CTE Business Administration, Management & Operations - Technical Standards
Employ information management techniques and strategies in the workplace to assist in decision-making.
Generate resourceUse information literacy skills when accessing, evaluating and disseminating information.
Generate resourceEmploy planning and time management skills and tools to enhance results and complete work tasks.
Generate resourceAccess, process, maintain, evaluate, and disseminate information to assist in business decision-making.
Generate resourceUse information literacy skills to increase workplace efficiency and effectiveness.
Generate resourceAcquire a foundational knowledge of information management to understand its nature and scope.
Generate resourceEstablish, maintain, control, and plan the use of financial resources to project solvency.
Generate resourceDescribe the fundamental principles of money needed to make financial exchanges.
Generate resourceExplain forms of financial exchange (cash, credit, debit, electronic funds transfer, etc.)
Generate resourceIdentify types of currency (paper money, coins, banknotes, government bonds, treasury notes, etc.)
Generate resourceDescribe functions of money (medium of exchange, unit of measure, store of value)
Generate resourceDescribe sources of income (wages/salaries, interest, rent, dividends, transfer payments, etc.)
Generate resourceExplain the nature of financial needs (e.g., college, retirement, wills, insurance, etc.)
Generate resourceExplain the use of financial-services providers to aid in financial-goal achievement.
Generate resourceIdentify potential business threats and opportunities for protecting a business's financial well-being.
Generate resourceDetermine relationships among total revenue, marginal revenue, output, and profit
Generate resourceEmploy tools and strategies to influence, plan, control, and organize an organization/department.
Generate resourceExplain the role that business management has in contributing to business success.
Generate resourceIdentify and benchmark key performance indicators (e.g., dashboards, scorecards, etc.)
Generate resourceImplement control activities that promote growth and development of the organization/department.
Generate resourceDescribe the nature of managerial control (control process, types of control, what is controlled)
Generate resourceIdentify, understand and implement processes and systems used to monitor, plan, and control day-to-day business activities.
Generate resourceImplement expense-control strategies to enhance a business's financial well-being.
Generate resourceCreate, communicate, and deliver value to customers while managing customer relationships.
Generate resourcePerform customer service activities to support customer relationships and encourage repeat business.
Generate resourceEmploy systems, strategies, and techniques used to collect, organize, analyze, and share information in an organization.
Generate resourceExplain the nature and scope of knowledge management practices within a business.
Generate resourceUse knowledge management strategies to improve the performance and competitive advantage of an organization.
Generate resourceIdentify techniques that can be used to capture and transfer knowledge in an organization
Generate resourceImplement, monitor and evaluate quality standards in order to ensure high quality.
Generate resourceDescribe the nature of quality management frameworks (e.g., Six Sigma, ITIL, CMMI)
Generate resourceExamine and employe risk management strategies and techniques in order to minimize potential business loss.
Generate resourceThe strategic level of industrial relations and structures for collective bargaining
Generate resourceMerit pay mania: Transforming polarized support and opposition into a working consensus
Generate resourceWorth of products, process, asset or function relative to cost and alternatives
Generate resourceGuiding principles and behaviors that embody organization and how its people are expected to operate
Generate resourceAlignment of core competencies, strategic objectives, action plans and work systems
Generate resourceCTE Finance - Technical Standards
Explain forms of financial exchange (cash, credit, debit, electronic funds transfer, etc.)
Generate resourceIdentify types of currency (paper money, coins, banknotes, government bonds, treasury notes, etc.)
Generate resourceDescribe functions of money (medium of exchange, unit of measure, store of value)
Generate resourceDescribe sources of income (wages/salaries, interest, rent, dividends, transfer payments, etc.)
Generate resourceDiscuss factors that affect the value of an asset (e.g., cash flows, growth rate, timing, inflation, interest rate, opportunity cost, and risk and required return)
Generate resourceDescribe the financial needs of a business at different stages of its development
Generate resourceIdentify potential business threats and opportunities to protect a business's financial well-being
Generate resourceDetermining relationships among total revenue, marginal revenue, output, and profit
Generate resourceDescribe types of financial statement analysis (e.g., ratio analysis, trend analysis, etc.)
Generate resourceExplain types of financial markets (i.e., money markets, securities markets, property market, market for risk transfer)
Generate resourceDescribe the process of determining selling prices and demonstrate how various strategies are used to determine selling price
Generate resourceUse high-low analysis to determine variable costs, fixed costs, and mixed costs
Generate resourceDescribe the process of determining selling prices and demonstrate how various strategies are used to determine selling price
Generate resourceIdentify and explain product costs: direct/indirect materials, direct/indirect labor, manufacturing overhead
Generate resourceUtilize planning tools that can guide finance organization's/department's activities
Generate resourceIdentify and benchmark key performance indicators (e.g., dashboards, scorecards, etc.)
Generate resourceDescribe the nature of managerial control (control process, types of control, what is controlled)
Generate resourceEmploy planning and time management skills and tools to enhance results and complete work tasks
Generate resourceDiscuss techniques and strategies used in finance to foster positive, ongoing relationships with customers
Generate resourceDescribe customer needs and wants that are met by financial products and services
Generate resourceExplain the responsibilities of finance professionals in providing client services
Generate resourceAccess, process, maintain, evaluate, and disseminate financial information to assist business decision-making
Generate resourceUse information literacy skills when accessing, evaluating and disseminating information
Generate resourceDescribe the relationship between accounting (with an emphasis on cash flow) and finance (with an emphasis on decision-making)
Generate resourceDiscuss types of accounting systems used to report a business's financial position (i.e., financial, tax, management, cost, accrual)
Generate resourceIdentify reasons to analyze financial data (e.g., to understand accounting treatment, to verify information, to analyze variances, to guide financial decision-making)
Generate resourceDescribe the use of technology in the financial-information management function
Generate resourceObtain, develop, maintain, and improve a financial product or service mix in order to respond to market opportunities
Generate resourceEmploy financial risk-management strategies and techniques used to minimize business loss
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of processes and functions of various payroll records
Generate resourceExplain how and why the conceptual framework of accounting and generally accepted accounting principles provide guidance and structure for preparing financial statements
Generate resourceExplain and calculate the operating cycle (accounts receivable turnover and inventory turnover)
Generate resourceDescribe the information provided in each financial statement and how the statements articulate with each other
Generate resourceExplain the role of management and the auditor in preparing and issuing an annual report
Generate resourceDescribe the relationship between assets, liabilities and equity on the balance sheet
Generate resourceApply the double-entry system of accounting to record business transactions and prepare a trial balance
Generate resourcePrepare the financial statement for the different types of business operations and ownership structures
Generate resourceComplete the steps in the accounting cycle and prepare financial statements (Practice set)
Generate resourceExplain the flow of costs through the manufacturing accounts used in product costing
Generate resourceCompute a predetermined overhead rate, and explain its use in job-order costing
Generate resourcePrepare journal entries to record the costs of direct material, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead in a job-order costing system
Generate resourcePrepare a schedule of cost of goods manufactured, a schedule of cost of goods sold, and an income statement for a manufacturer
