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Information Technology | Unnamed: 1 | Unnamed: 2 | Unnamed: 3 | Unnamed: 4 | Unnamed: 5
Pathway: Interactive Media
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
ITPC01.01 | Interactive Media Pathway | #4: Fundamentals of Digital Communications | Gather and analyze interactive media customer requirements. | Gather data to identify customer requirements. | Gather information using interviewing strategies.
 |  |  |  |  | Determine client’s needs and expected outcomes.
 |  |  |  | Interpret and evaluate requirements. | Determine purpose of the interactive media project.
 |  |  |  |  | Determine the target audience.
 |  |  |  |  | Determine the interactive media elements to be used.
ITPC01.02 | Interactive Media Pathway | #4: Fundamentals of Digital Communications | Define scope of interactive media work in written form. | Define scope of work to meet customer requirements. | Develop a design brief.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify available media and content sources.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop time line for completion.
 |  |  |  |  | Determine staffing resources--internal and external--required to complete project.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop preliminary project budget.
 |  |  |  |  | Write document.
 |  |  |  |  | Obtain client approval on scope of work.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
ITPC01.03 | Interactive Media Pathway | #4: Fundamentals of Digital Communications | Create interactive media product specifications. | Prepare functional specifications. | Develop flowchart/navigational blueprints.
 |  |  |  |  | Determine delivery platform(s).
 |  |  |  |  | Design system architecture.
 |  |  |  |  | Design user interface.
 |  |  |  |  | Design navigational schema.
 |  |  |  | Prepare visual design specifications. | Apply principles of design.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify technical constraints.
 |  |  |  |  | Create sample design showing placement of buttons/navigational graphics and suggested color scheme.
 |  |  |  | Create final project plan. | Identify and obtain tools and resources to do the job.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify and evaluate risks.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop detailed task list.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify critical milestones.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify interdependencies.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
[NAME] | Interactive Media Pathway | #4: Fundamentals of Digital Communications | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Project Management. | Manage information system project methodologies. | Define the project's contribution to business needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Define the scope of the project.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify stakeholders and decision makers.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify escalation procedures.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop task list (work breakdown structures).
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate project requirements.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify required resources and budget.
 |  |  |  |  | Estimate time requirements.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop initial project management flowchart.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify interdependencies.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify critical milestones.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate risks.
 |  |  |  |  | Prepare contingency plan.
 |  |  |  |  | Manage the change control process.
 |  |  |  |  | Track critical milestones.
 |  |  |  |  | Participate in project phase review.
 |  |  |  |  | Report project status.
 |  |  |  |  | Utilize project management software.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop a method of evaluation.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Define scope of work to achieve individual and group goals. | Assess the task's contribution to overall business needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify size and specifics of the task.
 |  |  |  |  | Formulate task sequence.
 |  |  |  |  | Plan multiple tasks simultaneously.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify potential problems.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop contingency plans.
 |  |  |  | Develop time and activity plan to achieve objectives. | Coordinate plan with team, cross-functional groups, or individuals.
 |  |  |  |  | Formulate a task strategy.
 |  |  |  |  | Prioritize tasks according to business needs.
 |  |  |  |  | Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
 |  |  |  |  | Devise plan of action.
ITPC01.05 | Interactive Media Pathway | #4: Fundamentals of Digital Communications | Demonstrate the effective use of tools for interactive media production, development and project management. | Select and utilize appropriate software tools. | Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital imaging techniques and equipment.
 |  |  |  |  | Synthesize available interactive media technologies into a unified presentation using appropriate authoring software.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of available graphics software programs.
 |  |  |  |  | Manipulate images.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of animation.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify how different browsers affect the look of a web page.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
ITPC01.06 | Interactive Media Pathway | #5: Programming for Digital Media | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of web programming and hosting. | Demonstrate knowledge of Internet programming basics. | Recognize the importance of Internet programming standards.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of standard Internet programming coding.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of special Internet programming feature codes.
 |  |  |  |  | Differentiate between various versions of Internet programming.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of how to use standard programs to produce an Internet application.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify authoring programs specifically designed for Internet programming production.
 |  |  |  |  | Compare/contrast features, strengths, and weaknesses of different authoring programs.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify cross-platform issues.
 |  |  |  |  | Keep up-to-date with new and emerging trends related to Internet programming.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Apply knowledge of basic web programming. | Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of web content delivery enablers (e.g., CGI, API, SSI).
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of how to interface client/server.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of client-side processing and its advantages/disadvantages.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify security issues related to client-side processing.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify standard scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Visual Basic Script, ActiveX).
