2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Film Production Equipment Operations
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8772200	
CIP Number	0650060212	
Grade Level	9-12; 30, 31	
Standard Length	11 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA 	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	27-4031 – Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture
27-4032 – Film and Video Editors
27-4011 – Audio and Video Equipment Technicians
27-4014 – Sound Engineering Technicians
27-1027 – Set and Exhibit Designers	
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 initial employment in film production equipment operation occupations, as camera assistants, sound equipment operators, editing equipment operators, set builders, grips and lighting equipment operators.

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.  This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in network support services positions.  

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.

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	8772210
8772220	Film Production Equipment Operations 1
Film Production Equipment Operations 2	TEC ELEC @7  7G
TV PRO TEC @7  7G	1 credit
1 credit	27-1027	2
2	PA
VO	

B	8772230
8772240	Film Production Equipment Operations 3
Film Production Equipment Operations 4		1 credit
1 credit	27-4014	2
2	VO
VO	

C	8772250
8772260	Film Production Equipment Operations 5
Film Production Equipment Operations 6		1 credit
1 credit	27-4011	2
2	VO
VO	

D	8772270
8772280
8772290	Film Production Equipment Operations 7
Film Production Equipment Operations 8
Film Production Equipment Operations 9		1 credit
1 credit
1 credit	27-4032	2
2
2	VO
VO
VO	

E	8772291
8772292	Film Production Equipment Operations 10
Film Production Equipment Operations 11		1 credit
1 credit	27-4031	2
2	VO
VO	
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

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	Construct and install theatrical scenery to the specifications required in a scene design for a film production.
02.0	Function as part of a technical support team in planning, implementing and running the technical aspects of film production.
03.0	Be knowledgeable of the interrelationship which exists between the various creative and craft skills required for film production.
04.0	Operate audio equipment for film productions.
05.0	Execute the audio requirements for film production.
06.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of gripping.
07.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film lighting.
08.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film editing equipment operation.
09.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of camera assisting.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 1
Course Number:	8772210
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides competencies in the construction and installation of theater scenery, team planning, and coordination between creative and craft disciplines. 

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	Construct and install theatrical scenery to the specifications required in a scene design for a film production – the student will be able to:			
01.01	Purchase appropriate materials and hardware for scenic construction.			
01.02	Construct common flat scenery.			
01.03	Construct three-dimensional scenery.			
01.04	Execute application techniques used in painting scenery.			
02.0	Function as part of a technical support team in planning, implementing and running the technical aspects of film production – the student will be able to:			
02.01	Perform as a member of a technical support team within the framework of an organized film production.			
02.02	Execute job assignments in order to meet production deadlines.			
02.03	Execute technical needs to apply accepted principles of film technology to production situations.			
03.0	Be knowledgeable of the interrelationship which exists between the various creative and craft skills required for film production – the student will be able to:			
03.01	Differentiate the working relationships that exist between the various participants involved in the film making process.			
03.02	Demonstrate the proper use of standard filmmaking forms.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 2
Course Number:	8772220
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides competencies in the construction of special effects scenery, technical camera processes, and film crew strategies. 

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	Construct and install theatrical scenery to the specifications required in a scene design for a film production – the student will be able to:			
01.05	Construct special effects scenery.			
01.06	Schedule and organize transportation of scenery to remote locations.			
01.07	Supervise scene shop activities.			
03.0	Be knowledgeable of the interrelationship which exists between the various creative and craft skills required for film production – the student will be able to:			
03.03	Define the specific technical processes used by the camera, grip, lighting, sound, art, costume, special effects, makeup and editing.			
03.04	Execute strategies for meeting the technical requirements of a film production crew.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 3
Course Number:	8772230
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides competencies in operating and executing the requirements for audio equipment for film productions.

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	
04.0	Operate audio equipment for film productions – the student will be able to:			
04.01	Operate various audio equipment to achieve proper sound mix on an audio mixer.			
04.02	Execute the design for proper microphone and speaker placement.			
05.0	Execute the audio requirements for film production – the student will be able to:			
05.01	Execute strategies for recording production film sound to acceptable industry standards.			
05.02	Record production and post-production sound.			
05.03	Work as a member of a film production team.			
05.04	Develop appropriate industry contacts.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 4
Course Number:	8772240
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides competencies in operating and executing the requirements for audio equipment for film productions with an emphasis on analyzing audio performance needs.

