Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Photographic Technology
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Associate in Science	
CIP Number	1650060500	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	64 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked 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 employment as a photographer or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.  The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, understanding analog and digital processes, and photographic equipment. 

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Photography industry: professional business practices, technical and product skills, lighting in the studio and on location, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

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 creative problem-solving skills. 

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 64 credit hours.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Meet the general education core course requirements of Rule 6A-14.0303, Florida Administrative Code.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related CCC and ATD credentials.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs  

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the photograph production skills, in theory or in practice.    
02.0	Demonstrate understanding of exposure control.   
03.0	Make basic photographs.   
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various format cameras. 
05.0	Demonstrate mastery of archiving and presenting finished photographs.    
06.0	Apply lighting techniques.    
07.0	Make commercial photographs on location and in studio.   
08.0	Produce media presentations.    
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetics of photographs.   
10.0	Demonstrate competencies required to manage a photographic business.   
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Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Photographic Technology
CIP Number:	1650060500
Program Length:	64 credit hours

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the photograph production skills, in theory or practice. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Understand photographic chemistry. 	
01.02	Apply camera care and maintenance principles.	
01.03	Understand hand-process black and white as well as color film.	
01.04	Print black and white as well as color photographs.	
01.05	Produce black and white as well as color print using automated device(s).	
01.06	Apply post-production techniques using industry-standard software.  	
02.0	Demonstrate understanding of exposure control. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Explain characteristics of various F-stops and shutter speeds.	
02.02	Explain appropriate ISO.	
02.03	Understand file formats. 	
03.0	Make basic photographs. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Use design principles.	
03.02	Make photographs of still and moving subjects.	
03.03	Understand various workflows.	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of various format cameras. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Understand medium format up to large format cameras. 	
05.0	Demonstrate mastery of archiving and presenting finished photographs. The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Mount photographs.	
05.02	Mat/frame photographs.	
05.03	Demonstrate the use of file management, metadata and keywords. 	
06.0	Apply lighting techniques. The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Understand contrast range in lighting.	
06.02	Make photographs with electronic strobe.	
06.03	Make photographs with a continuous light source.	
06.04	Make photographs in mixed lighting. 	
07.0	Make commercial photographs on location and in studio. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Make portraits. 	
07.02	Make industrial photographs. 	
07.03	Make product photographs.	
08.0	Produce media presentations. The student will be able to: 	
08.01	Prepare storyboard.	
08.02	Prepare script.	
08.03	Create digital files, both still and video. 	
08.04	Record high quality audio.	
08.05	Edit video using industry-standard software. 	
08.06	Produce finish product.	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the aesthetics of photographs. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Critique both the form and content of photographs in a classroom setting. 	
09.02	Demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism in an academic setting.	
10.0	Demonstrate competencies required to manage a photographic business. The student will be able to: 	
10.01	Apply communication skills.	
10.02	Apply human relations skills.	
10.03	Set rates for photographic work.	
10.04	Maintain shop records and files.	
10.05	Maintain presentational portfolio.	
10.06	Analyze potential market area.	
10.07	Analyze and develop a marketing plan.	
10.08	Perform cost analysis.	
10.09	Apply accounting techniques.	
10.10	Prepare basic media release.	
10.11	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees. 	
10.12	Demonstrate employability skills. 	
10.13	Identify photographer’s legal rights/responsibilities. 	
10.14	Identify rules/regulations of copyright. 	
10.15	Write a business plan.	

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.

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations 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. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

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.

Certificate Programs

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 AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates (CCC):

Photography (0650060501) - 15 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.