Arts, A/V Technology and Communications Cluster
CIMC supports instructors and programs in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications career cluster by providing a variety of instructional materials, ranging from career exploration to occupational preparation. Some of our related resources are featured below. Many others are available. See the Career Clusters Resource Matrix for a more comprehensive list of products available in your cluster. To learn more, or to order any of these materials, contact our customer service department at 800.654.4502 or by e-mail, or use our online catalog.
Career Clusters Resource Matrix
Free Download
The Career Clusters Resource Matrix identifies the skill standards, curriculum, and assessments produced by our divisions (CIMC, MAVCC, and Testing) that can assist you, whether you are looking for occupational duty and task statements, in-depth curriculum content for students and teachers, competency assessments of occupational competencies—or a combination of these. Simply identify the specific pathways within the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications cluster to locate the resources that meet your needs. Matrices for different Career Clusters can be found on our Instructional Choices page. For more information about Career Clusters, visit CareerTech's Career Clusters website.
Arts, A/V Technology and Communication matrix (PDF file)
Graphic Communications Series
Free Download
Our Graphics Communications series includes Orientation to Graphic Communications, Press Operations: Binding and Finishing, and Digital File Preparation and Output.
Orientation to Graphic Communications is newly revised and contains three new units: "Job Application Skills," "Introduction to Binding and Finishing," and "Introduction to Digital File Preparation and Output." This book introduces students to job opportunities in the printing industry and the basic concepts and skills necessary to be employed in an entry-level graphic communications occupation. It is endorsed by PrintED and aligns to their curriculum standard.
The revised Press Operations: Binding and Finishing contains two new units on binding and finishing, including troubleshooting. This book deals with offset press systems and operating procedures, and addresses the important economic aspects of pricing, waste management, the overall costs of doing business, and binding and finishing. Binding and Finishing is also endorsed by PrintED and aligns to their curriculum standard.
Digital File Preparation and Output takes students through the entire digital file preparation and output process, from creating a document to successfully sending a file to a print shop or service bureau. This publication will be available in 2007.
Books in the Graphic Communications series cover the following Arts, A/V Technology and Communications pathways:
- Printing Technology
We are offering a section of Orientation to Graphic Communications unit 3, "Shop Safety," as a free sample to download.
Shop Safety , Teacher Edition (PDF file, 860 KB)
Shop Safety, Student Guide (PDF file, 574 KB)
Shop Safety , Student Workbook (PDF file, 463 KB)
Agricultural Communications Series
Free Download
Our Agricultural Communications Series covers a spectrum of careers in the field of ag communications. Oral and Written covers communication strategies, professional relationships, thinking and writing skills, photojournalism, public speaking, and career investigation. Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations covers advertising media, consumer behavior, selling techniques, and other skills related to careers in the fields of agricultural advertising, marketing, and public relations. Electronic Media covers web page development, desktop publishing, radio production, print communication, and multimedia.
Books in the Agricultural Communication series cover the following Arts, A/V Technology and Communications pathways:
- Journalism and Broadcasting
For specific objectives, please download the Profile of Training Mastery - a form to document student performance that lists the specific competencies/objectives covered in the book.
Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations: Profile of Training Mastery (PDF file, 69 KB)
Electronic Media: Profile of Training Mastery (PDF file, 29 KB)
Oral and Written: Profile of Training Mastery (PDF file, 85 KB)
Video Editing TLA
Free Download
The Video Editing TLA is a nine-day Technology Learning Activity that introduces students to careers and skills related to video production. Students learn about scriptwriting, storyboards, and camera operation.
The Video Editing TLA covers the following Arts, A/V Technology and Communications pathways:
- Audio and Video Technology and Film
We are offering module 3 from the student workbook as a free sample:
Video Editing, module 3 (PDF file, 315 KB)
Online Competency Testing
Our Testing division offers online competency tests for several different careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communications cluster.
Having problems opening PDF files? You may need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Updated 02.28.07