Please see the Basic Skills Requirement table by clicking here and find your program.

If required, take the Basic Skills Test at our Testing Center. Call 941-255-7500 Ext. 1745 to schedule to take the test.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

Information Technology Assistant (OTA0040) is the first course in this program. Standards 01.0 – 15.0 are associated with this course.

1. Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information technology to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  
2. Develop an awareness of microcomputers.  
3. Demonstrate an understanding of networks.  
4. Use word processing applications to enhance the effectiveness of various types of documents and communication. 
5. Use presentation applications to enhance communication skills.  
6. Use spreadsheet applications to enhance communication skills. 
7. Use database applications to store and organize data. 
8. Use electronic mail to enhance communication skills. 
9. Investigate individual assessment and job/career exploration and individual career planning that reflect the transition from school to work, lifelong learning, and personal and professional goals.  
10. Incorporate appropriate leadership and supervision techniques, customer service strategies, and standards of personal ethics to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.  
11. Demonstrate competence using computer networks, internet and online databases to facilitate collaborative or individual learning and communication.  
12. Develop awareness of computer languages, web-based and software applications, and emerging technologies.  
13. Demonstrate an understanding of basic html by creating a simple web page. 
14. Demonstrate comprehension and communication skills.  
15. Use social media to enhance online communication and develop an awareness of a digital footprint.

Production Assistant

16. Demonstrate knowledge of digital publishing concepts.
17. Demonstrate knowledge of basic digital imaging.
18. Demonstrate proficiency in the safe and ethical use of the Internet to locate information.
19. Identify project requirements, define project planning, and understand the design process.
20. Perform page layout and measurement activities.
21. Demonstrate an understanding of color and its role in digital design.
22. Demonstrate a basic understanding of typography.
23. Demonstrate an understanding of elements and principles of design.
24. Demonstrate basic skill in digital photography.
25. Demonstrate skills in the use of raster software applications.
26. Demonstrate basic skills in the use of vector software applications.
27. Demonstrate basic technical skills using a desktop publishing application.
28. Develop an awareness of the emergent technologies associated with digital design.
29. Demonstrate understanding in page layout using desktop publishing applications.
30. Demonstrate an understanding of career opportunities and requirements in the field of digital design.

Digital Assistant Designer

31. Perform critical thinking activities.
32. Demonstrate the ability to set project requirements, engage in project planning, and utilize the design process.
33. Demonstrate an intermediate understanding of typography.
34. Demonstrate skills in the use of vector software applications.
35. Demonstrate an intermediate understanding in digital publishing operations.
36. Demonstrate skills in promotional design and application.
37. Demonstrate proficiency in digital imaging.
38. Demonstrate the ability to apply the design process.
39. Demonstrate understanding in the creation of digital design solutions involving motion or special effects.
40. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of emergent technologies in digital design industries.
41. Identify relevant career/college opportunities and produce required documents.
42. Demonstrate the ability to independently set, design and evaluate project requirements, project planning, model project planning and utilize the design process.
43. Demonstrate understanding in creating a simple webpage.
44. Demonstrate an advanced understanding in digital publishing operations.
45. Demonstrate the ability to create a multimedia presentation.
46. Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills relative to the design process.
47. Demonstrate proficiency in digital photography.
48. Plan, organize, and carry out collaborative digital design projects.
49. Demonstrate proficiency in the creation of a digital design product using mobile communication devices.

Create a portfolio (print and/or digital).

• Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign

• Computer Support Specialists
• Desktop Publisher

To find out more about these opportunities, please visit O*Net OnLine.

Digital Design 1 Program has no prerequisites.