2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Journalism
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

	Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8771100	
CIP Number	0609999900	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	4 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	27-3041 – Editors	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

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 purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as writers and editors (SOC 27-3041).  This program provides a medium whereby the student will be given the opportunity for practical hands-on experiences that incorporate academic skills into a real life situation.

The program familiarizes individuals with creative writing, script writing, graphic communications, desktop publishing, television production, photojournalism, and investigative reporting.

The presentation of subject matter should incorporate team teaching.  Activities should utilize a rotational type format so that the student is exposed and reinforced academically and vocationally for each outcome.  

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 one occupational completion point consisting of five courses. 

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 secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
A	1006300	Journalism I	ENGLISH	1 @2 @4 
JOURNALISM	1 @2 @4
MG ENGLISH	C
COMM ART	$7 $G
TV PRO TEC	$7 $G
BUS ED	$1 $2 $4
PHOTOG	$7 $G	1 credit	27-3041	2	PA	
	8771110	Industrial Communications	TV PRO TEC	@ 7 G
PHOTOG	@ 7 G
COMM ART	@ 7 G
MG ENG	$C
BUS ED	$1 $2 $4
ENGLISH	1 @2 @4 JOURNALISM	1 @2 @4	1 credit		2	PA	
	8209510	Digital Design 1	BUS ED 1       @2
VOE		@7
TC COOP ED @7
BUS DP	@7 %G
ELECT DP	@7 %G
CLERICAL	@7 7G 
SECRETAR    7 G
STENOG	@4 @7 
TEC ELEC	$7 G
COMP SCI	6 @2
COMM ART	@7 7G
PRINTING	@7 7G
TEC ED 1       @2	1 credit		2	PA	
	8207110
9001110	Web Design 1 or
Foundations of Web Design	BUS ED  1 @ 2
VOE		@ 7
TEACH CBE	@ 7
BUS DP	@7 G
ELECT DP	@7 G
CLERICAL	@7 G
SECRETAR	@7 G
STENOG	@ 4
TEC ELEC	$7 G
COMP SCI	6 @2	1 credit
1 credit		2
3	PA
PA	
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

Academic Alignment Tables

Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators specializing in the fields of science, mathematics, English/language arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses. Career and Technical Education courses that have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and the Florida Standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts will show the following data: the quantity of academic standards in the CTE course; the total number of standards contained in the academic course; and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Anatomy/ Physiology
Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Environmental Science	Genetics	Integrated Science	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
1006300
	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8771110
	1/87
1%	1/80
1%	20/83
24%	1/69
1%	20/67
30%	1/70
1%	1/69
1%	20/82
24%	1/66
2%	20/74
27%	1/72
1%	
8209510
	23/87
26%	24/80
30%	3/83
4%	24/69
35%	4/67
6%	21/70
30%	23/69
33%	3/82
4%	18/66
27%	4/74
5%	24/72
33%	
8207110
	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
9001110	3/87
3%	2/80
3%	2/83
2%	2/69
3%	1/67
1%	3/69
4%	1/82
1%	3/66
5%	1/74
1%	2/72
3%	3/70
4%	
**   Alignment pending review    						#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4	
1006300
	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
8771110
	14/67
21%	8/75
11%	14/54
26%	7/46
15%	7/45
16%	#	#	
8209510
	15/67
22%	20/75
27%	27/54
50%	#	#	5/45
11%	5/45
11%	
8207110
	**	**	**	**	**	**	**	
9001110	16/67
24%	11/75
15%	15/54
28%	**	**	**	**	
**   Alignment pending review    			#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above. These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields. The FS for Mathematical Practices are designed for grades K-12 and describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.

Instructors must incorporate the Florida Standards for Technical Subjects and Mathematical Practices throughout instruction of this CTE program.  To access these standards, please click on the following link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/FloridaStandardsTechSubjects.rtf. 

