Visual Communications A Central Montco Technical High School Program
Program of Study - SOAR
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Secondary Competency Task List
 
100 - ORIENTATION
101 - Identify career paths within the vocational profession.

320-10 - Develop a career path for specific career objectives

102- List occupational requirements.
320-10 - Develop a career path for specific career objectives

103 - Demonstrate research and organizational skills.
290.10 - Demonstrate research and organizational skills.

104 - Identify how copyright laws apply to Visual Communication.
290.20 - Identify how copyright laws apply to Visual Communication.
 
 
 
200 - SAFETY
201- Operate media presentation equipment.

330.50 Identify, describe and demonstrate personal, shop and job site safety

202 - Demonstrate safe practices when using computer hardware and software.
330.60 Demonstrate safe dress and use relevant safety gear

203 - Demonstrate safe practices when using and maintaining hand tools.
330.30 Explain procedures for documenting and reporting hazards

204 - Demonstrate safe practices when using, storing, and disposing of paints, solvents, and chemicals.
330.Identify and apply EPA protection regulations

205 - Demonstrate safe cutting procedures.
330.60 Demonstrate safe dress and use relevant safety gear
 
 
 
300 - HAND DRAWING AND ILLUSTRATION
 301 - Draw objects using linear perspective.
80.10 - Draw in 1 Point Perspective

302 - Draw basic geometric and organic forms showing texture and tone.
20.20 - Draw simple forms in traditional media

303 - Create line art.
20.20 - Draw simple forms in traditional media

304 - Apply anatomy concepts in drawing.
110.20 - Complete a figure drawing

305 - Draw from direct observation.
20.30 - Drawing from observation.

306 - Produce color illustrations using various media.
130.40 - Complete an illustration using colored media
 
 
 
400 - COLOR THEORY AND APPLICATION
401 - Apply the basic structure of color (hue, intensity, saturation) to generate color solutions.

40.20 - Apply knowledge of basic color theory and vocabulary

402 - Apply appropriate color schemes to generate design solutions.
40.20 - Apply knowledge of basic color theory and vocabulary

403 - Identify and apply additive and subtractive color.
40.20 - Apply knowledge of basic color theory and vocabulary
 
 
 
500 - DIGITAL IMAGING
501 - Demonstrate image scanning procedures.

70.10 - Demonstrate basic tools

502 - Identify the properties of vector and raster images.
70.10 - Demonstrate basic tools

503 - Demonstrate basic use of page layout software (e.g. Quark, InDesign).
150.20 - Design a multiple page brochure design

504 - Demonstrate intermediate use of page layout software (e.g. Quark, InDesign).
150.20 - Design a multiple page brochure design

505 - Demonstrate basic use of a vector-based drawing program (e.g. Illustrator).
30.10 - Draw simple shapes using Adobe Illustrator

506 - Demonstrate intermediate use of a vector-based drawing program (e.g. Illustrator).
30.40 - Draw an Illustration using the pen tool and anchor points

507 - Demonstrate basic use of image editing software (e.g. Photoshop).
70.10 - Demonstrate basic tools

508 - Demonstrate intermediate use of image editing software (e.g. Photoshop).
70.40 - Create original art from existing photos

509 - Demonstrate use of input, output and storage devices.
340.10 - Demonstrate knowledge hardware and perennials

510 - Demonstrate the use of the Macintosh operating system.
340.20 - Demonstrate knowledge of software and desktop applications

511 - Demonstrate appropriate use of different file formats.
340.20 - Demonstrate knowledge of software and desktop applications

512 - Organize and manage digital files.
340.30 Demonstrate knowledge of communications through electronics
 
 
 
600 - DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PRODUCTION
 601 - Research the history of advertising design.
270.10 - Demonstrate an Understanding of Art History

602 - Apply elements and principles of design.
350.30 - Apply design elements/principles to a traditional media drawing

603 - Write a creative brief.
320.30 - Plan and complete all steps for a live design job

604 - Produce thumbnails, roughs and comprehensive.
50.10 - Develop thumbnails and roughs

605 - Design a logo.
50.20 - Design a final comprehensive advertisement

606 - Create an identity package.
320.40 – Develop a personal identity package and web site

607 - Demonstrate basic knowledge of printing processes.
360.10 – Demonstrate knowledge of the 4 color printing process

608 - Design promotional materials.
250.20 - Design a direct mail piece

609 - Prepare files for output.
360.40 – Prepare a job for release to a printing company

610 - Demonstrate knowledge of color separations.
360.10 – Demonstrate knowledge of the 4 color printing process

611 - Demonstrate knowledge of printer's marks and measurements.
360.40 – Prepare a job for release to a printing company
 
 
 
700 - TYPOGRAPHY
 701 - Identify the anatomy and classification of type.
60.10 - Understanding basic vocabulary of type

702 - Identify typographic styles.
60.10 - Understanding basic vocabulary of type

703 - Manipulate type through character and paragraph formatting.
170.10 - Develop an all type poster design

704 - Choose and apply appropriate typeface.
170.20 - Designing type as a concept
 
 
 
800 - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
 801 - Operate digital camera and accessories.
180.10 - Demonstrate use of aperture setting

802 - Compose a photograph through the lens.
180.20 - Demonstrate use of shutter speed

803 - Demonstrate use of lighting.
230.10 Complete a studio specific photography set up

804 - Demonstrate ability to physically stabilize camera.
230.10 Complete a studio specific photography set up
 
 
 
900 - PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
901 - Prepare a portfolio.

260.10 - Complete/present a career specific portfolio of 12 to 15 pieces

902 - Participate in the interview process.
280.40 - Complete a job interview and present your portfolio

903 - Inventory personal career interests & goals.
320-10 - Develop a career path for specific career objectives

904 - Research employment opportunities.
320-10 - Develop a career path for specific career objectives

905 - Explore postsecondary institutions & opportunities.
320.20 - Research college options and contact/visit 3 schools

906 - Deliver an oral presentation.
280.10 - Prepare an oral presentation of 2 minutes in length

907 - Prepare a resume and cover letter.
320.50 – Develop a cover letter and resume specific to your career goals

908 - Estimate time and materials for a project.
360.20 – Complete a purchase order form and get a job estimate

909 - Complete a job or college application.
320.20 - Research college options and contact/visit 3 schools

910 - Prepare and present a 3-5 minute talk on a competency.
280.10 - Prepare an oral presentation of 2 minutes in length

911 - Participate in a mock interview.
280.40 - Complete a job interview and present your portfolio

912 - Demonstrate matting and mounting a work of art.
260.10 - Complete/present a career specific portfolio of 12 to 15 pieces

913 - Participatee in critiques.
260.20 - Complete a 15/20 piece body of work and display them at the student exhibit - 914

914 - Research current industry practices.
360.50 – Understand and present new trends in the field of art and design