Generate resourceRecord business transactions using the periodic inventory system and the perpetual inventory system
Generate resourceRecord business transactions using the gross price method and the net price method
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the cost flow assumptions for inventory and explain the impact on the balance sheet and income statement
Generate resourceCalculate cost of goods sold and ending inventory using LIFO and FIFO inventory costing methods
Generate resourceExplain how inventory for a manufacturing business differs from inventory for a merchandising business
Generate resourceExplain how an activity-based costing system operates, including the identification of activity cost pools, and the selection of cost drivers
Generate resourceExplain the accounting methods used to determine the value of accounts receivable to be reported on the balance sheet and describe the effect on the income statement
Generate resourceRecord transactions for accounts receivable, including uncollectible accounts, write-offs, and recoveries
Generate resourceCalculate and record depreciation, depletion and amortization and explain the impact on the financial statements
Generate resourceRecord the sale and disposal of fixed assets and the impact on the financial statements
Generate resourceCompare and contrast a periodic payment note payable, a lump-sum note payable, and a periodic and lump-sum note payable
Generate resourceCalculate the carrying value, interest expense and cash payment for note payable (periodic payment, lump-sum, periodic and lump-sum) transactions
Generate resourceRecord interest expense for bonds issued at face value, a premium and a discount using the straight-line method and effective-interest method
Generate resourceIdentify and describe the different classes of stock and explain the rights afforded each class of stock
Generate resourceDescribe the difference between cash dividends, stock dividends and stock splits, and the impact on the financial statements
Generate resourceRecord stock transactions: contributions by owners, corporate distributions (dividends), and the reacquisition of company stock
Generate resourceDescribe the information provided in an income statement, and the purpose of an income statem
Generate resourceExplain the difference in net income and income from continuing operations (discontinued operations, extraordinary items)
Generate resourceDescribe the information provided in a balance sheet and statement of equity, and the purpose of a balance sheet and statement equity
Generate resourceDescribe the information provided in statement of cash flows, and the purpose of a statement of cash flows
Generate resourceDigital/Multimedia & Information Resources Design 11.0801 (2025)
Demonstrate knowledge of the hardware components and software applications, perform installation and updates to multiple operating systems, proprietary, and open-source software.
Generate resourceIdentify and compare new IT trends and technologies to build an understanding of their potential influence on industry practices.
Generate resourceUtilize solutions (version control, data backup, cloud, etc.) to maintain data integrity.
Generate resourceRecognize and analyze potential IT security threats to develop and maintain security requirements.
Generate resourceDemonstrate knowledge of network integrity protection by incorporating network segregation where appropriate using various network topologies and solutions.
Generate resourceIdentify and describe quality assurance concepts to develop an understanding of the requirements for IT products and services.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding and application of essential principles of graphic design, including balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, and unity.
Generate resourceUse digital tools to edit and produce elements (2D/3D animations, audio, graphics, special effects, text and video) to enhance digital media projects.
Generate resourceDesign, develop, implement, and evaluate user-friendly, responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web frameworks.
Generate resourceConstruct compelling digital stories and storyboards that effectively convey a message or emotion for a targeted audience.
Generate resourceDesign intuitive user interfaces and ensure positive user experience and interaction on various digital platforms.
Generate resourceUtilize content management systems and social media platforms to publish, edit, and manage digital content efficiently.
Generate resourceUnderstand the fundamentals of AR and VR technologies and integrate them into animations, simulations, and games where relevant.
Generate resourceDesign and adapt digital media projects to be accessible to a diverse audience, including those with disabilities.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding and respect for copyright laws, fair use, and ethical considerations in digital media production.
Generate resourceOrganize, plan, and execute digital media projects on time and within budget constraints.
Generate resourceEffectively collaborate in a team setting, recognizing the importance of each member's role in digital media production.
Generate resourceStay updated with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in the digital media industry and adapt to the evolving landscape.
Generate resourceImplement and interpret search engine optimization techniques and utilize analytics tools to measure digital media impact.
Generate resourceUse artificial intelligence tools to create, design, and support elements of digital media projects.
Generate resourceUse project-management skills to improve workflow and minimize costs.
Generate resourceUse project-management skills to improve workflow and minimize costs.
Generate resourceConvey technical concepts from Web design to a non-technical audience.
Generate resourceConvey technical concepts from Web design to a non-technical audience.
Generate resourceConvey technical concepts from Web design to a non-technical audience.
Generate resourceConvey technical concepts from Web design to a non-technical audience.
Generate resourceConvey technical concepts from Web design to a non-technical audience.
Generate resourceConvey technical concepts from Web design to a non-technical audience.
Generate resourceAnalyze Usability and Accessibility as it pertains to customer needs.
Generate resourceAnalyze Usability and Accessibility as it pertains to customer needs.
Generate resourceAnalyze Usability and Accessibility as it pertains to customer needs.
Generate resourceSeek diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts.
Generate resourceSeek diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts.
Generate resourceSeek diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts.
Generate resourceSeek diverse perspectives for the purpose of improving computational artifacts.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceProduce a digital communication product as member of a development team.
Generate resourceDescribe search engine management (SEM) and search engine optimization (SEO).
Generate resourceDescribe search engine management (SEM) and search engine optimization (SEO).
Generate resourceDescribe search engine management (SEM) and search engine optimization (SEO).
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceDescribe applications and services used to create rich internet applications.
Generate resourceCreate interactive data visualizations using software tools to help others better understand real-world phenomena.
Generate resourceCreate interactive data visualizations using software tools to help others better understand real-world phenomena.
Generate resourceCreate interactive data visualizations using software tools to help others better understand real-world phenomena.
Generate resourceCreate interactive data visualizations using software tools to help others better understand real-world phenomena.
Generate resourceCreate interactive data visualizations using software tools to help others better understand real-world phenomena.
Generate resourceCreate interactive data visualizations using software tools to help others better understand real-world phenomena.
Generate resourceCreate interactive data visualizations using software tools to help others better understand real-world phenomena.
Generate resourceCreate interactive data visualizations using software tools to help others better understand real-world phenomena.
Generate resourceDescribe how bandwidth affects data transmission and on-screen image.
Generate resourceDescribe how bandwidth affects data transmission and on-screen image.
Generate resourceKnowledge of installation, integration, and optimization of system components.
Generate resourceKnowledge of installation, integration, and optimization of system components.
Generate resourceKnowledge of installation, integration, and optimization of system components.
Generate resourceKnowledge of installation, integration, and optimization of system components.
Generate resourceKnowledge of installation, integration, and optimization of system components.
Generate resourceKnowledge of relevant concepts, procedures, software, equipment, and technology applications.
