| Month |
Unit / Topic |
Major TEKS |
Suggested Projects & Activities |
| August |
1. Introduction to Digital Media & Employability Skills |
130.307(c)(1), (2), (3) |
Digital media vocabulary; computer/file management; classroom technology procedures; teamwork; communication; careers in digital media; resume and portfolio introduction |
| September |
2. Digital Citizenship, Copyright & Ethics |
130.307(c)(1), (4) |
Copyright; trademarks; patents; Creative Commons; fair use; open-source resources; citing sources; online ethics; digital citizenship activities |
| October |
3. Design Principles & Visual Communication |
130.307(c)(5) |
Elements of design; principles of design; typography; color theory; balance; contrast; emphasis; alignment; repetition; composition; visual hierarchy |
| November |
4. Digital Graphics & Graphic Design |
130.307(c)(5), (6) |
Raster vs. vector graphics; file formats; resolution; pixels; image size; color modes; layers; graphic editing; logos; posters; advertisements |
| December |
5. Digital Photography |
130.307(c)(7) |
Camera basics; photography safety; composition; rule of thirds; lighting; perspective; focal point; transferring images; photo editing; enhancement |
| January |
6. Digital Video Production |
130.307(c)(8) |
Video terminology; camera techniques; framing; shots and angles; storyboarding; filming; transitions; editing; audio/video synchronization; exporting video |
| February |
7. Digital Audio & Podcasting |
130.307(c)(9) |
Audio terminology; microphones; recording; sound quality; editing; volume; effects; fading; waveforms; podcast production; exporting audio |
| March |
8. Animation & Motion Graphics |
130.307(c)(10) |
Frames; keyframes; motion; timing; transitions; linear and nonlinear animation; audio integration; interactive animation |
| April |
9. Multimedia & Interactive Design |
130.307(c)(12) |
Combining text, graphics, photos, audio, video, and animation; multimedia presentations; interactive products; web-based projects; social media graphics |
| May |
10. Digital Media Capstone & Portfolio |
130.307(c)(2), (11), (12) |
Project planning; identifying audience/client needs; storyboard; production schedule; final multimedia project; revisions; presentation; digital portfolio |
| May/June |
11. Career Readiness & Portfolio Showcase |
130.307(c)(1), (2), (11) |
Resume; digital portfolio; career research; project reflection; portfolio presentation; critique; lessons learned |
