Competency Profile

Digital Imaging - Internet Basics - Multimedia - Web Design - Web Site Management - Basic Computer Functions - Applications - Certifications - Workplace Skills - Printable Version

• Digital Imaging
  • Use digital camera functions.
  • Take Digital Images that meet industry standards.
  • Use a Scanner to import images.
  • Import images into Photoshop.
  • Use Light, Tone, Color, Line Shape, Texture, Repetition, Heirarchy, Framing and Composition creatively.
  • Use Color Balance to process a portrait with appropriate CMYK skin tones.
  • Use Selection Tools
  • Use Layers to support adjustments.
  • Demonstrate ability to orally critique artwork.
  • Restore a photograph.
  • Use filters in Photoshop efficiently.
  • Prepare a presentation of work.
  • Create a piece that demonstrates knowledge of text and imagery to convey mood and message.
  • Output digital images to a printer using appropriate color profiles.
  • Use standards for preparing images for use in media.

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• Internet Basics

• Efficient Use of Browsers
• Demonstrate Knowledge of Internet History and Standards
• Use Email and Telecommunications software proficiently
• Demonstrate Knowledge of Internet Protocols
• Understand Web Technologies, Helper Applications and Plugins (including what they are used for and when their use is appropriate)
• Demonstrate ethical use of Internet resources.
• Pass the IC3 Living Online exam.

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• Multimedia

• Produce Animated GIFS
• Use timelines and frames efficiently
• Produce Flash Movies
• use Windows Movie Maker to produce Internet- ready movies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of streaming audio and video formats

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• Web Design

• Write HTML/XHTML Web Sites
• Write Websites using Java Scripts
• Write web sites using CSS
• Use Hyperlinks in web design.
• Use frames, tables, and forms in the layout of a Website.
• Use HTML code to generate graphics and multimedia into web pages.
• Properly develop websites according to accessibility.

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• Web Site Management

• Publish Web Sites to a Server
• Identify network connections.
• Identify network security issues.
• Identify servers and infrastructure necessary for websites.
• Demonstrate ethical use of copyright, fair use, and trademarked material.
• Produce a website that effectively uses e-commerce.
• Produce a website that effectively uses basic projects, management concepts of sponsorship, alignment, stakeholders, resources and ROI.

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• Basic Computer Functions

• Identify hardware.
• Describe functions of hardware.
• Install an operating system.
• Troubleshoot an operating system.
• Identify network connections.
• Install Application Software
• Pass IC3 Computer Fundamentals Exam

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• Applications

• Proficiently use Word Processing software.
• Proficiently use Spreadsheet software.
• Proficiently use Database software.
• Proficiently use Desktop Publishing software.
• Pass IC3 Applications exam.

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• Certifications

• Recieve IC3 Certiport Certification.
• Recieve WOW Certification.
• Complete and acquire the Achievement Technologies Workplace Readiness Skills.

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• Workplace Skills

• Time Management
• Cooperation
• Oral Communication Skills
• Responsibility
• Problem Solving Skills

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