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K–12 Standards

Digital Communications III: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Elements of Media

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Describe the basic elements of media

    1. 1.

      Identify the typical components of media: text, graphics, sound, video, and animation1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Review the basic concepts of text and graphics as they relate to digital media1.2.2

    3. 3.

      Evaluate the appropriate use of elements in media1.2.3

  • 1.3

    Examine the types of software used in the development of digital media

    1. 1.

      Evaluate the types of software used in the development of digital media: animation, sound editing, podcasting, file conversion, painting, drawing, image editing, video editing, DVD authoring, web design1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Identify current and emerging technologies as they apply to digital media

    1. 1.

      Identify current and emerging technologies, i.e. E-readers, social networking, podcasts, apps, games, wiki, blog, mobile devices, online learning systems, cloud computing1.4.1

  • 1.5

    Discuss the copyright laws and guidelines that affect the use of digital media

    1. 1.

      Analyze and illustrate the basic concepts of ethics, copyright law, fair use, public domain, shareware, and royalty-free1.5.1

Web Design

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Identify the options for developing a website

    1. 1.

      Explain the options for designing and creating a website, i.e. writing the code, using web design software, using an online website builder, outsourcing to a professional web designer2.2.1

  • 2.3

    Discuss design considerations and planning steps in developing an effective website

    1. 1.

      Explain concepts to be considered when planning a website: web-safe colors, appropriate fonts, screen size, file naming conventions, browser compatibility, download time2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Evaluate web sites for effectiveness2.3.2

    3. 3.

      Determine target audience2.3.3

    4. 4.

      Develop a navigational structure2.3.4

  • 2.4

    Review the copyright/trademark laws as they relate to creating and publishing

    1. 1.

      Identify and critique acceptable sources of media for websites2.4.1

  • 2.5

    Identify components of a website

    1. 1.

      Identify a multipage website using components such as: templates, thumbnails, banner, photo gallery, alternative text, page captions, tables, hover/rollover buttons, forms, image map/hot spot, site map2.5.1

  • 2.6

    Create a website

    1. 1.

      Create a basic website with components such as: banner, page titles, background color or images, graphics, appropriate text, hyperlinks2.6.1

    2. 2.

      Create a multi-page website with components such as: navigational structure, hot spot, rollover, animated gifs, tables, etc.2.6.2

  • 2.7

    Examine web hosting options

    1. 1.

      Identify the various options for hosting a website2.7.1

    2. 2.

      Explain domain naming2.7.2

Audio/Sound

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Discuss the categories of audio

    1. 1.

      Identify and give examples of the categories of audio: speech, sound effects, music, and silence3.2.1

  • 3.3

    Discuss common sound file formats

    1. 1.

      Compare quality size, compression and platform compatibility of audio formats: MP4, Midi, AIF, Wave, WMA, MP33.3.1

    2. 2.

      Compare and contrast the following: streaming audio and downloading audio3.3.2

  • 3.4

    Discuss the hardware needed for sound

    1. 1.

      Connect speakers, microphone, and headphones to the computer and adjust settings3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify different types of microphones: omnidirectional microphone, bidirectional microphone, boom microphone, lavalier microphone (lapel), wireless microphone, mounted microphone3.4.2

    3. 3.

      Assess appropriate use of microphones3.4.3

  • 3.5

    Discuss the software needed for sound

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast the software used to manipulate audio: editing, playback, conversion3.5.1

    2. 2.

      Create a sound file3.5.2

    3. 3.

      Adjust settings to maximize sound quality: sampling rate, bit rate, and channels3.5.3

  • 3.6

    Review the copyright laws and guidelines that affect the use of sound

    1. 1.

      Analyze and critique acceptable sources of sound for digital media productions, i.e. royalty-free, original works, etc.3.6.1

  • 3.7

    Describe the process of editing sound

    1. 1.

      Edit a sound file using a sound editor program, i.e. mix sound, insert sounds, cut sounds, rip sound files, convert sound formats3.7.1

  • 3.8

    Incorporate sounds in media

    1. 1.

      Create and incorporate sound in media, i.e. public service announcement, podcast, webcast, etc.3.8.1

    2. 2.

      Upload sound files to webpage3.8.2

Animation

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Discuss the different types of animation

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast 2D and 3D animation4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Examine the different types of animation: frame, stop motion, morphing, warping4.2.2

  • 4.3

    Discuss the software needed to create animation

    1. 1.

      Compare and contrast the software used to create the different types of animation4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Describe the different processes for creating animation

    1. 1.

      Create a frame animation, i.e. animated GIF4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Create a stop motion animation4.4.2

    3. 3.

      Create a morphing/warping animation4.4.3

  • 4.5

    Incorporate an animation in a media production

    1. 1.

      Utilize animation in media production4.5.1

Integration

  • 5.1

    Integrate the basic elements of media into a project

    1. 1.

      Create a project incorporating the media elements5.1.1

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 III

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