Generate resourceKnowledge of relevant concepts, procedures, software, equipment, and technology applications.
Generate resourceKnowledge of relevant concepts, procedures, software, equipment, and technology applications.
Generate resourceKnowledge of relevant concepts, procedures, software, equipment, and technology applications.
Generate resourceKnowledge of operating system structures and internals (e.g., process management, directory structure, installed applications).
Generate resourceKnowledge of operating system structures and internals (e.g., process management, directory structure, installed applications).
Generate resourceKnowledge of operating system structures and internals (e.g., process management, directory structure, installed applications).
Generate resourceKnowledge of operating system structures and internals (e.g., process management, directory structure, installed applications).
Generate resourceKnowledge of operating system structures and internals (e.g., process management, directory structure, installed applications).
Generate resourceKnowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Generate resourceKnowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Generate resourceKnowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Generate resourceKnowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Generate resourceKnowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Generate resourceKnowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Generate resourceKnowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Generate resourceKnowledge of IT system operation, maintenance, and security needed to keep equipment functioning properly.
Generate resourcePredict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
Generate resourcePredict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
Generate resourcePredict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
Generate resourcePredict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
Generate resourcePredict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
Generate resourcePredict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
Generate resourcePredict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
Generate resourcePredict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
Generate resourcePredict how computational innovations that have revolutionized aspects of our culture might evolve.
Generate resourceExplain the beneficial and harmful effects that intellectual property laws can have on innovation.
Generate resourceExplain the beneficial and harmful effects that intellectual property laws can have on innovation.
Generate resourceExplain the beneficial and harmful effects that intellectual property laws can have on innovation.
Generate resourceExplain the beneficial and harmful effects that intellectual property laws can have on innovation.
Generate resourceExplain the beneficial and harmful effects that intellectual property laws can have on innovation.
Generate resourceExplain the beneficial and harmful effects that intellectual property laws can have on innovation.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of industry indicators useful for identifying technology trends.
Generate resourceKnowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods.
Generate resourceKnowledge of authentication, authorization, and access control methods.
Generate resourceEvaluate authentication and authorization methods and the risk associated with failure. (such as certification, token, two-factor, multi-factor, biometric).
Generate resourceEvaluate authentication and authorization methods and the risk associated with failure. (such as certification, token, two-factor, multi-factor, biometric).
Generate resourceEvaluate authentication and authorization methods and the risk associated with failure. (such as certification, token, two-factor, multi-factor, biometric).
Generate resourceKnowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
Generate resourceKnowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
Generate resourceKnowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
Generate resourceSkill in managing client relationships, including determining client needs/requirements, managing client expectations, and demonstrating commitment to delivering quality results.
Generate resourceSkill in managing client relationships, including determining client needs/requirements, managing client expectations, and demonstrating commitment to delivering quality results.
Generate resourceEducation General (2021)
*Demonstrates knowledge of ethical practices aligned with state laws related to the responsibilities of the educator in recognizing and reporting known or suspected abuse, neglect, or maltreatment (mandated reporting).
Generate resourceEstablishes and maintains a safe, health, learning environment that ensures the safety and wellness of learners by implementing prevention, preparedness, and health and safety practices that promote wellness.
Generate resource*Demonstrates knowledge of and critically analyzes the various ethical/professional codes of conduct in education, including, but not limited, to the Michigan State Board of Education Code of Ethics and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
Generate resource*Evaluates the effects of their professional and personal decisions and actions on learners, families, and other professionals in the learning community.
Generate resource*Identifies, analyzes, and engages in ongoing professional learning opportunities that strengthen their instructional practice and knowledge of learners.
Generate resource*Design opportunities for learning that are equitable, irrespective of gender, ability, age, ethnicity, language, or family structure and promote active and equitable participation for all learners.
Generate resource*Demonstrates recognition of how implicit bias affects learning and reflect on how personal cultural biases may influence interactions and relationships.
Generate resourceActively promotes respect for cultural diversity and creates an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity by selecting instructional materials that value and reflect the multidimensionality of diversity represented in society, and using language and teaching practices in which learners are affirmed as individuals, including person-first language.
Generate resource*Use a variety of communication strategies that support and empower families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships.
Generate resource*Describe the roles and responsibilities of school professionals and utilize them as resources to support learners, classroom instruction, and positive classroom climate and culture.
Generate resource*Promotes and provides opportunities to engage parents, families, and communities and identifies appropriate agencies and other resources in the larger community to support student learning and well-being.
Generate resource*Demonstrate understanding of the teacher’s role as a participant in the development, enactment, and assessment of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plan including the identification and evaluation process.
Generate resource*Demonstrate understanding of the implications for development in learning of common disabilities in students, including etiology, characteristics and classification.
Generate resource*Demonstrate knowledge and use of a variety of strategies, instructional accommodations, and adaptations of the learning environment including accommodation of instructional and assessment materials as appropriate to meet children’s abilities or disabilities, home language, and culture to promote the full participation of all children, including those with special needs, in general education classrooms.
Generate resource*Understands how policies, procedures, and systems support stable staff and strong personnel, fiscal, and program management/administration so all learners, families and staff have high-quality experiences.
Generate resourceUses observation, organized documentation, communication, cooperation, and planning to support student development and learning and to ensure effective operation of the classroom or group.
Generate resource*Identifies signs of trauma in students and responds with trauma-informed and resiliency-informed instruction that promotes communication, safety, and a sense of belonging in the classroom. Appropriately adjusts instruction in response to the emotional and social distress in the classroom through positive relationships with learners and families.
Generate resourceDevelops a warm, positive, supportive, and responsive relationship with each learner, helps each child learn about and take pride in his or her individual and cultural identities, and supports children by using practices that engage and empower.
Generate resourceImplements guidance techniques and strategies to support learners individually and in group experiences to develop self-regulation, self-concept, coping mechanisms, and promote positive interactions with their peers and adults.
Generate resource*Demonstrate knowledge and application of research-based instructional strategies to support the whole child’s development through movement and physical activity and to create opportunities to develop critical knowledge, skills, and behaviors that contribute to life-long health.
Generate resource*Design and provide learning experiences that include active manipulation of a wide variety of materials and equipment in all developmental and content areas, both indoors and outdoors.
Generate resourceKnows the typical benchmarks for growth and development and uses this knowledge to provide a program that meets the multiple needs of learners.
Generate resource*Supports the whole child through knowledge and understanding of student characteristics and needs, including multiple interrelated areas of child development and learning, learning processes, and motivation to learn.
Generate resourceUses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and teaching strategies to promote curiosity, reasoning and problem-solving to lay a foundation for later learning.
Generate resource*Demonstrate the ability to challenge children and to use scaffolding strategies to advance each child’s optimal development and learning, supporting many opportunities to practice newly acquired skills, incorporating supportive and assistive technologies when appropriate.
Generate resource*Plan, implement and assess developmentally appropriate experiences based on state and national learning standards that promote concept and skill development and challenging learning experiences.
