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Virginia Design, Multimedia, and Web Framework

Standards

Standard Description
39 Compare word processing, graphic design, multimedia creation, and web page creation. Lessons
40 Evaluate operating systems and hardware for compatibility with common software applications. Lessons
41 Evaluate software used in graphic design, multimedia creation, and web page creation. Lessons
42 Use technical support to resolve problems encountered during the creation of digital projects. Lessons
43 Apply appropriate method to back up files. Lessons
44 Identify project-management components. Lessons
45 Plan an effective design for a project. Lessons
46 Apply principles of design, layout, and typography appropriate for a project. Lessons
47 Enhance appearance of a project. Lessons
48 Create original content for a digitally designed project. Lessons
49 Demonstrate proofing skills through use of online tools and individual critiquing to check for format, style, correctness, and clarity. Lessons
50 Import text, graphics, tables, and charts for use in a print or graphic design project. Lessons
51 Use time-saving features of print and/or graphic design programs. Lessons
52 Create documents utilizing a variety of layouts including multiple columns, pages, and element positions. Lessons
53 Create a variety of print materials. Lessons
54 Create a document in a format appropriate for electronic distribution. Lessons
55 Convert a print document to digital format through scanning. Lessons
56 Critique a project to determine whether it meets the designated guidelines. Lessons
57 Identify the components of an effective multimedia project. Lessons
58 Create a multimedia project. Lessons
59 Use master slides, templates, and/or themes. Lessons
60 Create an object, using graphic design software. Lessons
61 Incorporate charts, graphs, and/or tables into a multimedia project. Lessons
62 Enhance a multimedia project with advanced features. Lessons
63 Incorporate elements from other sources into a multimedia project. Lessons
64 Edit a multimedia project. Lessons
65 Create handouts and/or other visuals for a multimedia presentation. Lessons
66 Deliver a multimedia presentation. Lessons
67 Critique a multimedia presentation to determine whether it meets the designated guidelines. Lessons
68 Evaluate the methods of creating websites. Lessons
69 Apply structural requirements (information architecture) for development of a website. Lessons
70 Create a website, using design software or a programming language. Lessons
71 Apply website design features. Lessons
72 Create hyperlinks. Lessons
73 Proofread and edit a website. Lessons
74 Test a website. Lessons
75 Explain or demonstrate publishing, updating, and maintaining a website. Lessons
76 Describe methods and tools used in digital marketing. Lessons
77 Compare content management systems commonly used in the business world. Lessons
78 Explore security issues related to computer and Internet technology. Lessons
79 Describe copyright issues and laws related to creating graphic design, multimedia, and website design projects. Lessons
80 Identify situations in which use of elements in projects is legal but may be unethical/inappropriate. Lessons
81 Describe licensing agreements associated with software usage. Lessons
82 Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry certifications related to the Design, Multimedia, and Web Technologies course. Lessons
83 Identify testing skills/strategies for a certification examination. Lessons
84 Demonstrate ability to successfully complete selected practice examinations (e.g., practice questions similar to those on certification exams). Lessons
85 Successfully complete an industry certification examination representative of skills learned in this course (e.g., MOS, IC3, NOCTI). Lessons
86 Explore careers in the graphic design, multimedia, and website design fields. Lessons
87 Investigate uses of graphic design, multimedia, and web technologies in business and industry. Lessons
88 Investigate new and emerging trends in design, multimedia, and web technologies, including digital technologies. Lessons
89 Create or update a résumé. Lessons
90 Create a professional, electronic portfolio. Lessons
91 Describe basic employment activities. Lessons
92 Identify potential employment barriers for nontraditional groups and ways to overcome the barriers. Lessons