th/8th Career Portal in Communications and Media Arts ... · Students explore college and career planning within specific career cluster(s). The students research labor market information,

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Allen ISD 7th/8th Career Portal in Communications and Media Arts Curriculum 2015-2016

§127.4. Career Portals

(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 7-8.

(b) Introduction. The goal of this course is to create a culture of high expectation and continuous improvement that provides middle school students with a foundation for success in high school, future studies, and careers. Students explore college and career planning within specific career cluster(s). The students research labor market information, learn job-seeking skills, and create documents required for employment. Students use self-knowledge to explore and set realistic goals. Districts have the flexibility of offering career exploration knowledge and skills in a variety of instructional arrangements.

Allen ISD Bundled Curriculum Document


Grade level – 7-8 Time Allotted: Days 10 Content Area – Unit 1 CP-Media Art Unit Name- Computer Basic

TEKS Statement Teach/ Apply TEKS Student Expectation/District Clarification

5 Digital citizenship. The student practices safe, responsible, legal, and ethical behavior while using technology tools and resources. The student is expected to:

Teach 5C Practice and explain safe and appropriate online behavior, personal security guidelines, digital identity, digital etiquette, and acceptable use of technology

Characteristic of secure Passwords

Read and sign AUP contract

6 Technology operations and concepts. The student demonstrates a thorough understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. The student is expected to:

6C 6G

Identify, understand, and use operating systems Implement effective file management strategies such as file naming conventions, location, backup, hierarchy, folder structure, file conversion, tags, labels, and emerging digital organizational strategies;

File Management Project to distinguish between C, H drive , and Desktop

6C 6K

Identify, understand, and use operating systems Use keyboarding techniques and ergonomic strategies while building speed and accuracy;

Use Keyboard Shortcuts to improve work efficiency

6E 6F

Identify, understand, and use hardware systems Understand troubleshooting techniques, including restarting systems, checking power issues, resolving software compatibility, verifying network connectivity, connecting to remote resources, and modifying display properties;

Students will be able to identify Mouse parts, Desktop parts, and computer parts

6K Use keyboarding techniques and ergonomic strategies while building speed and accuracy;

Learn how to use Turbo Typing program

6I Explain the relevance of technology as it applies to college and career readiness, life-long learning, and daily living

Holland codes and personality type



Content Vocabulary

Secure Passwords Desktop Start Button Monitor cords

AUP Keyboard shortcuts Task Bar Network cords

File Management Lift and right click Notifycation area USB slots

C drive Scroll Wheel Show desktop button Ergonomics

H Drive Icons Computer Parts WPM

Network drive Recycle Bin Power cords Accuracy

Enduring Understandings/Essential Questions

Signature Lessons

Resources

http://allenisd.org/Page/6686 --Week 1 - 2

Textbook Alignment

Formative Assessment

Summative Assessment

http://allenisd.org/Page/6686



Grade level – 7-8 Time Allotted: Days 20 Content Area – Unit 2 CP-Media Art Unit Name- Photography


1 The student explores one or more career clusters of interest. The student is expected to:

Teach 1A Identify the various career opportunities within one or more career clusters Photography

2 The student explores pathways of interest within one or more career clusters. The student is expected to:

2B Explore careers of personal interest

In Photography

2E Describe the technical-skill requirements for careers of personal interest

Student will describe Photography concepts in their Personal portfolio o Rule of Third o Close-up o Frames o Rules of composition o Using Photoshop

3 The student explores programs of study. The student is expected to:

3B Identify the academic and technical skills needed

Student will take pictures that contain Photography concepts and identify them in their personal portfolio

o Rule of Third o Close-up o Frames o Rules of composition o Using Photoshop

8 The student creates professional documents required for employment. The student is expected to:

8A Develop a resume Create a portfolio



Content Vocabulary

Rule of third Viewpoint

Close up Perspective

Framing Depth

Balancing Elements

Leading Lines

Symmetry and Patterns


Signature Lessons

Resources

http://allenisd.org/Page/6686 --Week 3-8

Textbook Alignment






Grade level – 7-8 Time Allotted: Days 15 Content Area – Unit 3 CP-Media Art Unit Name-College and Careers



Teach 1B Identify the pathways within one or more career clusters My next move/Hollond codes 6 year plan


2A Investigate career opportunities within the pathways My next move/Hollond codes 6 year plan

2C Research the academic requirements for careers of personal interest My next move/Hollond codes 6 year plan

2D Research the certification or educational requirements for careers of personal interest My next move/Hollond codes 6 year plan


3A Compare levels of education for careers of personal interest My next move/Hollond codes 6 year plan

3C Develop a personal program of study for at least one career

6 year plan 4 The student explores the professional skills needed for college and career success. The student is expected to:

4A Articulate the importance of strong academic skills to meet personal academic and career goals

Look at college-6 basic compitancies

4B Explore the importance of curricular, extracurricular, career preparation, and extended learning experiences

Naviance –section of resumes

4C Develop a personal six or eight year achievement plan that incorporates rigorous academic and relevant enrichment courses