Generate resource*Implement norms and routines and use classroom management strategies that support individual and group motivation and behavior among learners to generate active engagement in play and learning, self-motivation, and positive social interaction, and to create supportive and dynamic indoor and outdoor learning environments
Generate resourceProvides a supportive environment and uses effective strategies to support learner's self-regulation and acceptable behaviors, and effectively intervenes for learners with persistent, challenging, behaviors.
Generate resourceOrganizes and uses relationships, the physical space, materials, daily schedule and routines to create a secure, interesting, and enjoyable environment that promotes engagement, play, exploration and learning of all learners, including those with disabilities and special needs.
Generate resource*Uses assessment data to make decisions about teaching practices and curriculum development.
Generate resource*Demonstrate understanding of and ability to use ongoing systematic observation, documentation, and screening tools, and other appropriate forms of formative and summative assessment tools, and approaches embedded in assessment related activities in curriculum and daily routines.
Generate resourcePerform occupational technical skills required for credential or certification.***
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of and utilize appropriate Core Teaching Practices during Clinical Placements.**
Generate resource*Uses reflective practices to design, monitor, and adapt instruction as a means for gauging personal and professional growth.
Generate resourceDemonstrate a variety of interpersonal and communication skills necessary for employment.
Generate resourceAPPLY COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH STUDENTS, PARENTS AND OTHER GROUPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND A COMMITMENT TO LEARNING.
Generate resourceAPPLY COMMUNICATION SKILLS WITH STUDENTS, PARENTS AND OTHER GROUPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND A COMMITMENT TO LEARNING.
Generate resourceIMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
Generate resourceProvide information using motivational and engaging communication techniques.
Generate resourceApply listening skills to enhance learning and stakeholder investment in learning organization.
Generate resourceAPPLY ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND LOGIC TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRACTICE.
Generate resourceEmploy record keeping skills to enhance professional practice and meet accountability standards.
Generate resourceDEMONSTRATE GROUP MANAGEMENT SKILLS THAT ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRACTICE.
Generate resourceDEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE ORAL, WRITTEN AND MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION IN MULTIPLE FORMATS AND CONTEXTS.
Generate resourceDEMONSTRATE EFFECTIVE ORAL, WRITTEN AND MULTIMEDIA COMMUNICATION IN MULTIPLE FORMATS AND CONTEXTS.
Generate resourceWrite informational correspondence to stakeholders in the learning environment.
Generate resourceEmploy graphic communication to enhance learning and stakeholder investment in learning organization.
Generate resourceWrite business communications, reports and position papers on issues affecting learning environments and/or educational organizations.
Generate resourceUSE CRITICAL THINKING TO PROCESS EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, PERSPECTIVES, POLICIES AND/OR PROCEDURES.
Generate resourceUSE CRITICAL THINKING TO PROCESS EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS, PERSPECTIVES, POLICIES AND/OR PROCEDURES.
Generate resourceAnalyze the diversity of objectives and perspectives of multiple stakeholders.
Generate resourceDEMONSTRATE GROUP COLLABORATION SKILLS TO ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRACTICE.
Generate resourceEmploy group processes knowledge and skills to enhance professional practice.
Generate resourceANALYZE ETHICAL AND LEGAL POLICIES OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRACTICE.
Generate resourceANALYZE ETHICAL AND LEGAL POLICIES OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRACTICE.
Generate resourceANALYZE ETHICAL AND LEGAL POLICIES OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PRACTICE.
Generate resourceAnalyze ethical responsibilities in professional practice within learning settings.
Generate resourceAnalyze ethical responsibilities in professional practice within learning settings.
Generate resourceExplain institutional policies and procedures that relate to ethical and legal behavior.
Generate resourceEXPLAIN LEGAL RIGHTS THAT APPLY TO INDIVIDUALS AND PRACTITIONERS WITHIN EDUCATION AND TRAINING SETTINGS.
Generate resourceDEMONSTRATE ETHICAL AND LEGAL BEHAVIOR WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING SETTINGS.
Generate resourcePerform work duties in accordance with legal rights of stakeholders and coworkers.
Generate resourceDESCRIBE STATE-SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND TO ADVANCE IN AN EDUCATION AND TRAINING CAREER.
Generate resourceEVALUATE AND MANAGE RISKS TO SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING SETTINGS.
Generate resourceEVALUATE AND MANAGE RISKS TO SAFETY, HEALTH, AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING SETTINGS.
Generate resourceUSE FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER TO PLAN AND PREPARE EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION AND DESIGN COURSES OR PROGRAMS.
Generate resourceUSE FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER TO PLAN AND PREPARE EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION AND DESIGN COURSES OR PROGRAMS.
Generate resourceUSE FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER TO PLAN AND PREPARE EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION AND DESIGN COURSES OR PROGRAMS.
Generate resourceUse resources and professional development to update knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.
Generate resourceIdentify prerequisite knowledge that will provide a bridge between past and future knowledge for learners.
Generate resourceIntegrate various content to make explicit the connections to other subject matter and explain connection to life and career applications.
Generate resourceAnalyze standards, organization goals and learners when selecting content.
Generate resourceUse assessment tools when determining needs of learners and organizations.
Generate resourceEVALUATE TEACHING AND TRAINING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS TO DETERMINE AND IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS OF INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
Generate resourceConstruct an active philosophy of instruction to form criteria for assessing effective instructional practice.
Generate resourceEmploy various strategies while systematically monitoring effectiveness of instruction.
Generate resourceUtilize participation in professional associations to improve knowledge and skills.
Generate resourceIMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
Generate resourceIMPLEMENT STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION.
Generate resourceEMPLOY KNOWLEDGE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY TO DESCRIBE INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS.
Generate resourceEMPLOY KNOWLEDGE OF LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL THEORY TO DESCRIBE INDIVIDUAL LEARNERS.
Generate resourceApply learning and developmental theory to relate individual characteristics to the learning process.
Generate resourceUSE CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP STANDARDS-BASED GOALS AND ASSESSMENTS.
Generate resourceUSE CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP STANDARDS-BASED GOALS AND ASSESSMENTS.
Generate resourceUSE CONTENT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP STANDARDS-BASED GOALS AND ASSESSMENTS.
Generate resourceUse knowledge of learners to align goals with learners' developmental level, abilities, interests and future objectives.
Generate resourceUse National, State, Business and Industry, or Regulatory standards to establish learner performance standards.
Generate resourceIdentify multiple learning goals that establish performance standards for learners.
Generate resourceSelect appropriate assessment/evaluation strategies while applying assessment theory.
Generate resourceSelect appropriate assessment/evaluation strategies using knowledge of content and teaching/learning.
Generate resourceIdentify materials and resources needed to enhance instruction and aid learners in learning.
Generate resourceEstablish respect and rapport to foster positive social and intellectual interactions.