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

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:

01.0	Demonstrate fundamental skills in the use of the writing process for varied journalistic media. 
02.0	Demonstrate fundamental use of production skills (e.g., layout design, ad design, storyboarding) for varied mass communication documents or electronic media. 
03.0	Demonstrate awareness of the history and evolution of journalism and the responsible and ethical use of information (e.g., First Amendment, copyright, intellectual freedom).
04.0	Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues (e.g., manipulation, misrepresentation, fraud) when addressing social, cultural, and political issues through print and non-print photojournalism. 
05.0	Demonstrate fundamental use of organization and management techniques related to production of journalistic media (e.g., team building, leadership, business skills, time management, task organization). 
06.0	Demonstrate fundamental use of technology for research, production, and dissemination of journalistic media. 
07.0	Analyze varied journalistic documents or electronic media. 
08.0	Demonstrate awareness of varied careers in journalism.
09.0	Produce writing appropriate to journalistic media.
10.0	Organize and utilize production modes appropriate to journalistic media, including desktop publishing, keyboarding, photography, commercial art, and television production.
11.0	Plan a set for television production.
12.0	Perform lighting activities for a planned production.
13.0	Demonstrate correct use of basic equipment used in television production.
14.0	Demonstrate ability to identify different types of script copy.
15.0	Demonstrate ability to write script in broadcast style.
16.0	Perform electronic/desktop publishing operations.
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of electronic/desktop publishing concepts.
18.0	Perform mechanical creative support operations.
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills.
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of digital publishing concepts.
21.0	Perform decision-making activities.
22.0	Perform layout, design, and measurement activities.
23.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations.
24.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging.
25.0	Demonstrate proficiency in creating a simple website.
26.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences.
27.0	Perform decision making activities.
28.0	Perform e-mail activities.
29.0	Demonstrate proficiency using operating systems.
30.0	Demonstrate proficiency navigating the internet, intranet, and the WWW.
31.0	Demonstrate proficiency using HTML commands.
32.0	Demonstrate proficiency in page design applicable to the WWW.
33.0	Develop an awareness of internet/intranet tools.
34.0	Demonstrate proficiency in website planning and the design process.
35.0	Develop markup language structures.
36.0	Create basic web pages.
37.0	Incorporate images and graphical formatting on a web page.
38.0	Create a basic table structure.
39.0	Incorporate form structures in a web page.
40.0	Describe frame structures and their usage.
41.0	Use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
42.0	Examine web design technologies and techniques.
43.0	Describe the process for publishing a website.
44.0	Describe how website performance is monitored and analyzed.
45.0	Create an informational website.
46.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills.
47.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Journalism I
Course Number: 	1006300
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop basic entry-level skills required for careers in the writing and editing industry.
Basic Assumptions for Language Arts Education: 
•	Reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing competencies are integrated throughout students’ learning experiences. 
•	Benchmarks for the Sunshine State Standards are repeated as needed in course sequences.  As students progress from one course to the next, increases should occur in the complexity of materials and tasks and in the students’ independence in the application of skills and strategies. 
•	Learning tasks and materials accommodate the individual needs of students. 
•	Technology is available for students to develop competencies in the language arts. 

A. 	Major Concepts/Content. The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills in the production of print or electronic journalistic media. 

The content should include, but not be limited to, the following: 
-writing processes
-production skills for varied media
-history and ethics of journalism
-applications and issues in photojournalism
-organization and management techniques
-technology for research, production, and dissemination
-analysis of journalistic media
-careers in journalism 

This course shall integrate the Goal 3 Student Performance Standards of the Florida System of School Improvement and Accountability as appropriate to the content and processes of the subject matter. 

Course student performance standards must be adopted by the district, and they must reflect appropriate Sunshine State Standards benchmarks. 

B. 	Special Note.  Hands-on activities are integral to this course.  This course may require students to participate in activities beyond the school day. 

C. 	Course Requirements.  These requirements include, but are not limited to, the benchmarks from the Sunshine State Standards that are most relevant to this course. Benchmarks correlated with a specific course requirement may also be addressed by other course requirements as appropriate.  The benchmarks printed in regular type are required for this course.  The portions printed in italic type are not required for this course.  Some requirements in this course are not addressed in the Sunshine State Standards. 