Look at college

6 year plan

4D Explore the steps required to participate in a variety of career and educational opportunities, including, but not limited to , entry-level employment, military service, apprenticeships,



community and technical colleges, and universities

Look at college

6 year plan

4E Identify professional associations affiliated with a specified program of study

4F Employ effective leadership, teamwork, and conflict management

Group projects

4G Recognize the value of community service and volunteerism

Naviance –section of resumes

4H Demonstrate characteristics required for personal and professional success, including work ethics, integrity, dedication, perseverance, and the ability to interact with a diverse population

Daily opportunities to develop these

Canvas formative lesson teaching these terms 6 The student explores labor market information. The student is expected to:

6A Analyze national, state, regional, and local labor market information

My next move

6B Cite evidence of high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations based on analysis of labor market information

My next move

6C Analyze the effects of changing employment trends, societal needs, and economic conditions of career planning

My next move

Content Vocabulary

Credit hour Part time Full time Meaning of degree acronm (BA) Tuttion

Core curriculum Graduate Undergraduate Holland codes Myers -Briggs

Resume Extra curricular Career pathways Job outlook Personal strength

Personal weekness Workplace habbits


Signature Lessons



Resources

http://allenisd.org/Page/6686 --Week 4, 8-10, 15

Textbook Alignment






Grade level – 7-8 Time Allotted: Days 10 Content Area – Unit 4 CP-Media Art Unit Name-Animation



Teach 1A Identify the various career opportunities within one or more career clusters Animation

2 The student explores pathways of interest within one or more interest within one or more career clusters.The student is expected to:


In Animation


Student will describe Animation concepts in their Personal portfolio o History of animation o Anticipation o Follow Through o Squash and stretch o Walk cycle o Using Flash



Student will create Animation that contain animation concepts and identify them in their personal portfolio

o History of animation o Anticipation o Follow Through o Squash and stretch o Walk cycle o Using Flash





Content Vocabulary

Animation Anticipation Follow Through Squash and Stretch Walk Cycle


Signature Lessons

Resources


Textbook Alignment






Grade level – 7-8 Time Allotted: Days 10 Content Area – Unit 5 CP-Media Art Unit Name-Graphic Design



Teach 1A Identify the various career opportunities within one or more career clusters Graphic Design



In Graphic Design


Student will describe Graphic Design concepts in their Personal portfolio o Design Elements o Design Principles o Color Theory o Intended audience o Purpose of design o Using Photoshop



Student will create graphics with contain Graphic Design concepts and identify them in their personal portfolio

o Design Elements o Design Principles o Color Theory o Intended audience o Purpose of design o Using Photoshop


8A Develop a resume; and Create a portfolio



Content Vocabulary

Line Color Space Texture Size

Shape Value Contrast Repetition Alignment

Proximity Subtractive color Additive Color types Color relationships

Warm and cool colors


Signature Lessons

Resources


Textbook Alignment






Grade level – 7-8 Time Allotted: Days 10 Content Area – Unit 6 CP-Media Art Unit Name-Video



Teach 1A Identify the various career opportunities within one or more career clusters Video



In Video


Student will describe Video concepts in their Personal portfolio o Segmenting o Sequencing o Tracks o Using Premiere and Screen cast O matic



Student will record videos, take screen shots to make movies, and identify them in their personal portfolio

o Segmenting o Sequencing o Tracks o Using Premiere and Screen cast O matic



Content Vocabulary

Audio Video Genre Movie Tralier Segments

Screen captures Avi Mp4 Trimming Split

Tracks Sequencing




Signature Lessons

Resources


Textbook Alignment






Grade level – 7-8 Time Allotted: Days 5 Content Area – Unit 7 CP-Media Art Unit Name-Finance


5 The student understands personal financial management and recognizes the value of personal fiscal responsibility. The student is expected to:

Teach A Compare and contrast different types of banking services

Students will work through Themint.org

B Open and maintain different types of simulated bank accounts


C Practice different methods of withdrawing and depositing funds


D Reconcile bank statements, including fees and services


E Compare and contrast forms of credit, including credit cards and debit cards


F List the qualifications and procedures to obtain and improve credit scores


G Discuss the impact of identity theft on credit; and


H Examine the effects of poor credit scores as they relate to personal finance and career opportunities


Content Vocabulary

Debt Credit Debit Withdraw Deposit

Credit score Bank statements Identity theft




Signature Lessons

Resources

http://www.themint.org/teens/

Textbook Alignment



http://www.themint.org/teens/



Grade level – 7-8 Time Allotted: Days 5 Content Area – Unit 8 CP-Media Art Unit Name-Job-Seeking Skills


7 The student explores job-seeking skills. The student is expected to:

Teach 7A Identify the steps for an effective job search;

7B Describe appropriate appearance for an interview

7C Participate in a mock interview 8 The student creates professional documents required for employment. The student is expected to:

8A Develop a resume/portfolio

8B Write appropriate business correspondence such as a letter of intent and thank you letter

8C Complete sample job applications

D Explain protocol for use of references

Content Vocabulary

Application Interview Letter of intent


Signature Lessons

Resources

Textbook Alignment



Documents

th/8th Career Portal in Communications and Media Arts ... · Students explore college and career planning within specific career cluster(s). The students research labor market information,