Generate resourceArrange space, equipment and furniture within learning settings to optimize learning and provide appropriate access and spacing requirements.
Generate resourceIDENTIFY MOTIVATIONAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PRACTICES THAT GUIDE PERSONAL CONDUCT.
Generate resourceDEMONSTRATE ORGANIZATIONAL AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS USED TO MANAGE INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RELATED PROCEDURES.
Generate resourceDEMONSTRATE ORGANIZATIONAL AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS USED TO MANAGE INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RELATED PROCEDURES.
Generate resourceUtilize engagement of learners to optimize benefits of instructional groups.
Generate resourceEmploy organizational skills while managing instructional resources (i.e., tools, equipment, supplies and materials).
Generate resourceIdentify needed adjustments in instructional plans using an analysis of learner performance.
Generate resourceIncorporate learner questions and interests to make instruction relevant and responsive to learners.
Generate resourceUtilize learning activities and assignments to challenge and engage learners.
Generate resourceUtilize content and knowledge of teaching/learning while delivering instruction.
Generate resourceUtilize instructional materials, resources and technology to enhance learning.
Generate resourceIdentify support for learning organizations and activities to extend learning opportunities.
Generate resourceUTILIZE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION TOOLS AND DATA TO ADVANCE LEARNER ACHIEVEMENT AND ADJUST INSTRUCTIONAL PLANS.
Generate resourceUTILIZE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION TOOLS AND DATA TO ADVANCE LEARNER ACHIEVEMENT AND ADJUST INSTRUCTIONAL PLANS.
Generate resourcePlan adjustments in instruction that reflect assessment and teaching/learning theory.
Generate resourceCollect accurate records through the use of organization skills in order to monitor and guide learner progress.
Generate resourceStudents will evaluate themselves as diverse individuals, learners, and community members.
Generate resourceStudents will determine how diversity enhances the classroom and the community.
Generate resourceStudents will analyze the role of self-esteem in learning and its contributing factors.
Generate resourceStudents will recognize and establish a respectful environment for diverse populations of students in the classroom.
Generate resourceStudents will identify the special needs and exceptionalities of learners and determine how these needs affect the learning process
Generate resourceStudents will evaluate major physical, social, and personal challenges that can impede successful learning.
Generate resourceStudents will analyze their strengths and areas for improvement as potential teachers.
Generate resourceStudents will design and deliver an effective lesson for instructor and peer feedback that differentiates instruction to accommodate all learners.
Generate resourceStudents will evaluate positive and negative aspects of the teaching profession.
Generate resourceStudent will evaluate appropriate instructional objectives after analysis of developmental stages of learners.
Generate resourceStudents will distinguish between effective and ineffective methodologies and teaching strategies and traits in various educational settings.
Generate resourceStudents will analyze ways in which a teacher's personality impacts instructional style and interaction.
Generate resourceStudents will evaluate components of effective classroom climate, management, and discipline.
Generate resourceStudents will incorporate various technologies in the planning of effective instruction and demonstrate its application.
Generate resourceEXPERIENCING THE CLASSROOM: Application and Instruction - The internship with a cooperating teacher
Generate resourceEXPERIENCING THE CLASSROOM: Application and Instruction - The internship with a cooperating teacher
Generate resourceEXPERIENCING THE CLASSROOM: Application and Instruction - The internship with a cooperating teacher
Generate resourceEXPERIENCING THE CLASSROOM: Application and Instruction - The internship with a cooperating teacher
Generate resourceEXPERIENCING THE CLASSROOM: Application and Instruction - The internship with a cooperating teacher
Generate resourceStudents will accommodate major physical, social, and personal challenges that can impede successful learning.
Generate resourceStudents will apply knowledge of learning styles, multiple intelligences, Bloom's Taxonomy, Webb's Depth of Knowledge, brain-based strategies for learning, and classroom management to instruction and assessment.
Generate resourceStudents will design and deliver an effective lesson in a classroom setting that differentiates instruction to accommodate all learners.
Generate resourceStudents will apply the components of effective classroom climate, management, and discipline.
Generate resourceStudents will describe, analyze, and reflect on their teaching practices and field experiences.
Generate resourceStudents will identify and analyze the impact of key historical educational events in the United States.
Generate resourceStudents will evaluate various educational philosophies and begin developing their own personal philosophy of education.
Generate resourceStudents will analyze the governance structure of their local, state, and national educational systems.
Generate resourceStudents will identify the reasons for teacher shortages and the content and geographic areas that are greatly impacted.
Generate resourceStudents will analyze and interpret the current state code of educator conduct.
Generate resourceStudent will demonstrate how teachers can exhibit leadership as advocates and agents of change for education and their communities.
Generate resourceStudents will identify the services professional organizations provide for teachers.
Generate resourceEducation General 13.000 (Competency Codes, Unit Topics, and Competency Statements Only)
Professional Practices
Generate resourceWBL & Clinical Placement
Generate resourceAssessment
Generate resourceClassroom Management
Generate resourceLesson Planning
Generate resourceInstructional Strategies
Generate resourceCognitive Growth & Development
Generate resourcePhysical Growth & Development
Generate resourceSocial Emotional Growth & Development
Generate resourceProgram Development
Generate resourceSpecial Populations & Diverse Learners
Generate resourceStrategic Partnerships
Generate resourceCultural Competency
Generate resourceEthics & Professional Growth
Generate resourceHealth, Safety, & Wellness
Generate resource*Demonstrates knowledge of ethical practices aligned with state laws related to the responsibilities of the educator in recognizing and reporting known or suspected abuse, neglect, or maltreatment (mandated reporting). A1
Generate resourceEstablishes and maintains a safe, health, learning environment that ensures the safety and wellness of learners by implementing prevention, preparedness, and health and safety practices that promote wellness. A2
Generate resource*Demonstrates knowledge of and critically analyzes the various ethical/professional codes of conduct in education, including, but not limited, to the Michigan State Board of Education Code of Ethics and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Â A3
Generate resource*Evaluates the effects of their professional and personal decisions and actions on learners, families, and other professionals in the learning community. A4
Generate resource*Identifies, analyzes, and engages in ongoing professional learning opportunities that strengthen their instructional practice and knowledge of learners. A5
Generate resource*Design opportunities for learning that are equitable, irrespective of gender, ability, age, ethnicity, language, or family structure and promote active and equitable participation for all learners. A6
Generate resource*Demonstrates recognition of how implicit bias affects learning and reflect on how personal cultural biases may influence interactions and relationships. A7
Generate resourceActively promotes respect for cultural diversity and creates an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity by selecting instructional materials that value and reflect the multidimensionality of diversity represented in society, and using language and teaching practices in which learners are affirmed as individuals, including person-first language. A8
Generate resource*Use a variety of communication strategies that support and empower families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships. B1
Generate resource*Describe the roles and responsibilities of school professionals and utilize them as resources to support learners, classroom instruction, and positive classroom climate and culture. B2
Generate resource*Promotes and provides opportunities to engage parents, families, and communities and identifies appropriate agencies and other resources in the larger community to support student learning and well-being. B3
Generate resource*Demonstrate understanding of the teacher’s role as a participant in the development, enactment, and assessment of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 Plan including the identification and evaluation process. B4
