (project/file).	
22.08	Demonstrate knowledge of computer maintenance.	
22.09	Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot computer hardware and software issues.	
22.10	Perform proper file organization and file naming when uploading and downloading files.	
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the post-production process. The student will be able to:	
23.01	Identify the job titles and roles of the post-production department.	
23.02	Identify the psychological effects of different types of edits.	
23.03	Demonstrate understanding of picture editing techniques.	
23.04	Demonstrate an understanding of transitions.	
23.05	Demonstrate an understanding of sound editing techniques.	
23.06	Understand the process of syncing sound elements to picture elements.	
23.07	Record dialogue replacement lines.	
23.08	Create sound effects using live Foley techniques.	
23.09	Formulate sound design for required sound effects and dialogue replacement to complete a motion picture soundtrack.	
24.0	Demonstrate knowledge of audio editing software. The student will be able to: 	
24.01	Identify file formats and storage options.	
24.02	Identify parts of the software interface (menus, tools and palettes).	
24.03	Use software features such as import, export and saving audio.	
24.04	Understand non-destructive and destructive operations.	
24.05	Operate software to edit, cut and delete audio.	
24.06	Perform basic edits using filters, effects, plug-ins, file presets and rendering.	
24.07	Utilize multiple audio tracks.	
24.08	Synchronize sound effects and ADR to picture elements.	
24.09	Create a mix down.	
25.0	Demonstrate knowledge of post-production editing software. The student will be able to:	
25.01	Demonstrate understanding of file formats and storage options.	
25.02	Identify workflows for different types of media (online and offline). 	
25.03	Understand non-destructive and destructive operations.	
25.04	Identify parts of the software interface (menus/palettes).	
25.05	Demonstrate ability to use each of the basic tool sets.	
25.06	Demonstrate ability to import, export, and save projects.	
25.07	Demonstrate understanding of layers and basic compositing.	
25.08	Edit a project using filters, effects and plug-ins.	
25.09	Demonstrate ability to manipulate digital images (e.g., crop, scale, color, opacity, and keyframing).	
25.10	Demonstrate understanding of the rendering process.	
26.0	Demonstrate knowledge of digital content distribution.  The student will be able to: 	
26.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the formats and codecs used for online streaming services.	
26.02	Understand the purpose of specific project deliverables when delivering content to clients or distributors.	
26.03	Upload content for a specific viewing audience.	
26.04	Use metadata and watermarking strategies to protect and identify their work.	
26.05	Understand the process of encoding and compression. 	

Course Number:  FIL0089
Occupational Completion Point:  E 
Visual Effects Artist – 150 Hours	
27.0	Demonstrate knowledge of photo editing software. The student will be able to: 	
27.01	Demonstrate understanding of file formats and storage options.	
27.02	Identify parts of the software interface (menus/palettes).	
27.03	Demonstrate ability to use each of the basic tool sets.	
27.04	Demonstrate ability to import, export and save images.	
27.05	Demonstrate understanding of layers and channels.	
27.06	Demonstrate understanding of filters, effects and plug-ins.	
27.07	Demonstrate understanding of file presets.	
27.08	Demonstrate ability to select portions of an image for manipulation.	
27.09	Demonstrate ability to transform selections and images (crop, scale).	
27.10	Demonstrate ability to color correct images (brightness, hue, contrast).	
27.11	Demonstrate ability to use brushes for image creation and correction.	
27.12	Understand non-destructive and destructive operations.	
27.13	Create a digital watermark.	
28.0	Demonstrate knowledge of color correction software. The student will be able to: 	
28.01	Identify parts of the software interface (menus/palettes).	
28.02	Describe and use basic tool sets.	
28.03	Edit using software features such as import, export and file saving.	
28.04	Explain color balance, color theory, and channels.	
28.05	Create masks and mattes.	
28.06	Understand the use and operation of scopes and waveforms.	
28.07	Demonstrate the use of LUTs (look up tables) for color grading.	
28.08	Demonstrate tracking as it relates to color correction.	
28.09	Demonstrate ability to use color correction to match shots in a scene.	
28.10	Understand how color correction can be used to enhance the mood of a scene or project.	
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of compositing software. The student will be able to: 	
29.01	Understand the history of compositing and special effects production (both photographic and digital).	
29.02	Identify parts of the software interface (menus/palettes).	
29.03	Describe and use basic tool sets.	
29.04	Edit using software features such as import, export and file saving.	
29.05	Understand basic animation using effects presets.	
29.06	Perform edits to animate text and layers.	
29.07	Utilize rotoscoping tools for advanced effects.	
29.08	Demonstrate how to animate masks.	
29.09	Demonstrate motion tracking.	
29.10	Demonstrate the ability to composite using green screens.	
29.11	Demonstrate the process to render and output content. 	
29.12	Demonstrate the compositing integration of rendered 3D animation with video.	
30.0	Demonstrate employability and networking skills for the entertainment industry. The student will be able to:	
30.01	Create a professional resume. 	
30.02	Create an online portfolio of their best work for potential clients and employers.	
30.03	Create a professional online profile.	
30.04	Understand the process of creating a business.	
30.05	Understand the differences between freelance, contract and salaried positions.	
30.06	Understand the process for submitting work for festivals and distribution. 	
30.07	Participate in mock interviews. 	

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.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills

In Career Certificate Programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Computation (Mathematics) and Communications (Reading and Language Arts). These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02, Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01, F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College System Institution must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91, F.S.

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.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.