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
01.0	Demonstrate fundamental skills in the use of the writing process for varied journalistic media. 			
01.01	Locate, gather, analyze, and evaluate written information for a variety of purposes, including research projects, real-world tasks, and self-improvement. 
LA.A.2.4.4			
01.02	Select and use appropriate study and research skills and tools according to the type of information being gathered or organized, including almanacs, government publications, microfiche, news sources, and information services. 
LA.A.2.4.6			
01.03	Analyze the validity and reliability of primary source information and use the information appropriately.  
LA.A.2.4.7			
01.04	Synthesize information from multiple sources to draw conclusions. 
LA.A.2.4.8			
01.05	Select and use appropriate prewriting strategies, such as brainstorming, graphic organizers, and outlining. 
LA.B.1.4.1			
01.06	Draft and revise writing that 
LA.B.1.4.2			
•	is focused, purposeful, and reflects insight into the writing situation; 			
•	has an organizational pattern that provides for a logical progression of ideas; 			
•	has effective use of transitional devices that contribute to a sense of completeness; 			
•	has support that is substantial, specific, relevant, and concrete; 			
•	demonstrates a commitment to and involvement with the subject; 			
•	uses creative writing strategies as appropriate to the purpose of the paper; 			
•	demonstrates a mature command of language with precision of expression; 			
•	has varied sentence structure; and 			
•	has few, if any, conventional errors in mechanics, usage, punctuation, and spelling.			
01.07	Produce final documents that have been edited for 			
•	correct spelling;			
•	correct punctuation, including commas, colons, and common use of semicolons; 			
•	correct capitalization; 			
•	correct sentence formation; 			
•	correct instances of possessives, subject/verb agreement, instances of noun/pronoun agreement, and the intentional use of fragments for effect; and 			
•	correct formatting that appeals to readers, including appropriate use of a variety of graphics, tables, charts, and illustrations in both standard and innovative forms.
LA.B.1.4.3			
01.08	Write fluently for a variety of occasions, audiences, and purposes, making appropriate choices regarding style, tone, level of detail, and organization. 
LA.B.2.4.3			
01.09	Make appropriate adjustments in language use for social, academic, and life situations, demonstrating sensitivity to gender and cultural bias. 
LA.D.1.4.2			
02.0	Demonstrate fundamental use of production skills (e.g., layout design, ad design, storyboarding) for varied mass communication documents or electronic media. 			
02.01	Organize information using appropriate systems.
LA.B.2.4.2			
02.02	Recognize production elements that contribute to the effectiveness of a specific medium.
LA.D.2.4.3			
03.0	Demonstrate awareness of the history and evolution of journalism and the responsible and ethical use of information (e.g., First Amendment, copyright, intellectual freedom).			
03.01	Understand that laws control the delivery and use of media to protect the rights of authors and the rights of media owners. 
LA.D.2.4.6			
04.0	Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues (e.g., manipulation, misrepresentation, fraud) when addressing social, cultural, and political issues through print and non-print photojournalism. 			
04.01	Determine main concept and supporting details in order to analyze and evaluate non-print media messages. 
LA.C.2.4.1			
04.02	Understand factors that influence the effectiveness of nonverbal cues used in non-print media, such as the viewer’s past experiences and preferences, and the context in which the cues are presented. 
LA.C.2.4.2			
04.03	Understand the use of images and sounds to elicit the reader’s emotions in both fiction and nonfiction. 
LA.E.2.4.4			
05.0	Demonstrate fundamental use of organization and management techniques related to production of journalistic media (e.g., team building, leadership, business skills, time management, task organization). 			
05.01	Create a collaborative and comprehensive plan which addresses specific events, products, or projects either personally or for the work place. 
AT.1.1.4.2			
05.02	Analyze the managerial skills necessary for decision making in different work-related situations. 
