(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Prerequisites: Printing and Imaging Technology II and Printing and Imaging Technology II Lab. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course. A student may repeat this course once for credit provided that the student is experiencing different aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(b) Introduction.
  (1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
  (2) The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster focuses on careers in designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts and design, journalism, and entertainment services.
  (3) Careers in printing span all aspects of the industry, including prepress, press, and finishing and bindery operations. In addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications Career Cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the printing industry with a focus on finishing and bindery operations and customer-based projects. Instruction may be delivered through lab-based classroom experiences or career preparation opportunities.
  (4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
  (5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
  (1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify and participate in training, education, or certification to prepare for employment;
    (B) identify and demonstrate professional standards and personal qualities needed to be employable such as self-discipline, self-worth, positive attitude, integrity, and commitment; and
    (C) demonstrate skills related to seeking, applying for, and obtaining a desired job, including identifying job opportunities, developing a resume and letter of application, completing a job application, and demonstrating effective interview skills.
  (2) The student applies academic knowledge and skills in printing and imaging projects. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply English language arts knowledge and skills in accordance with industry standards to a variety of written documents; and
    (B) apply mathematics knowledge and skills in accordance with industry standards to solve a problem.
  (3) The student implements advanced communications strategies. The student is expected to:
    (A) adapt language such as structure and style for audience, purpose, situation, and intent;
    (B) organize oral and written information;
    (C) interpret and communicate information, data, and observations;
    (D) present information formally and informally;
    (E) apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information;
    (F) listen to and speak with diverse individuals; and
    (G) exhibit public relations skills to increase internal and external customer/client satisfaction.
  (4) The student implements advanced problem-solving methods. The student is expected to:
    (A) employ critical-thinking skills independently and in groups; and
    (B) employ interpersonal skills in groups to solve problems.
  (5) The student implements advanced technology applications. The student is expected to use personal information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation, and spreadsheet or database applications for printing and imaging projects.
  (6) The student applies safety regulations. The student is expected to:
    (A) implement personal and workplace safety rules and regulations; and
    (B) follow emergency procedures.
  (7) The student implements leadership characteristics in student leadership and professional development activities. The student is expected to:
    (A) employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives by analyzing the various roles of leaders within organizations, exhibiting problem-solving and management traits, describing effective leadership styles, and participating in civic and community leadership and teamwork opportunities to enhance skills;
    (B) employ teamwork and conflict-management skills to achieve collective goals;
    (C) establish and maintain effective working relationships by providing constructive praise and criticism, demonstrating sensitivity to and value for diversity, and managing stress and controlling emotions;
    (D) prepare for meetings by developing goals and objectives to achieve within a scheduled time and producing agendas;
    (E) conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks by achieving goals and objectives within a scheduled time; producing meeting minutes, including decisions and next steps; and using parliamentary procedures, as needed; and
    (F) employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others.
  (8) The student implements ethical decision making and complies with laws regarding use of technology in printing. The student is expected to:
    (A) demonstrate an understanding of ethical conduct related to interacting with others such as maintaining client confidentiality and privacy of sensitive content and providing proper credit for ideas;
    (B) apply copyright laws in relation to fair use and duplication of materials;
    (C) model respect for intellectual property;
    (D) demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies; and
    (E) understand Creative Commons laws, including all licensing.
  (9) The student implements career-building characteristics. The student is expected to:
    (A) maintain, update, and present a portfolio with information such as work experiences, licenses, certifications, and work samples;
    (B) demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing employment opportunities; and
    (C) examine employment opportunities in entrepreneurship.
  (10) The student implements technical skills for efficiency. The student is expected to employ planning and time-management skills and tools to enhance results and complete work tasks.
  (11) The student implements an advanced technical understanding of professional printing and imaging. The student is expected to:
    (A) understand printing systems and their uses;
    (B) manage the printing process;
    (C) prepare customer documents;
    (D) use appropriate printing processes;
    (E) use binding processes, including cutting, folding, and trimming;
    (F) calculate paper counts from a stock sheet;
    (G) demonstrate folding a variety of print pieces, adapting equipment as needed;
    (H) demonstrate saddle stitch, perfect bind, and flat stitching in various printed materials;
    (I) demonstrate padding press operations;
    (J) use appropriate embossing, foil stamping, die cutting, and laminating samples;
    (K) print appropriate paper labels, ink jet labels, and bulk forms;
    (L) demonstrate knowledge of postal regulations related to packages, contents, sizes, and destinations; and
    (M) meet customer needs with regard to labeling, packaging, and shipping according to regulatory standards.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.113 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 6601