Graphics

Standards and Core Competencies

Standards:

3.    Technology Productivity Tools

• Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
• Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, preparing publications, and producing other creative works.

6.    Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools

• Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.
• Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Use editing tools in drawing and painting (select, add color and pattern, resize, crop, erase).

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Capture still images from various digital sources (e. g., scanners, digital cameras, Internet).

Use principles of design (proportion, balance, contrast, rhythm, emphasis, unity - see Appendix E, Design Principles and Tips).

Import and export graphics in appropriate file format (e.g., eps, tiff, pict, jpeg, gif).

Know appropriate type of graphics application to complete a given task (drawing, painting or photo enhancement).

Plan, organize and save multimedia files with attention to file size and media storage.

Create original artwork using the tools within a grade-appropriate graphics program.

Create original 3-D graphics and animations.

Instructional Key

The knowledge and skills content within each area is presented in activities across the K–12 curriculum with a teaching level of instruction key:

A= Awareness Level The student is exposed to the technology as it is being used by others.

G= Guided Level The student begins to use the technology with the help of others.

I= Independent Level The student uses the technology without assistance.

M= Mastery The student is competent in using the technology and is able to teach others.