AT.2.1.4.2			
05.03	Demonstrate the ability to cooperatively work in various settings across diverse populations. 
AT.9.1.4.2			
05.04	Select and use appropriate listening strategies according to the intended purpose, such as solving problems, interpreting and evaluating the techniques and intent of presentation, and taking action in career-related situations.
LA.C.1.4.1			
05.05	Use effective strategies for informal and formal discussions, including listening actively and reflectively, connecting to and building on the ideas of a previous speaker, and respecting the viewpoints of others. 
LA.C.1.4.3			
05.06	Apply oral communication skills to interviews, group presentations, formal presentations, and impromptu situations. 
LA.C.3.4.4			
06.0	Demonstrate fundamental use of technology for research, production, and dissemination of journalistic media. 			
06.01	Select and use a variety of electronic media, such as the Internet, information services, and desktop publishing software programs, to create, revise, retrieve, and verify information. 
LA.B.2.4.4			
07.0	Analyze varied journalistic documents or electronic media. 			
07.01	Identify devices of persuasion and methods of appeal and their effectiveness.
LA.A.2.4.5			
07.02	Identify bias, prejudice, or propaganda in oral messages. 
LA.C.1.4.4			
07.03	Understand specific ways in which language has shaped the reactions, perceptions, and beliefs of the local, national, and global communities. 
LA.D.2.4.1			
07.04	Understand the subtleties of literary devices and techniques in the comprehension and creation of communication. 
LA.D.2.4.2			
07.05	Critically analyze specific elements of mass media with regard to the extent to which they enhance or manipulate information. 
LA.D.2.4.5			
08.0	Demonstrate awareness of varied careers in journalism.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Industrial Communications 
Course Number: 	8771110
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop basic entry-level skills required for careers in the communications industry.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
09.0	Produce writing appropriate to journalistic media--The student will be able to:			
09.01	Write headlines and captions for a variety of journalistic activities.	LAFS.910.W.1.2
LAFS.910.W.2.4		
09.02	Identify the "who, what, when, where, and how" components of a news story.	LAFS.910.W.1.2
LAFS.910.W.2.4		
09.03	Write a news story in acceptable journalistic style.	LAFS.910.W.1.2
LAFS.910.W.2.4		
09.04	Write a sports article using news style and appropriate jargon.	LAFS.910.W.1.2
LAFS.910.W.2.4		
09.05	Write an editorial of commendation, condemnation, or both, offering observations and/or criticisms.	LAFS.910.W.1.2
LAFS.910.W.2.4		
09.06	Write a feature story that adheres to acceptable column style.	LAFS.910.W.1.2
LAFS.910.W.2.4		
09.07	Describe how copyright law pertains to professional and educational use of other writers' materials.	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.910.W.3.8		
09.08	Write copy for a variety of journalistic media (television, radio, magazines, etc.)	LAFS.910.W.1.2
LAFS.910.W.2.4		
10.0	Organize and utilize production modes appropriate to journalistic media, including desktop publishing, keyboarding, photography, commercial art, and television production--The student will be able to:			
10.01	Identify the principles of layout design.			
10.02	Identify the basic elements necessary to produce a good photograph.		SC.912.N.1.1	
10.03	Describe how the use of photograph or photograph idea extends the written word.			
10.04	Identify equipment appropriate for production of a variety of journalistic media.		SC.912.N.1.1	
10.05	Identify principles of advertising.			
10.06	Identify proofreading symbols.			
11.0	Plan a set for television production--The student will be able to:			
11.01	Prepare television set for a planned production.			
11.02	Draw and design a set plan to scale.			
11.03	Select and arrange state props.			
11.04	Utilize hand tools to construct scene components.			
11.05	Inspect and repair scenery as needed.			
12.0	Perform lighting activities for a planned production--The student will be able to:			
12.01	Describe types of lighting fixtures.	LAFS.910.L.3.6		
12.02	Identify parts of lighting fixtures.	LAFS.910.L.3.6		