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	
04.0	Operate audio equipment for film productions – the student will be able to:			
04.03	Operate sound reinforcement systems to meet performance needs.			
04.04	Perform transactions with audio suppliers.			
05.0	Execute the audio requirements for film production – the student will be able to:			
05.05	Assist in analyzing audio needs for film production to perform transactions with suppliers.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 5
Course Number:	8772250
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course covers competencies in gripping and film lighting for pre-production, production and post-production tasks.

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	
06.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of gripping – the student will be able to:			
06.01	Execute strategies to properly utilize grip equipment during film production.			
06.02	Accept directions in the placement of dollies, cranes and other camera mounts as required for film production.			
06.03	Execute pre- and post-production routines.			
06.04	Work as a member of a film production team.			
06.05	Develop appropriate industry contacts.			
06.06	Demonstrate safe work habits.			
06.07	Assist in determining grip equipment needs.			
06.08	Execute required effects for lighting set-ups.			
07.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film lighting – the student will be able to:			
07.01	Utilize standard film lighting equipment to production specifications.			
07.02	Execute power distribution systems for film lighting equipment.			
07.03	Execute pre- and post-production routines necessary for the lighting department.			
07.04	Work as a member of a film production team.			
07.05	Create a safe working environment.			
07.06	Develop appropriate industry contacts.			
07.07	Execute production requirements to determine lighting equipment and maintenance needs.			
07.08	Execute required lighting effects for film shooting.			
07.09	Hang, connect and focus lights for a production.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 6
Course Number:	8772260
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course covers competencies in gripping and film lighting for pre-production, production and post-production tasks with an emphasis on lighting set-up and developing relevant industry contacts. 

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	
06.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of gripping – the student will be able to:			
06.09	Execute required effects for lighting set-ups.			
07.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film lighting – the student will be able to:			
07.10	Develop appropriate industry contacts.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 7
Course Number:	8772270
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides competencies in film editing equipment operation for pre-production, production and post-production.

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	
08.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film editing equipment operation – the student will be able to:			
08.01	Operate editing equipment.			
08.02	Execute standard editing room routines.			
08.03	Execute required editing room documentation.			
08.04	Work as a member of a film production team.			
08.05	Execute editing sequences using industry standard equipment.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 8
Course Number:	8772280
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides competencies in film editing equipment operation for pre-production, production and post-production with an emphasis in working with appropriate industry contacts. 

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	
08.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of film editing equipment operation – the student will be able to:			
08.06	Develop appropriate industry contacts.			
08.07	Work with suppliers and film laboratories.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 9
Course Number:	8772290
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course covers competencies in camera assisting for pre-production, production and post-production with an emphasis on camera handling and working on a film production team.

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	
09.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of camera assisting – the student will be able to:			
09.01	Execute the proper care and handling of cameras and camera assisting equipment.			
09.02	Work as a member of a film production team.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 10
Course Number:	8772291
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course covers competencies in camera assisting for pre-production, production and post-production with an emphasis on shooting.

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	
09.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of camera assisting – the student will be able to:			
09.03	Assist in the execution of shooting activities using standard industry camera equipment.			
09.04	Assist in shooting activities required for appropriate camera department documentation.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Film Production Equipment Operations 11
Course Number:	8772292
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course covers competencies in camera assisting for pre-production, production and post-production with an emphasis on analyzing production requirements to determine camera equipment needs.

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	
09.0	Execute pre-production, production and post-production tasks for the area of camera assisting – the student will be able to:			
09.05	Develop appropriate industry contacts.			
09.06	Assist in analyzing production requirements to determine camera equipment needs.			

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.

Special Notes

The occupational standards and benchmarks outlined in this secondary program correlate to the standards and benchmarks of the postsecondary program with the same Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) number.

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.

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.  

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