(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grade 12. Prerequisite: Architectural Design II. 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 Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
  (3) Practicum in Architectural Design is an occupationally specific course designed to provide technical instruction in architectural design. Safety and career opportunities are included in addition to work ethics and architectural design study.
  (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 employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship and preparation requirements, for the student's chosen field;
    (B) demonstrate an understanding of group participation and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;
    (C) demonstrate productive work habits and attitudes;
    (D) apply the competencies related to resources, information, interpersonal skills, systems, and technology in appropriate settings and situations; and
    (E) demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and skills related to health and safety in the workplace, as specified by appropriate governmental regulations.
  (2) The student relates communication, mathematics, and science to the requirements of the student's chosen field. The student is expected to:
    (A) demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals from varied cultures, including fellow workers, managers, and customers;
    (B) apply mathematics principles and practices;
    (C) apply and identify scientific principles used in projects; and
    (D) read and interpret appropriate schematics, charts, graphs, drawings, construction documents, directions, manuals, bulletins, and regulations.
  (3) The student knows the function and application of the tools, equipment, technologies, and materials used in the student's chosen field. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify and select basic materials and processes used in the student's chosen field;
    (B) use the tools and equipment commonly employed in the student's chosen field in a safe manner;
    (C) handle and dispose of environmentally hazardous materials used in the student's chosen field in a proper manner; and
    (D) demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technologies in the student's chosen field.
  (4) The student selects and uses multimedia communication and rendering technology to meet specific architectural design needs. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply multimedia communication and rendering technology to individual or community problems;
    (B) describe the factors that affect the use and interpretation of communication products; and
    (C) identify and describe the roles of communication such as informing, persuading, and educating.
  (5) The student designs multimedia communication and rendering products using appropriate architectural design processes and techniques. The student is expected to:
    (A) develop or improve communication products that meet specified needs; and
    (B) maintain a project portfolio that documents architectural projects using a variety of multimedia techniques.
  (6) The student produces multimedia communication and rendering products using the appropriate tools, equipment, machines, materials, and processes. The student is expected to:
    (A) use a variety of tools, equipment, and machines; and
    (B) produce an architectural project using multimedia communication techniques.
  (7) The student follows appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify areas where codes, laws, standards, or regulations may be required;
    (B) locate the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations; and
    (C) comply with the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations.
  (8) The student demonstrates the ability to solve problems, think critically, and make decisions. The student is expected to:
    (A) develop or improve a product by following a problem-solving strategy;
    (B) apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis and evaluation of proposed technological solutions; and
    (C) apply decision-making techniques.
  (9) The student applies communication, mathematics, and science knowledge and skills to job-related activities. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply written, verbal, and visual communication techniques consistent with industry standards;
    (B) use mathematics concepts in communication technology; and
    (C) identify and apply scientific principles.
  (10) The student determines employment opportunities and preparation requirements for careers in the field of architecture. The student is expected to:
    (A) determine preparation requirements for various levels of employment in a variety of careers;
    (B) analyze the future employment outlook;
    (C) describe entrepreneurial opportunities in architecture and related fields;
    (D) determine how interests, abilities, personal priorities, and family responsibilities affect career choice;
    (E) compare rewards and demands for various levels of employment in a variety of careers; and
    (F) determine continuing education opportunities that enhance career advancement and promote lifelong learning.
  (11) The student demonstrates ethical and legal practices for careers in the architectural-related workplace. The student is expected to:
    (A) summarize the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees;
    (B) exhibit ethical practices as defined by the architectural industry;
    (C) analyze legal aspects of the architectural-related workplace;
    (D) develop a school-based learning activity in collaboration with the teacher and at least one related mentor that provides an in-depth study of at least one aspect of a selected business, industry, and labor independent study;
    (E) present the project in at least two formats such as model, graphic, verbal, or written to a panel of students, teachers, and practitioners in the career concentration;
    (F) maintain a project portfolio that documents experience by using graphic or written documentation of architectural-related projects; and
    (G) develop and update a professional resume that includes appropriate education history, work history, professional references, letters of recommendation, and all relevant information for any licenses, certifications, and credentials.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.66 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 9123