12.03	Perform special effects lighting.			
12.04	Set-up appropriate lighting for a production.		SC.912.N.1.1	
12.05	Describe functions of master lighting panel and dimmer board.	LAFS.910.L.3.6		
12.06	Operate master lighting panel to dimmer board.			
12.07	Analyze lighting needs for production.			
13.0	Demonstrate correct use of basic equipment used in television production--The student will be able to:			
13.01	Load, record and play a videotape.			
13.02	Demonstrate the steps necessary to set up, turn on, and operate a video camera.			
13.03	Demonstrate picture composition.			
13.04	Identify, select and demonstrate use of an appropriate microphone.		SC.912.N.1.1	
13.05	Identify the qualities of a good audio track.			
13.06	Demonstrate basic television lighting.			
13.07	Explain the care, storage and use of television hardware and software.		SC.912.N.1.1	
14.0	Demonstrate ability to identify different types of script copy--The student will be able to:			
14.01	Identify scripts by format.	LAFS.910.L.3.6
LAFS.910.W.1.1,2,3		
14.02	Define terminology used in broadcast script writing.	LAFS.910.L.3.6		
15.0	Demonstrate ability to write script in broadcast style--The student will be able to:			
15.01	Plan and produce a storyboard.			
15.02	Specify steps leading to broadcast scripts.			
15.03	Write broadcast scripts.			
16.0	Perform electronic/desktop publishing operations--The student will be able to:			
16.01	Identify machine specifications and functions.			
16.02	Prepare computer printer and scanner for operations.			
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge of electronic/desktop publishing concepts--The student will be able to:			
17.01	Identify the skills needed by an electronic desktop publisher.			
17.02	Identify significant developments in the electronic/desktop publishing industry.			
17.03	Define commonly used terms in graphic communications.	LAFS.910.L.3.6		
17.04	Identify characteristics of paper.			
17.05	Identify software used in electronic/desktop publishing.			
18.0	Perform mechanical creative support operations--The student will be able to:			
18.01	Identify characteristics of type, type families, type series, and type styles.			
18.02	Identify elements of design.			
18.03	Copy, fit, and markup (specify type sizes and styles).			
18.04	Paste up mechanical elements electronically.			
18.05	Check and compare completed mechanical to comprehensive layout for final proofing.			
18.06	Prepare rough layout design.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Digital Design 1
Course Number: 	8209510
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop basic entry-level skills required for careers in the digital publishing industry.  The content includes computer skills; digital publishing concepts and operations; layout, design, and measurement activities; decision-making activities; and digital imaging.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills--The student will be able to:			
19.01	Identify basic computer parts (e.g., RAM, ROM). 	LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
19.02	Demonstrate an understanding of all functions of a computer.	LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
19.03	Utilize appropriate font management techniques (e.g., true type, postscript, install and remove fonts). 			
19.04	Perform storage management (e.g., hard drive, DVD, CD). 			
19.05	Perform basic maintenance of computers and peripherals.  			
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of digital publishing concepts--The student will be able to:			
20.01	Identify the skills needed by a digital designer.			
20.02	Define commonly used terms in graphic communications. 	LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
20.03	Identify characteristics of paper.  	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1,2,3
MAFS.912.G-SRT.1.1, 2,3
MAFS.912.G-SRT.2.4,5
MAFS.912.G-SRT.3.6,8
MAFS.912.A-SSE.1.1		
20.04	Identify different kinds of color (e.g., spot, process).	MAFS.912.G-CO.1.1,2,3,4,5
MAFS.912.G-CO.2.6,7,8
MAFS.912.G-CO.3.9
MAFS.912.G-CO.4.12
MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.4,7	SC.912.P.10.18	
20.05	Identify software used in digital publishing.  			
20.06	Demonstrate knowledge of copyright laws. 	LAFS.1112.L.3.6
MAFS.912.A-REI.1.1		
21.0	Perform decision-making activities--The student will be able to:			
