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K–12 Standards

Digital Communications II: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Hardware/Software & Storage Media

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Discuss storage devices

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast storage media available and the the storage capacity of each: kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of available storage media/hardware1.2.2

    3. 3.

      Access/write using optical storage media (CD/DVD)1.2.3

    4. 4.

      Access/write using optical storage media (CD/DVD)1.2.4

  • 1.3

    Explore emerging methods to deliver and store multimedia and the equipment

    1. 1.

      Identify basic equipment needed for presentation, i.e. projector, smartboard, Internet, and kiosk1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify advantages and disadvantages in current trends and technology; i.e. bluetooth, online storage, cloud computing, file sharing, etc.1.3.2

  • 1.4

    Review the types of software needed to develop media

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast different types of software used for developing media projects, i.e. image editing software, drawing software, and painting software1.4.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss situations in which software is appropriate, i.e. creating documents in page layout software, editing photos in image editing software, creating a logo using1.4.2

  • 1.5

    Describe the types of hardware needed to develop media

    1. 1.

      Identify hardware components used to acquire images, i.e. SLR camera, point and shoot camera, and scanner1.5.1

    2. 2.

      Research the different types of hardware components used to acquire images such as cost, storage size, and specifications1.5.2

Photography

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss the basic components of a digital camera

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate an understanding of the basic components of a digital camera, i.e. storage media, battery, optical zoom, digital zoom, flash, preview mode, mode dial, and LCD screens2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze the relationship between camera resolution and megapixel2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Compare and contrast SLR cameras with point and shoot cameras2.2.3

  • 2.3

    Identify framing techniques in digital photography

    1. 1.

      Identify the four basic framing shots using photography: long shot, mid shot, close up, extreme close up2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate and understand the rule of thirds, point of view, and frame movement2.3.2

    3. 3.

      Take pictures using appropriate composition techniques2.3.3

  • 2.4

    Discuss the different types of digital camera storage and methods of transferring images to a computer

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast the types of storage used for the digital camera: SD card, memory stick, internal memory, and compact flash card2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify and use methods of transferring digital images: USB cables, bluetooth, card readers2.4.2

    3. 3.

      Construct a file management system for photos (make folders, rename files)2.4.3

Graphics Editing

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Identify the different digital image file formats and compression

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast the two categories of digital images: bitmap and vector3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify the different bitmap file formats (such as .bmp, .jpg, .gif, .png, .tif) and their uses3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Identify vector file formats (such as .ai, .wmf, .pdf) and their uses3.2.3

    4. 4.

      Categorize the two different types of compression: lossy and lossless3.2.4

    5. 5.

      Analyze digital file formats in relation to file size and qualities3.2.5

    6. 6.

      Demonstrate the proper procedure to zip and unzip files3.2.6

    7. 7.

      Convert a graphic to a different format3.2.7

  • 3.3

    Identify the software available for creating digital images

    1. 1.

      Examine software for creating bitmap (paint) and vector (draw) images3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Create bitmap images3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Create vector images3.3.3

    4. 4.

      Convert a vector image into a bitmap (rasterize)3.3.4

  • 3.4

    Demonstrate basic editing techniques

    1. 1.

      Edit images in the following ways: move, resize, scale, rotate, flip, crop, convert to grayscale3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Create a publication using these basic editing techniques3.4.2

  • 3.5

    Demonstrate advanced editing techniques

    1. 1.

      Edit images in the following ways: transparency, brightness, contrast, masking, special effects, feathering, layering images, redeye, text, shapes, retouching3.5.1

    2. 2.

      Create a publication using these advanced editing techniques3.5.2

Advanced Desktop Publishing

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Demonstrate advanced desktop publishing techniques

    1. 1.

      Create formatting styles in a document4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Modify template elements4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Apply a template to a document4.2.3

  • 4.3

    Describe master pages and their uses

    1. 1.

      Set repetitive elements, i.e. headers, footers, columns, and page numbers4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Apply a master page to a document4.3.2

  • 4.4

    Demonstrate the basic components and layout of a multi-page document

    1. 1.

      Create a multi-page document using spreads, i.e. recipe books, magazines, children's books, etc.4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Create a table of contents4.4.2

    3. 3.

      Create an index4.4.3

  • 4.5

    Integrate page layout design with photo editing software

    1. 1.

      Convert a document to a .pdf4.5.1

    2. 2.

      Print a document identifying printer marks4.5.2

College/Career Capstone

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Identify the basic components of developing a resume

    1. 1.

      Critique and analyze the different types of resumes5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare and create a resume for entry into the workforce5.2.2

  • 5.3

    Integrate the elements of desktop publishing into a project for career and college readiness

    1. 1.

      Create various publications incorporating the elements of desktop publishing that demonstrates mastery of student learning; i.e., corporate identity packet (logo, letterhead, business card, etc.) or student portfolio (examples of newsletters, brochures, etc.)5.3.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2010
Where can I read the official document?
Digital Communications II

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