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K–12 Standards

Digital Communications I: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Introduction to Digital Media

  • 1.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Define digital media and describe various types of publications

    1. 1.

      Collect and identify desktop publishing examples1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Examine multimedia examples1.2.2

  • 1.3

    Discuss the copyright laws and the applications to desktop publishing

    1. 1.

      Describe appropriate application of copyright laws & trademarks1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Classify materials as fair use, freeware, royalty-free, public domain, shareware or trademark1.3.2

  • 1.4

    Discuss career opportunities in digital media

    1. 1.

      Investigate careers in digital media1.4.1

Communication of Color

  • 2.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss color theory and guidelines for selecting color

    1. 1.

      Explore the use of color to communicate2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Distinguish between basic color schemes: i.e., complementary, split-complementary, analogous, triadic, monochromatic, etc.2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Create custom colors2.2.3

    4. 4.

      Explore color matching systems, i.e., Pantone, Trumatch2.2.4

    5. 5.

      Analyze appropriate use of spot color in publications2.2.5

    6. 6.

      Analyze appropriate use of process color in publications2.2.6

    7. 7.

      Create and print publications using color theory2.2.7

  • 2.3

    Discuss the characteristics of color in digital communications

    1. 1.

      Distinguish between RGB and CMYK2.3.1

Layout and Design

  • 3.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Discuss basic design principles and elements

    1. 1.

      Identify examples of basic design principles: alignment, balance, contrast, flow, focal point, repetition3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify examples of basic design elements: line, shape, mass, color, value, texture, space3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Critique design layouts3.2.3

    4. 4.

      Create examples using basic design principles and elements3.2.4

  • 3.3

    Discuss pre-planning activities

    1. 1.

      Describe basic pre-planning activities: target audience, purpose, time frame, layout, delivery3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a time frame for completing a project3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Create and print a mock layout3.3.3

  • 3.4

    Discuss specific costs associated with production

    1. 1.

      Identify paper sizes3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify paper stock3.4.2

    3. 3.

      Demonstrate types of folds3.4.3

    4. 4.

      Identify types of binding3.4.4

    5. 5.

      Create and print publications using various sizes of paper3.4.5

Typography

  • 4.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of terms with definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Identify the basic characteristics and classifications of fonts

    1. 1.

      Label the parts of a character: baseline, x-height, cap height, ascender, descender4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Describe how type is measured4.2.2

    3. 3.

      Identify fonts from the basic categories: serif, sans, serif, decorative, script4.2.3

  • 4.3

    Discuss the guidelines for selecting fonts

    1. 1.

      Describe appropriate guidelines for selecting point sizes4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Identify examples of appropriate and inappropriate use of fonts4.3.2

  • 4.4

    Discuss basic styles and special formats

    1. 1.

      Apply styles: bold, italicize, underline, shadow, small cap, outline, 3-D4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Apply special formats: contour, texture, color, drop cap, reverse type, text wrap4.4.2

  • 4.5

    Discuss spacing techniques

    1. 1.

      Apply spacing techniques: leading, kerning, tracking, etc.4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Review font characteristics, styles, and formats

    1. 1.

      Create a project incorporating typography4.6.1

Publications

  • 5.1

    Define terminology

    1. 1.

      Manipulate vocabulary and concepts individually and in groups5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Discuss the basic layout of a newsletter

    1. 1.

      Identify basic components of a multi-column newsletter5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Create a multi-column newsletter5.2.2

    3. 3.

      Convert newsletter to PDF file5.2.3

  • 5.3

    Discuss the basic layout of a brochure

    1. 1.

      Identify basic characteristics of a brochure5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Create a brochure5.3.2

  • 5.4

    Review appropriate uses of layout and design

    1. 1.

      Create an electronic project5.4.1

  • 5.5

    Discuss the basic layout and size

    1. 1.

      Create a business cards5.5.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2010
Where can I read the official document?
Digital Communications I

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