21.01	Determine work priorities.  	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1,2,3		
21.02	Evaluate information to be used and choose relevant material.  	LAFS.1112.W.2.5
LAFS.1112.W.3.8
MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1,2,3	SC.912.N.1.1	
21.03	Determine the audience.  	LAFS.1112.W.2.4,5		
21.04	Demonstrate an understanding of various advertising mediums.  			
21.05	Recognize and maintain ethical standards.  			
22.0	Perform layout, design, and measurement activities--The student will be able to:			
22.01	Identify characteristics of type, type families, type series, and type styles.	MAFS.912.N-Q.1.1,2,3		
22.02	Assemble mechanical elements electronically.			
22.03	Prepare rough layout designs.			
22.04	Identify elements of design.			
23.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital publishing operations--The student will be able to:			
23.01	Key with speed and accuracy to meet industry standards.			
23.02	Demonstrate core publishing skills, including creating tables, text boxes, manipulating graphics and inserting images.	LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
23.03	Insert and format references and captions.	LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
23.04	Complete projects using a variety of fonts, sizes, leading, and alignments. 	LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
23.05	Output projects using a variety of devices (e.g., printers, image setters).  	LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
23.06	Design with type using kerning, tracking, horizontal/vertical scale, baseline shift, etc.	LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
23.07	Produce projects using tables, layouts and templates.	LAFS.1112.W.2.6
MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4,5		
23.08	Produce projects using white space.  			
23.09	Assemble multipage documents. 			
23.10	Create documents that use master pages.			
23.11	Use a variety of styles to produce effective layouts 			
23.12	Produce a document using printer and reader spreads.	LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
23.13	Use publishing software to create a pre-press profile.	LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
23.14	Produce a variety of designs using layout/paste up software.			
23.15	Create various print and digital publications, including: business cards, letterheads, brochures, newsletters, and calendars.			
23.16	Create electronic forms.			
23.17	Assign passwords and create restrictions with portable document formats.			
23.18	Design an electronic portfolio.	LAFS.1112.W.2.6		
24.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging--The student will be able to:			
24.01	Demonstrate proper use of a scanner/input devices/ digital camera. 			
24.02	Proofread electronically and manually.  	LAFS.1112.W.2.5		
25.0	Demonstrate proficiency in creating a simple website–The student will be able to:			
25.01	Create a webpage.	MAFS.912.S-IC.2.3		
25.02	Create a simple website and use hyperlinks.			
25.03	Convert publications for viewing on the Internet.			
25.04	Save files in multiple formats.			
25.05	Create, send and manage a survey and survey results.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Web Design 1
Course Number: 	8207110
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the internet, intranet, and the World Wide Web (www).  The content includes operating systems; basic html commands; navigation of the internet, intranet, and web; and web page design.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
26.0	Participate in work-based learning experiences--The student will be able to:			
26.01	Participate in work-based learning experiences in a web design services environment.			
26.02	Discuss the use of technology in a web design services environment.			
26.03	Compare and contrast the software applications used in a web design services environment.			
27.0	Perform decision making activities--The student will be able to:			
27.01	Determine work priorities.			
27.02	Evaluate and select appropriate software packages to complete assigned tasks.			
27.03	Evaluate information to be used and choose relevant material.			
27.04	Determine the audience.			
27.05	Compare and select appropriate multimedia tools.			
28.0	Perform e-mail activities--The student will be able to:			