Generate resource*Demonstrate understanding of the implications for development in learning of common disabilities in students, including etiology, characteristics and classification. B5
Generate resource*Demonstrate knowledge and use of a variety of strategies, instructional accommodations, and adaptations of the learning environment including accommodation of instructional and assessment materials as appropriate to meet children’s abilities or disabilities, home language, and culture to promote the full participation of all children, including those with special needs, in general education classrooms. B6
Generate resource*Understands how policies, procedures, and systems support stable staff and strong personnel, fiscal, and program management/administration so all learners, families and staff have high-quality experiences. B7
Generate resourceUses observation, organized documentation, communication, cooperation, and planning to support student development and learning and to ensure effective operation of the classroom or group. B8
Generate resource*Identifies signs of trauma in students and responds with trauma-informed and resiliency-informed instruction that promotes communication, safety, and a sense of belonging in the classroom. Appropriately adjusts instruction in response to the emotional and social distress in the classroom through positive relationships with learners and families. C1
Generate resourceDevelops a warm, positive, supportive, and responsive relationship with each learner, helps each child learn about and take pride in his or her individual and cultural identities, and supports children by using practices that engage and empower. C2
Generate resourceImplements guidance techniques and strategies to support learners individually and in group experiences to develop self-regulation, self-concept, coping mechanisms, and promote positive interactions with their peers and adults. C3
Generate resource*Demonstrate knowledge and application of research-based instructional strategies to support the whole child’s development through movement and physical activity and to create opportunities to develop critical knowledge, skills, and behaviors that contribute to life-long health. C4
Generate resource*Design and provide learning experiences that include active manipulation of a wide variety of materials and equipment in all developmental and content areas, both indoors and outdoors. C5
Generate resourceKnows the typical benchmarks for growth and development and uses this knowledge to provide a program that meets the multiple needs of learners. C6
Generate resource*Supports the whole child through knowledge and understanding of student characteristics and needs, including multiple interrelated areas of child development and learning, learning processes, and motivation to learn. C7
Generate resourceUses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and teaching strategies to promote curiosity, reasoning and problem-solving to lay a foundation for later learning. C8
Generate resource*Demonstrate the ability to challenge children and to use scaffolding strategies to advance each child’s optimal development and learning, supporting many opportunities to practice newly acquired skills, incorporating supportive and assistive technologies when appropriate. D1
Generate resource*Plan, implement and assess developmentally appropriate experiences based on state and national learning standards that promote concept and skill development and challenging learning experiences. D5
Generate resource*Implement norms and routines and use classroom management strategies that support individual and group motivation and behavior among learners to generate active engagement in play and learning, self-motivation, and positive social interaction, and to create supportive and dynamic indoor and outdoor learning environments. D2
Generate resourceProvides a supportive environment and uses effective strategies to support learner's self-regulation and acceptable behaviors, and effectively intervenes for learners with persistent, challenging, behaviors. D3
Generate resourceOrganizes and uses relationships, the physical space, materials, daily schedule and routines to create a secure, interesting, and enjoyable environment that promotes engagement, play, exploration and learning of all learners, including those with disabilities and special needs. D4
Generate resource*Uses assessment data to make decisions about teaching practices and curriculum development. E1
Generate resource*Demonstrate understanding of and ability to use ongoing systematic observation, documentation, and screening tools, and other appropriate forms of formative and summative assessment tools, and approaches embedded in assessment related activities in curriculum and daily routines. E2
Generate resourcePerform occupational technical skills required for credential or certification.*** E3
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding of and utilize appropriate Core Teaching Practices during Clinical Placements.** E4
Generate resource*Uses reflective practices to design, monitor, and adapt instruction as a means for gauging personal and professional growth. E5
Generate resourceDemonstrate a variety of interpersonal and communication skills necessary for employment. E6
Generate resourceGraphic Communications and Print Technology 10.0301 (2026)
Apply principles and elements of design, color theory, typography, composition and layout, and imaging to produce high-quality and aesthetically pleasing products.
Generate resourceDemonstrate mastery of industry-standard software including set up, layout, design, and editing techniques to meet the specification of production projects.
Generate resourceProduce printed projects by utilizing printing equipment in the production process.
Generate resourceIdentify and implement professional ethics and legal responsibilities as it related to business and industry.
Generate resourceDemonstrate health and safety, including the management of tools and equipment, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and workspace ergonomics.
Generate resourceAnalyze the roles of graphic design and printing technology in society, examining their evolution and modern applications in today's digital landscape, and assessing their impact on communication practices and technological advancements.
Generate resourceAnalyze and execute innovative design solutions that meet client needs and expectations and adapt appropriately to a range of devices ensuring optimization for the targeted output device.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in prepress procedures encompassing resolution verification, color correction, image manipulation, and file format selection, preparing and exporting documents or assets tailored for distinct printing processes.
Generate resourceExplore the production process by following the workflow steps of a printed project.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in preflight procedures to check for potential printing or technical errors.
Generate resourceApply principles of project management to effectively address client needs, manage projects efficiently, and ensure successful outcome.
Generate resourceUtilize math, including measurement skills, cost estimating, budget creation, and project production time.
Generate resourceDescribe color management techniques used in different steps of a print workflow
Generate resourceCompare the print characteristics of digital, offset and ink jet imaging technologies: a) Types of suitable substrates used in each technology, b) How solids reproduction compare, c) How screen tints compare, d) How halftone resolution compares
Generate resourceDescribe the importance of paper conditioning prior to running the digital press.
Generate resourceCollect needed information and complete necessary steps to complete a project from design to delivery by actively interacting with a client to include:
Generate resourceStrategy (analyze the research gathered and decide on design and functionality criteria)
Generate resourceExplain time-based, fixed fee and value-based pricing of a graphic design project.
Generate resourceReview common paper types, weights, grades and classifications commonly used in the printing industry
Generate resourceCompare various digital printing technologies commonly used in the industry, including inkjet, digital, laser, offset, web offset, flexography, wide format, dye-sublimation, and screen printing; explain how each technology works, including the principles of ink or toner application, image formation, and substrate compatibility.
Generate resourcePerform preflight operations, optimizing files for the intended printing method, whether it is offset, digital, or large-format printing.
Generate resourceExamine the benefits and perform package operations, the process of organizing and transferring design files, fonts, images, and other assets associated with a project into one folder or package.
Generate resourceDemonstrate final inspection of document for errors and alignment to project specifications, including setting color space, resolution, pixel dimensions, and metadata.
