2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Commercial Photography Technology 2 
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Art, A/V Technology and Communication

PSAV	
Program Number	K610200	
CIP Number	0650040606	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	950 hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	27-4021 – Photographers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	9
Language:	9
Reading: 	9	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as photographers.

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 Art, 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 Art, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills; safe and efficient work practices; and the use of cameras and laboratory film-processing techniques in portrait, commercial and industrial applications with emphasis on composition and color dynamics; contact printing; enlarging and developing film; and the use, care, and maintenance of photographic equipment.
This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Commercial Photography industry; planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues. 

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 two occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

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 postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	

A	PGY0183
PGY0184	Portrait Photographer 1
Portrait Photographer 2	PHOTOG @7 7G	250 hours
250 hours	27-4021	
B	PGY0185	Commercial Photographer		450 hours	27-4021	

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	Operate various format cameras.
02.0	Take studio photographs.
03.0	Use digital imaging.
04.0	Produce media presentations.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.
06.0	

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Commercial Photography Technology 2
PSAV Number:	K610200

Course Number:  PGY0183
Occupational Completion Point:  
Portrait Photographer 1 – 250 Hours – SOC Code 27-4021	
01.0	Operate various format cameras – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Use 2¼ format cameras.	
02.0	Take studio photographs – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Take portraits.	
03.0	Use digital imaging – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Use basic photographic computer skills.	
03.02	Use a professional imaging program.	
03.03	Use a flatbed and a film scanner.	
03.04	Output photographic-quality images using a digital printer. 	
03.05	Use a digital camera.	
	
Course Number:  PGY0184
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Portrait Photographer 2 – 250 Hours – SOC Code 27-4021	
01.0	Operate various format cameras – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Use 2¼ format cameras.	
02.0	Take studio photographs – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Take portraits.	
03.0	Use digital imaging – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Use basic photographic computer skills.	
03.02	Use a professional imaging program.	
03.03	Use a flatbed and a film scanner.	
03.04	Output photographic-quality images using a digital printer. 	
03.05	Use a digital camera.	

Course Number:  PGY0185
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Commercial Photographer – 450 Hours – SOC Code 27-4021	
04.0	Take studio photographs – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Take commercial photographs.	
05.0	Produce media presentations – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Prepare a script for a slide presentation.	
05.02	Shoot slides for a slide presentation.	
05.03	Produce a slide presentation.	
05.04	Prepare a script for a video presentation.	
05.05	Shoot video tape.	
05.06	Produce a video presentation.	

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

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. 

Basic Skills (if applicable)

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 9, Language 9, and Reading 9.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.) Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.

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.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

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