28.01	Describe e-mail capabilities and functions.			
28.02	Create and send e-mail messages with attachments.			
28.03	Reply to and forward e-mail messages.			
28.04	Organize and manage e-mail messages.			
28.05	Utilize all applicable e-mail options and functions.			
28.06	Use the internet to perform e-mail activities.			
28.07	Define the standards used by internet/intranet e-mail (e.g., POP3, MIME).			
28.08	Describe the issues involved in sending and receiving documents as e-mail attachments.			
28.09	Identify privacy issues in the employee/employer relationship (e.g., avoid libel, spam, and personal usage).			
29.0	Demonstrate proficiency using operating systems--The student will be able to:			
29.01	Demonstrate proficiency with file management and structure (e.g., folder creation, file creation, backup, copy, delete, open, save).			
29.02	Describe the difference between relative and absolute path commands.			
29.03	Demonstrate a working knowledge of standard file formats.			
29.04	Demonstrate proficiency with help references.			
30.0	Demonstrate proficiency navigating the internet, intranet, and the WWW--The student will be able to:			
30.01	Identify and describe web terminology.			
30.02	Describe the history of the internet and intranet.			
30.03	Describe the difference between a client and a server.			
30.04	Describe the difference between the internet, intranet, and www.			
30.05	Describe the different methods by which information may be accessed on the internet/intranet (e.g., browser, FTP, gopher, telnet, veronica).			
30.06	List the available resources and services on the internet (e.g., electronic commerce, personal, government, business, etiquette, education, distance learning).			
30.07	Locate information on the internet/intranet using a web browser.			
30.08	Copy information from the internet/intranet, save, and print using a web browser.			
30.09	Demonstrate proficiency in using the basic features of GUI browsers (e.g., setting bookmarks, basic configurations, e-mail configurations, address book).			
30.10	Define universal resource locators (URL’s associated protocols (e.g., .COM, .ORG, .EDU, .GOV, .NET, .MIL).			
30.11	Identify and use search engines to locate information.			
30.12	Describe the various ways of communicating on the internet/intranet (e.g., e-mail, forums, IRC, chat, listserv, USENET, moos, etc.).			
30.13	Describe and observe internet/intranet ethics and copyright laws.			
30.14	Identify methods to protect personal copyright.			
31.0	Demonstrate proficiency using HTML commands--The student will be able to:			
31.01	Identify elements of a web page.			
31.02	Describe individual web page layouts and content (e.g., writing for the web, web structure).			
31.03	Define basic HTML terminology.			
31.04	Analyze html source code developed by others.			
31.05	Create a web page using basic html tags (e.g., links, lists, character styles, text alignment, tables).			
31.06	Use storyboarding techniques for subsequent web pages (e.g., linear, hierarchical).			
31.07	Add graphics to web pages.			
31.08	Edit and test html documents for accuracy and validity.			
31.09	Use basic functions of HTML editors and converters.			
31.10	Use basic functions of WYSIWYG editors.			
32.0	Demonstrate proficiency in page design applicable to the WWW--The student will be able to:			
32.01	Develop an awareness of acceptable web page design, including index pages in relation to the rest of the web site.			
32.02	Describe and apply color theory as it applies to web page design (e.g., background and text color).			
32.03	Identify and convert graphic formats.			
32.04	Access and digitize graphics through various resources (e.g., scanner, digital cameras, on-line graphics, clipart, CD ROMS).			
32.05	Use image design software to create and edit images.			
33.0	Develop an awareness of internet/intranet tools--The student will be able to:			
33.01	Describe the various hardware components used on the internet/intranet.			
33.02	Demonstrate the use of compression programs.			
33.03	Demonstrate the use of backups.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:	Foundations of Web Design
Course Number:	9001110
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide students with opportunities to acquire and apply foundational skills related to web design.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-LA

