Texas Administrative Code
Title 19 - EDUCATION
Part 2 - TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY
Chapter 130 - TEXAS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Subchapter C - ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS
Section 130.111 - Practicum in Animation (Two Credits), Adopted 2015
Universal Citation: 19 TX Admin Code ยง 130.111
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 11 and 12. Prerequisites: Animation II and Animation II Lab. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course. A student may repeat this course once for credit provided that the student is experiencing different aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education
instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and
relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education
and succeed in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and
Communications Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing,
exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content, including
visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment
services.
(3) Careers in animation
span all aspects of the arts, audio/video technology, and communications
industry. Building upon the concepts taught in Animation II and its corequisite
Animation II Lab, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and
skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and
Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an
increasing understanding of the industry with a focus on applying
pre-production, production, and post-production animation products in a
professional environment. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based
classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in
extended learning experiences such as career and technical student
organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word
"including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the
phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional
standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The
student is expected to:
(A) participate in
training, education, or certification for employment;
(B) demonstrate professional standards and
personal qualities needed to be employable such as oral and written
communication, leadership, teamwork, appreciation for diversity, conflict
management, customer service, work ethic, and adaptability;
(C) demonstrate skills related to seeking and
applying for employment; and
(D)
create a resume and cover letter/letter of interest to document information
such as work experiences, licenses, certifications, and work samples.
(2) The student applies academic
knowledge and skills in production projects. The student is expected to:
(A) apply English language arts knowledge and
skills by consistently demonstrating use of content, technical concepts, and
vocabulary; using correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and
edit documents; and composing and editing copy for a variety of written
documents such as scripts, captions, schedules, reports, manuals, proposals,
and other client-based documents; and
(B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills in
invoicing and time-based mathematics by consistently demonstrating knowledge of
arithmetic operations and applying measurement to solve problems.
(3) The student implements
advanced professional communications strategies. The student is expected to:
(A) adapt language such as structure and
style for audience, purpose, situation, and intent;
(B) formulate, analyze, and organize oral and
written information;
(C) formulate,
analyze, interpret, and communicate information, data, and
observations;
(D) create and
deliver formal and informal presentations;
(E) apply active listening skills to obtain
and clarify information;
(F) listen
to and speak with diverse individuals; and
(G) exhibit public relations skills to
increase internal and external customer/client satisfaction.
(4) The student implements
advanced problem-solving methods. The student is expected to:
(A) employ critical-thinking skills,
including data gathering and interpretation independently and in groups;
and
(B) employ interpersonal skills
in groups to solve problems and make decisions.
(5) The student implements advanced
technology applications and processes. The student is expected to:
(A) use technology applications such as
social media, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation, and
spreadsheet or database applications for animation projects; and
(B) use processes such as personal
information management, file management, and file sharing.
(6) The student implements advanced knowledge
of the evolution and current trends of the animation industry. The student is
expected to:
(A) summarize the history and
evolution of the animation industry; and
(B) analyze the current trends of the
animation industry.
(7)
The student applies safety regulations. The student is expected to:
(A) consistently implement personal and
workplace safety rules and regulations;
(B) recognize and resolve potential safety
concerns; and
(C) follow emergency
procedures.
(8) The
student applies leadership characteristics to student organizations and
professional development activities. The student is expected to:
(A) employ leadership skills to accomplish
goals and objectives by analyzing the various roles of leaders within
organizations, exhibiting problem-solving and management traits, describing
effective leadership styles, and participating in civic and community
leadership and teamwork opportunities to enhance skills;
(B) employ teamwork and conflict-management
skills to achieve collective goals;
(C) establish and maintain effective working
relationships by providing constructive praise and criticism, demonstrating
sensitivity to and value for diversity, and managing stress and controlling
emotions;
(D) prepare for meetings
by developing goals and objectives to achieve within a scheduled time and
producing agendas;
(E) conduct and
participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks by achieving goals and
objectives within a scheduled time; producing meeting minutes, including
decisions and next steps; and using parliamentary procedures, as needed;
and
(F) employ mentoring skills to
inspire and teach others.