Generate resourceExport or save digital images to various file formats, understanding compatibility, saving as a copy, and saving locally vs. in the Cloud.
Generate resourceSelect appropriate formats and save images for the intended purpose, e.g., vector/raster, file format, bit depth, color space, resolution, and pixel dimensions.
Generate resourceAnalyze the specific purpose, advantages, and limitations of these common file types: .jpeg, .tiff, .eps, .psd, .pdf, EPUB, and HTML.
Generate resourceEvaluate the significance of file sizes and their impact on output quality and efficiency.
Generate resourceExplain the principles of variable data printing (VDP) and how to implement personalized content or variable information in printed materials.
Generate resourceDemonstrate imposing a project for proper layout, ensuring that the printed materials will be in the correct sequence and alignment when they are completed and assembled.
Generate resourceDescribe and follow gripper margin requirements as needed to accommodate intended output device.
Generate resourceDemonstrate an understanding of printing operations on an offset press including prepress preparation, press setup, printing process, quality control, troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning, and safety protocols.
Generate resourceCompare offset press printing and web offset printing and identify the optimal choice for specific projects based on factors, such as print volume, substrate type, job requirements, and budget considerations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate understanding and application of post-printing finishing techniques such as trimming, folding, perforating, gluing, stitching, binding, laminating, and wide-format specific techniques like mounting and grommeting.
Generate resourceExplain the applications of wide-format printing in the industry and compare various types of wide-format printers (inkjet, solvent, UV, dye-sublimation) with respect to ink types, print quality, substrate compatibility, and durability of output.
Generate resourceExplain resolution requirements for wide format printing, such as dots per inch (DPI), image interpolation, and raster image processing (RIP) software used to optimize image quality for large-format prints.
Generate resourceDemonstrate plotter operation, including loading vinyl rolls, setting cutting parameters, and sending designs for cutting, as well as the process of weeding and transferring vinyl decals onto substrates.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of using vector graphics for scalability and precision in sign making.
Generate resourceExplain the purpose and function of screen-printing equipment and materials, e.g., screens, emulsion, squeegees, inks, and demonstrate techniques such as flatbed, rotary, and garment printing.
Generate resourceExplain the differences between manual and automatic screen-printing presses, as well as multi-color printing and special effects like halftones, gradients, and metallic inks.
Generate resourceExplain the importance of proper registration, ink coverage, and print quality control in screen printing.
Generate resourceTroubleshoot common issues encountered in screen printing, such as ink bleeding, registration errors, and screen clogging.
Generate resourceDevelop a high-quality professional portfolio and resume that effectively showcase your design and communication skills, experience, and achievements, tailored to attract potential clients, employers, or collaborators in the graphic design and visual communications industry.
Generate resourceIdentify, describe, and demonstrate the effective use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) to meet documentation requirements.
Generate resourceLocate emergency equipment, first aid kit, and emergency action and response plan, including labels and signage that follow OSHA Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM).
Generate resourceDemonstrate safety habits to protect vision, such as wearing safety glasses when photographing areas that require them and by minimizing time spent focusing on computer screens.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper handling of utility knives, safe storage of blades, and safe disposal of used blades.
Generate resourceDemonstrate safe handling using cords or studio lighting to avoid electric shock and power shortages.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proper disposal of hazardous waste, including solvents and sealants regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and enforced by the EPA.
Generate resourceComply with appropriate fire protection regulations, local permit regulations, and state/federal regulations.
Generate resourceDescribe the role of communication and printing, including moveable type, in the rapid dissemination of information ushering in the Age of Enlightenment.
Generate resourceExplain the significance of communication and printing in relation to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
Generate resourceApply the regulatory roles of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in advertising practices and consumer protection, as well as the functions of the Copyright Office and Trademark Office in intellectual property rights and their application to graphic design and visual communications practices.
Generate resourceAssess the impact of the internet and social media on modern graphic design and visual communications within contemporary marketing and communication strategies.
Generate resourceExplain and apply principles of design, including contrast, repetition, alignment, proportion, proximity, balance, movement, rhythm, emphasis, pattern, unity, and gestalt principles.
Generate resourceExplain and apply elements of design, including line, shape, form, color, value, texture, space, and size.
Generate resourceIncorporate the rules of basic color theory to fine art, design, digital media, and imaging projects.
Generate resourceDemonstrate and apply an understanding of the color wheel and its component parts, including primaries, secondaries, tertiaries, compliments, and color schemes.
Generate resourceExplain the difference between additive and subtractive color principles and describe color modes, such as CMYK, RGB, grayscale, and spot colors.
Generate resourceExplain the fundamentals of how light and paper characteristics affect color perception.
Generate resourceExamine the history of typography, including its origins, the development of typefaces, and how technological advances, e.g., the invention of movable type and digital fonts, have influenced design.
Generate resourceApply principles of typography including legibility, hierarchy, alignment, contrast, emphasis, consistency, and whitespace to project.
Generate resourceDemonstrate principles of font usage, e.g., spacing, kerning, tracking, leading, horizontal, and vertical scale, line length, and alignments.
Generate resourceIdentify type selection using font classification, styles, and families and explain their relationship to a design project.
Generate resourceAnalyze how different font choices affect the emotional impact and effectiveness of a marketing campaign or brand identity.
Generate resourceExplain and apply principles of visual hierarchy in composition to create visually engaging designs.
Generate resourceUsing industry standard software, demonstrate improving color and tonal balance, retouch, modify, and correct images.
Generate resourceCompare raster and vector images, identify their distinct characteristics and applications.
Generate resourceExplain how concepts, such as resolution, scalability, color modes, and file formats relate to raster and vector images and impact image choice.
Generate resourceApply accurate weight and measurement techniques and basic mathematical principles in design tasks to ensure accuracy and precision.
Generate resourceEvaluate the intended message and target audience of a project ensuring that design elements effectively communicate the intended message and resonate with the audience's expectations.
Generate resourceDemonstrate proficiency in using different types of cameras and lenses, e.g., DSLR, mirrorless, smartphone cameras, and their respective functionalities to achieve specific creative effects.
Generate resourceUtilize digital editing software, e.g., Photoshop, to enhance photographs, applying techniques such as cropping, color correction, and retouching to achieve desired design outcomes.
Generate resourceDemonstrate applications of marketing and advertising principles, such as target audience, demographics, psychographics, branding, and advertising campaigns.
Generate resourceApply legal and ethical considerations for using third-party content, such as copyright, permissions, and licensing, e.g., creative commons, public domain, intellectual property, derivative work, commercial use, attribution, work for hire, fair use, fair dealing, and stock images.
Generate resourceIdentify when and how to obtain permission to use images of people and locations.
Generate resourceApply basic project management concepts, including project scope, scope creep, cloud utilization, and file management.
Generate resourceApply practices of scheduling project workflow, managing both personal time and team time allocations, to optimize productivity and project efficiency.
Generate resourceDemonstrate estimating costs, establishing a budget, and producing a quotation for the customer.