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
34.0	Demonstrate proficiency in website planning and the design process.  ̶  The student will be able to: 			
34.01	Define information architecture.			
34.02	Discuss the importance of information architecture to web design and development.			
34.03	Conduct a client interview to determine the business purpose and needs.			
34.04	Conduct a competitive analysis.			
34.05	Identify stages in the web design process and describe the activities comprising each stage.			
34.06	Define the site structure by creating a content map, storyboard, and associated wireframes.	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.3		
34.07	Create a global site map.			
34.08	Discuss the legal and ethical issues related to web design.		SC.912.L.16.10	
34.09	Describe accessibility and its implications on web design.			
34.10	Create a web site mock-up for client approval.			
35.0	Develop markup language structures.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
35.01	Define common markup languages and their usage.			
35.02	Examine emerging and new markup languages.			
35.03	Determine browser support and appropriate usage of markup languages (existing and emerging).			
35.04	Identify common DOCTYPES (e.g., Strict, Transitional and Frameset) and describe their appropriate use.			
36.0	Create basic webpages.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
36.01	Create basic webpage structures using common markup elements and attributes.			
36.02	Incorporate list structures in a webpage (i.e., ordered, unordered, definition, nested).			
36.03	Incorporate link structures in a webpage (i.e., external, internal, email).			
36.04	Research and incorporate web color usage principles in a webpage.			
37.0	Incorporate images and graphical formatting on a webpage.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
37.01	Describe usage guidelines (e.g., format types, size, relevance) for integrating images and graphics onto a webpage.			
37.02	Compare and contrast standard image formats used in webpage design.	MAFS.912.S-CP.1.1		
37.03	Incorporate graphics into a webpage design.			
37.04	Create and incorporate image maps in a webpage.			
37.05	Optimize images and graphics for use in a webpage.			
38.0	Create a basic table structure.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
38.01	Describe how tables are used in web design.		SC.912.N.1.1	
38.02	Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating tables in a webpage design.		SC.912.N.1.1	
38.03	Define and modify table structures for the presentation of tabular information.	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.3
	SC.912.N.1.1	
38.04	Create accessible tables using standard table elements and attributes.		SC.912.N.1.1	
39.0	Incorporate form structures in a webpage.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
39.01	Create an accessible form using common elements, including form, field set, legend, text area, select, option, button, and input (radio, checkbox, submit, reset, image, password, hidden). 			
39.02	Describe and diagram the relationship between XHTML forms and server-side technologies.			
39.03	Compare and contrast the GET and POST methods for forms handling.			
39.04	Define form validation and describe how it is accomplished.			
39.05	List popular server-side technologies often used to process content sent from XHTML forms.			
39.06	Use labels with form elements.			
39.07	Connect a XHTML form to a server-side script for processing.			
40.0	Describe frame structures and their usage.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
40.01	Explore frame and iframe structures and support issues.			
40.02	Describe appropriate uses of iframes.			
40.03	Incorporate frame structure in a webpage.			
41.0	Use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).   ̶  The student will be able to:			
41.01	Define CSS and describe its importance in web design.			
41.02	Compare and contrast existing and emerging CSS versions.			
41.03	Determine browser support and appropriate usage of CSS (existing and emerging versions).			
41.04	Explain "document flow" and describe its implications on web design.			
41.05	Recognize and use element selectors, ID selectors, class selectors, pseudo-class selectors, and descendant selectors.			
41.06	Explain how inheritance and specificity affect CSS rule conflicts.			
41.07	Use inline styles, embedded style sheets, and external style sheets.			
41.08	Use the link and import methods to connect to an external style sheet.			
41.09	Use CSS shorthand techniques to create efficient and concise style sheets.			
41.10	Apply basic CSS properties (background, border, clear, color, float, font, height, line-height, list-style, margin, overflow, padding, position, text-align, text-indent, width, z-index, padding). 			
41.11	Use CSS to style tables (e.g., borders, width, spacing, alignment, background).	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.3		
41.12	Use CSS to enhance the appearance and usability of an XHTML form.			
42.0	Examine web design technologies and techniques.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
42.01	Compare and contrast common authoring tools.			
42.02	Compare and contrast client-side and server-side technologies.			
42.03	Define e-commerce types and usage.			
42.04	Describe database connectivity relative to websites.			
42.05	Identify technologies to enhance user experience.			
43.0	Describe the process for publishing a website.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
43.01	Explore domain name selection principles.			
43.02	Identify process to registering a domain name.			
43.03	Compare and contrast hosting providers, features, and selection criteria.	MAFS.912.S-CP.1.1		
43.04	Describe the various means for uploading website files (e.g., FTP, web-based tools).			
44.0	Describe how website performance is monitored and analyzed.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
44.01	Identify issues related to website maintenance.			
44.02	Use webpage validation tools.		SC.912.N.1.1	
44.03	Describe website performance metrics (e.g., visits, time-on-page, time-on-site) and discuss their design implications.			
44.04	Demonstrate knowledge of accessibility problems and solutions.			
44.05	Examine indexing, page ranking, basic Search Engine Optimization techniques.			
44.06	Explore common website analytic tools.			
45.0	Create an informational website.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
45.01	Use GUI (Graphical User Interface) web authoring software to create a multi-page informational website.			
45.02	Use image-editing software to enhance website designs with simple graphics.			
45.03	Use animation software to enhance website designs.			
45.04	Enhance the website using client-side technologies (rollovers, check plug-ins, pop-up windows).			
45.05	Demonstrate efficient, consistent web site development practice (use of templates, snippets).			
46.0	Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
46.01	Locate, comprehend and evaluate key elements of oral and written information.			
46.02	Draft, revise, and edit written documents using correct grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.			
46.03	Present information formally and informally for specific purposes and audiences.			
47.0	Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills.  ̶  The student will be able to:			
47.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.			
47.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.	MAFS.912.A-REI.1.1	SC.912.N.1.1	
47.03	Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.	MAFS.912.F-IF.2.4	SC.912.N.1.1	

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 intercurricular 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. 

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

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. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. 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.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml