Sacramento County Office of Education – Career Technical Education
CAREERS IN ARTS, MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT
DATE:
June 18, 2013
INDUSTRY SECTOR:
Arts, Media and Entertainment
PATHWAY:
Pathway
CBEDS TITLE:
Other Arts, Media & Entertainment
CBEDS Code:
5769
HOURS:
Total
180
JOB TITLE
Film & Video Operators
Multimedia Artists &
Animators
Broadcast Technicians
Classroom
180
Laboratory/CC
0
CVE
0
ONET CODES
27-4032.00
27-1014.00
JOB TITLE
Graphic Designers
Set & Exhibit Designers
ONET CODES
27-1024.00
27-1014.00
27-4012.00
Choreographers
27-2032.00
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course explores various careers in the Arts, Media and Entertainment
Industry Sector and prepares the students for entry level jobs in the field. Students learn the
requirements and opportunities for post-secondary education and develop a personal career/life plan
while learning valuable foundation skills that will benefit them throughout their school and working
life. Instruction includes an in-depth focus and hands-on practical experiences in the areas of
Performing Arts with an emphasis in Drama, Music, Dance and Production, Visual Arts, Graphics and
Design, and Video Media.
PREREQUISITES:
None
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:
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Direct Instruction
Group and individual applied projects
Multimedia
Demonstration
Field Trips
Guest Speakers
METHOD OF STUDENT EVALUATION:
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Student Projects
Written work
Exams
Observation record of student performance
Completion of assignments
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RECOMMENDED TEXTS:
None
MODEL CTE PATHWAY:
Grade
Year–Long Course
10th
Careers in Arts, Media, and Entertainment
11th
12th
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CALIFORNIA CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION MODEL CURRICULUM STANDARDS
California Department of Education CTE Standards website: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/sf/ctemcstandards.asp
ARTS, MEDIA, AND ENTERTAINMENT
KNOWLEDGE AND PERFORMANCE ANCHOR STANDARDS
1.0 Academics
Analyze and apply appropriate academic standards required for successful industry sector pathway completion leading to
postsecondary education and employment. Refer to the Arts, Media, and Entertainment academic alignment matrix for
identification of standards.
2.0 Communications
Acquire and accurately use Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector terminology and protocols at the career and college
readiness level for communicating effectively in oral, written, and multimedia formats. (Direct alignment with Language
Standards 9-10, 11-12.6)
3.0 Career Planning and Management
Integrate multiple sources of career information from diverse formats to make informed career decisions, solve problems,
and manage personal career plans. (Direct alignment with Speaking and Listening Standards 11-12.2)
4.0 Technology
Use existing and emerging technology to investigate, research, and produce products and services, including new
information, as required in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector workplace environment. (Direct alignment with
Writing Standards 11-12.6)
5.0 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Conduct short as well as more sustained research to create alternative solutions to answer a question or solve a problem
unique to the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector, using critical and creative thinking, logical reasoning, analysis,
inquiry, and problem-solving techniques. (Direct alignment with Writing Standards 11-12.7)
6.0 Health and Safety
Demonstrate health and safety procedures, regulations, and personal health practices,determine the meaning of symbols,
key terms, and domain-specific words and phrases as related to the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector workplace
environment. (Direct alignment with Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Studies 9-10, 11-12.4)
7.0 Responsibility and Flexibility
Initiate, and participate in, a range of collaborations demonstrating behaviors that reflect personal and professional
responsibility, flexibility, and respect in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector workplace environment and community
settings. (Direct alignment with Speaking and Listening Standards 9-10, 11-12.1)
8.0 Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
Practice professional, ethical, and legal behavior, responding thoughtfully to diverse perspectives and resolving
contradictions when possible, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational norms. (Direct alignment
with Speaking and Listening Standards 11-12.1d)
9.0 Leadership and Teamwork
Work with peers to promote divergent and creative perspectives, effective leadership, group dynamics, team and individual
decision making, benefits of workforce diversity, and conflict resolution as practiced in the SkillsUSA career technical
student organizations. (Direct alignment with Speaking and Listening Standards 11-12.1b)
10.0 Technical Knowledge and Skills
Apply essential technical knowledge and skills common to all pathways in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment sector,
following procedures when carrying out experiments or performing technical tasks. (Direct alignment with Writing
Standards 11-12.6)
11.0 Demonstration and Application
Demonstrate and apply the knowledge and skills contained in the Arts, Media, and Entertainment anchor standards,
pathway standards, and performance indicators in classroom, laboratory, and workplace settings, and through the
SkillsUSA career technical student organizations.
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CR = Classroom
I.
VISUAL ARTS, DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
II.
LAB/CC = Laboratory/Shop/Community Classroom
CR
LAB/
CC
Academic:
Basic skills and concepts
Commercial Products
Industry Jobs
Education and Training
Pathways in Visual Arts, Design and Production
PERFORMING ARTS AND PRODUCTION
A. Basic skills and concepts
 Describe the different types of production in the
performing arts field
 Identify the types of equipment and skills
related to performing arts productions
 List the roles and responsibilities and activities
of members of the production team
B. Theatrical Production, Scenic and Costume Designs
 Describe the components and elements of
scenic or costume design for theatrical
productions
 Discuss the various techniques that are used
to:
i. Create the illusion of time and location,
or
ii. Convey a character’s personality
 Explain how scenic design or costuming
reflects the mood of the production
 Research a script and develop a plan for the
design of a set or costumes for a selected
scene
 Create preliminary design sketches
 Present color rendering, model or computer
representation of designs
C. Industry Jobs
 List the types of careers in Performing Arts and
Production
 Compare and contrast the tasks and
responsibilities of different Performing Arts
Jobs
D. Education and Training
 Create a chart that shows the types of
education and training needed for selected
careers
 Select a specific career in Performing Arts
and/or Production and define an education plan
to obtain the necessary training
E. Pathways in Performing Arts and Production
 Review secondary and post-secondary training
STANDARDS
CTE Anchor:
CTE Pathway:
CR
LAB/
CC
STANDARDS
Academic:
CTE Anchor:
CTE Pathway:
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options and identify the pathways in Performing
Arts and Production
III.
DANCE, MOVEMENT AND CHOREOGRAPHY
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
IV.
V.
LAB/
CC
CTE Anchor:
CTE Pathway:
CR
LAB/
CC
A. Basic Skills and Concepts:
 Describe the different types of video and
electronic media and their uses
 Identify the use of the Elements of Art and
Principles of Design as they relate to video
and electronic media
 Select examples of contemporary media, and
discuss their merits in terms of visual impact
and communication
B. Commercial Industry
 Describe the technologies involved in
multimedia presentations
 Discuss how multimedia elements can be
used to enhance productions
 Develop a plan for multimedia presentations
 Demonstrate the steps to successfully insert
images and animations into a presentation
 Select, edit and insert sound files and video
into a presentation
 Create and deliver a multimedia presentation
for review
C. Industry Jobs
 List the types of careers in Video/Media
 Compare and contrast the tasks and
responsibilities of different Video/Media jobs
D. Education and Training
 Create a chart that shows the types of
education and training needed for selected
careers
STANDARDS
Academic:
Basic Skills and Concepts
Commercial Productions
Industry Jobs
Education and Training
Pathways to Music Production and Application
VIDEO/MEDIA PRODUCTION
STANDARDS
Academic:
Basic Skills and Concepts
Commercial Productions
Industry Jobs
Education and Training
Pathways in Dance, Movement and Choreography
MUSIC PRODUCTION AND APPLICATION
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
CR
CTE Anchor:
CTE Pathway:
CR
LAB/
CC
STANDARDS
Academic:
CTE Anchor:
CTE Pathway:
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
Select a specific career in Video/Media and
define an educational plan to obtain the
necessary training
E. Pathways in Video/Media Production
 Review the different classes available at High
School and ROP and identify the pathways in
Video and Media
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