Generate resourceDevelop and implement a comprehensive project plan, defining the roles and responsibilities of the creative team, establishing project timelines and goals, and providing regular updates to the clients.
Generate resourceDemonstrate presentation skills, presenting original design pieces that meet client objectives and timeline.
Generate resourceMonitor and assess the performance of yourself, other individuals, and team progress to make improvements or take corrective action.
Generate resourceIdentify and mitigate potential delays or obstacles in the design process and implement cost-effective solutions.
Generate resourceDemonstrate fluency with cloud-based client proofing systems and procedures.
Generate resourceExplain and apply key steps in the design process: 1) Understand project purpose; 2) research and analyze; 3) establish goals and objectives; 4) brainstorm ideas; 5) develop sketches or prototypes; 6) refine and iterate; and 7) finalize and produce.
Generate resourceCreate original copy and develop draft-quality drawings, including layout dummies, prototypes, thumbnails, roughs, comps, storyboards, and site maps.
Generate resourceAssess whether content is relevant to the purpose, audience, audience needs, user experience, and has an appropriate design for target devices.
Generate resourceDevelop a cohesive brand identity by creating visual elements such as logos, color schemes, and typography that align with brand messaging.
Generate resourceApply criteria used to analyze and critique a product and participate in the critique process from both the client’s and designer’s perspective.
Generate resourceImplement feedback received during critique sessions to refine and finalize design solutions for production.
Generate resourceIntegrate photography into design projects by selecting and incorporating appropriate images that enhance the visual storytelling and align with project objectives and branding.
Generate resourceDemonstrate copy editing skills by proofreading for grammar and spelling errors, including use of proofreading marks.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the use of peripheral devices, such as scanners, external hard drives, printers, tablets, and cameras.
Generate resourceEvaluate project success, seeking customer and team member feedback, and plan for future improvements.
Generate resourceIdentify and manipulate elements of the software interface including options bar, menus, panels, toolbar, and artboards.
Generate resourceCreate and manipulate raster images using photo-editing software and tools, e.g., crop, perspective pencil, clone stamp, history brush, eraser, background eraser, magic eraser, gradient, and paint bucket.
Generate resourceApply appropriate document settings for printed and onscreen images, e.g., width/height, orientation, artboards, resolution, color mode, bit depth, and background.
Generate resourceDemonstrate techniques for converting raster images to vector art and executing the application of masks, channels, and a clipping path.
Generate resourceSelect and configure application preferences utilizing units and rulers, guides, and grids.
Generate resourceDemonstrate opening or importing images from a file, camera, scanner, or using Adobe Camera Raw interface.
Generate resourceUse filters, Smart filters vs. filters, to modify images destructively or non-destructively.
Generate resourceApply basic auto-correction methods and tools to repair and reconstruct images, e.g., healing tools, clone tools, content-aware tools, and liquify.
Generate resourceDemonstrate page layout skills including adding a title, a header, body text, block quote, a footer, a caption, generating a table of contents, an index, page size, page orientation, facing pages, spread, bleed, trim, slug, master page, alternate page layout, columns, gutters, margins, breaks, glyphs, and frames.
Generate resourceUse non-printing design tools in the interface to aid in design or workflow to navigate a document, e.g., panning, zooming, and rotating canvas.
Generate resourceCreate frames to layout visual elements, e.g., graphic frame, text frame, or unassigned frame.
Generate resourceDemonstrate placing assets in a document, e.g., embedding, linking, and relinking.
Generate resourceDemonstrate manipulating graphics in frames including placing graphics into documents or into existing frames and using frames to affect visibility of the content.
Generate resourceDemonstrate manipulating and scanning images and materials into appropriate file formats and resolutions.
Generate resourceDetermine and set the active foreground and background color, e.g., color picker, swatches, eyedropper tool, and hexadecimal value.
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of, and organize, gradients, e.g., gradient panel, editing color and transparency stops, and radial and elliptical gradients.
Generate resourceDemonstrate creation of, and organize, swatches, e.g., grouping, creating, importing, and exporting.
Generate resourceDemonstrate use of layers to manage design elements and complex projects, e.g., adding, deleting, merging, flattening, hiding/showing, locking/unlocking, duplicating, renaming layers, and creating layer groups.
Generate resourceDemonstrate essential image editing techniques, such as cropping, expanding, resizing, and resampling.
Generate resourceDemonstrate making, managing, and manipulating selections using a variety of tools.
Generate resourceModify, refine, and save selections using various methods, e.g., keyboard modifiers, feather, expand, contract, inverse, select and mask workspace, refine hair, add to, and subtract from selection, deselect, save, and load as channels.
Generate resourceDemonstrate the use of illustration software tools, palettes, options, clipping masks, and compound paths to manipulate and edit images.
Generate resourceApply photographic changes to images using tools and adjustments, e.g., burn tool, dodge tool, smudge tool, blur tool, sharpen tool, desaturate options, and photo filters.
Generate resourceDemonstrate color correction and grading skills to enhance the overall color balance, color mode, bit depth, gamut, and CMYK vs. RGB vs. grayscale.
Generate resourceDemonstrate rotating, flipping, modifying individual layers, objects selections, groups, and graphical elements, e.g., transforming, warping, distorting, and skewing.
Generate resourceEvaluate or adjust the appearance of objects, selections, or layers using various tools., e.g., adjustments, adjustment layers, histogram, opacity, and Eyedropper tool.
Generate resourceDesign and manipulate a vector image using a variety of tools, e.g., drawing tools, painting tools, pencil tool, brush tool, vector shapes, shape tools, and vector selection tools.
Generate resourceIdentify off-line finishing systems: Describe specialty finishing techniques
Generate resourceList advantages of screen printing process versus offset lithography or digital printing:
Generate resourceDescribe the workflow steps of screen printing process (Single color/Inline or Rotary press)
Generate resourceMarketing and Entrepreneurship: 10-12
Know and understand the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
Generate resourceUse leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
Generate resourceImplement personal and job-site safety rules and regulations to maintain safe and healthful working conditions and environments.
Generate resourcea. Align safety issues with appropriate safety standards to ensure a safe workplace/job-site.
Generate resourceSelect appropriate personal protective equipment as needed for a safe workplace/jobsite.
Generate resourcea. Inspect personal protective equipment commonly used for selected career pathway.
Generate resourceb. Use personal protective equipment according to manufacturer rules and regulations.
Generate resourceEmploy a safety hierarchy and communication system within the workplace/jobsite.
Generate resourceEstablish policies and procedures to maintain physical security of the work environment
Generate resourceUnderstand concepts, tools, and strategies used to explore, obtain, and develop in a marketing career.
Generate resourceUnderstand business’s responsibility to know and abide by laws, regulations, and ethical behavior that affect business operations and transactions.
Generate resourceDemonstrate skills related to seeking and applying for employment to find and obtain a desired job.
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