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of the uses and advantages/disadvantages of various scripting languages.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of how to use a scripting language to program a site.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of how to use advanced communication protocols.
 |  |  |  | Apply knowledge of web hosting. | Compare the advantages and disadvantages of running your own server vs. using a server provider.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify hardware requirements for a server.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify server software options.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate server providers.
 |  |  |  |  | Establish a domain name.
 |  |  |  |  | Comply with TCP/IP (Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol).
 |  |  |  |  | Upload files to the server.
 |  |  |  |  | Publicize the site (e.g., submit announcements to major search engines).
 |  |  |  |  | Collect/analyze usage statistics.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
ITPC01.07 | Interactive Media Pathway | #6: Applications in Digital Media | Create/implement interactive media product. | Produce interactive media as member of a development team. | Define the role of individual team members.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop a conceptual model for the interactive media project.
 |  |  |  |  | Select the media elements (e.g., sound, video, graphics, text, animation) to be used.
 |  |  |  |  | Integrate media elements.
 |  |  |  |  | Select the publication process to be used.
 |  |  |  |  | Select the distribution method to be used.
 |  |  |  | Implement functional design criteria. | Identify, utilize and create reusable components.
 |  |  |  |  | Create and produce content.
 |  |  |  |  | Create and refine design concepts.
 |  |  |  | Create product visual design. | Apply principles and elements of design.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply color theory to select appropriate colors.
 |  |  |  |  | Create and/or implement the look and feel of the product.
 |  |  |  |  | Create graphical images.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply knowledge of typography.
 |  |  |  |  | Enhance interactive media presentation using a photographic process.
 |  |  |  |  | Alter digitized images using an image manipulation program.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate visual appeal.
 |  |  |  | Produce or acquire content. | Produce or acquire graphics content.
 |  |  |  |  | Produce or acquire animation content.
 |  |  |  |  | Produce or acquire audio content.
 |  |  |  |  | Produce or acquire video content.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Apply knowledge of web programming. | Demonstrate knowledge of Internet programming codes for formatting page layout.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of web content delivery enablers (e.g., CGI, API, SSI).
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of how to interface client/server.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of client-side processing and its advantages/disadvantages.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify security issues related to client-side processing.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify standard scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Visual Basic Script, ActiveX).
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of the uses and advantages/disadvantages of various scripting languages.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of how to use a scripting language to program a site.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of how to use advanced communication protocols.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of how bandwidths affect data transmission and on-screen image.
 |  |  |  |  | Keep up-to-date with new and emerging trends related to Internet programming.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
 |  |  | (CONTINUED) | Integrate media elements. | Integrate the use of photographic special effects into interactive media presentations.
 |  |  |  |  | Integrate photographically derived images with hand-drawn graphic images.
 |  |  |  | Participate in iterative development with clients  and team members. | Manage the change control process.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify and track critical milestones.
 |  |  |  |  | Report project status.
ITPC01.08 | Interactive Media Pathway | #7: Advanced Applications in Digital Media | Test interactive media product. | Develop and implement a test plan. | Perform usability tests.
 |  |  |  |  | Assess product effectiveness.
 |  |  |  |  | Test product for reliability.
 |  |  |  |  | Plan and coordinate customer acceptance testing.
 |  |  |  | Resolve product problems. | Define the problem.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify/test possible solutions.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop resolution plan.
 |  |  |  |  | Implement solution.
 |  |  |  |  | Evaluate problem-solving processes and outcomes.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
ITPC01.09 | Interactive Media Pathway | #7: Advanced Applications in Digital Media | Deliver a quality interactive media product. | Demonstrate knowledge of interactive media quality assurance. | Demonstrate knowledge of the QA process.
 |  |  |  |  | Demonstrate knowledge of the standards/requirements for QA.
 |  |  |  |  | Develop team relationships to support quality assurance tasks.
 |  |  |  | Perform quality assurance tasks to produce a quality product. | Use customer satisfaction in determining product characteristics (e.g., cost, user-friendliness).
 |  |  |  |  | Recognize the relationship between dependability, functionality, ease of use, etc.
 |  |  |  |  | Follow established procedures for testing, identifying problems, and tracking resolutions.
Code | Topic | Course | Knowledge and Skill | Performance Element | Measurement Criteria
ITPC01.10 | Interactive Media Pathway | #8: Maintenance and Support of Digital Media | Perform maintenance and customer support functions for interactive media products. | Analyze software technical support needs. | Identify maintenance and support requirements.
 |  |  |  |  | Apply information and data analysis techniques.
 |  |  |  |  | Define scope of work to meet customer support needs.
 |  |  |  | Perform customer service. | Access needed information using appropriate reference materials.
 |  |  |  |  | Provide help to first line user-support personnel to answer user questions.
 |  |  |  |  | Provide troubleshooting for interactive media products.
 |  |  |  |  | Perform system-tuning function.
 |  |  |  |  | Diagnose problems within system.
 |  |  |  |  | Perform technical functions required by customer/user.
 |  |  |  |  | Communicate and document technical support provided.
 |  |  |  | Perform product maintenance activities. | Follow organizational procedure in communicating and documenting maintenance tasks.
 |  |  |  |  | Identify and analyze problem.
 |  |  |  |  | Analyze and propose solutions.
 |  |  |  |  | Implement solutions in code and documentation.
 |  |  |  | Perform product maintenance activities. | Release software and documentation updates according to procedures.