(9) The student implements ethical decision
making and complies with laws regarding use of technology. The student is
expected to:
(A) exhibit ethical conduct
related to providing proper credit for ideas and privacy of sensitive
content;
(B) discuss and apply
copyright laws in relation to fair use and acquisition, trademark laws, and
personal privacy laws and use digital information citing sources using
established methods;
(C) model
respect for intellectual property when manipulating, morphing, and editing
graphics, video, text, and sound;
(D) demonstrate proper etiquette and
knowledge of acceptable use policies when using networks, especially resources
on the Internet and intranet; and
(E) analyze the impact of the animation
industry on society.
(10) The student demonstrates appropriate
career-building characteristics and maintains a professional portfolio. The
student is expected to:
(A) maintain a career
portfolio to document information such as work experiences, licenses,
certifications, and work samples;
(B) demonstrate skills in evaluating and
comparing employment opportunities;
(C) examine and employ professional
networking opportunities such as career and technical student organizations,
professional social media, and industry professional organizations;
and
(D) examine employment
opportunities in entrepreneurship.
(11) The student employs effective planning
and time-management skills to enhance productivity. The student is expected to:
(A) employ effective planning and
time-management skills to complete work tasks; and
(B) use technology to enhance
productivity.
(12) The
student implements an advanced understanding of a client-based production in
all stages of production. The student is expected to:
(A) determine and meet client needs by
conducting client meetings to identify specific project requirements and target
demographics; and
(B) develop a
production proposal for client approval that includes a production schedule,
research-based production costs, and appropriate delivery and distribution
options.
(13) The
student engages in pre-production activities for a successful execution of the
project. The student is expected to:
(A)
identify cast, crew, equipment, and location requirements;
(B) develop a budget with considerations for
cast, crew, equipment, and location;
(C) analyze the script and storyboard
processes; and
(D) assign team
roles required for production.
(14) The student engages in production
activities for successful execution of the project. The student is expected to:
(A) conduct a client meeting for presenting
production strategies and implement client feedback;
(B) implement a coherent sequence of
production events;
(C) use
necessary equipment and crew for quality productions;
(D) demonstrate teamwork and knowledge of
interpersonal skills with sensitivity to diversity;
(E) demonstrate appropriate use of editing
systems; and
(F) make decisions
appropriate for each element of production.
(15) The student engages in post-production
activities for a successful output and distribution of the project. The student
is expected to:
(A) make necessary
adjustments regarding compatibility issues, including digital file formats and
cross-platform connectivity;
(B)
use various compression standards;
(C) research the appropriate delivery formats
for the target audience;
(D) advise
clients on optimal delivery options; and
(E) discuss distribution options with optimal
project reach.
(16) The
student practices business skills for freelance entrepreneurs. The student is
expected to:
(A) implement standard freelance
entrepreneur self-promotion techniques;
(B) develop proposals and standard billing
and collection practices;
(C)
research freelance entrepreneur start-up practices; and
(D) use technology applications common to
freelance entrepreneurs.
(17) The student develops an understanding of
professional employment strategies through practical experience in the arts,
audio/video technology, and communications career field. The student is
expected to:
(A) identify types and
requirements of potential employers;
(B) use professional etiquette and protocol
in situations such as making introductions, speaking on the phone,
communicating via electronic devices, offering and receiving criticism, and
making follow-up communications; and
(C) exhibit appropriate grooming and
attire.
(18) The student
develops an understanding of appropriate interview strategies in professional
contexts. The student is expected to:
(A)
employ appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and listening skills;
(B) use clear and appropriate communications
to convey skill set to others;
(C)
understand and apply federal laws regarding lawful employment interviews;
and
(D) identify and use
appropriate strategies for dealing with diverse individuals.
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