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Commercial Photography II
Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications · Texas TEKS
| Strand | Standard ID | Standard Statement | Covered? | CLX Match List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Student Applies Academic Knowledge And Skills In Commercial Photography. The Studen... | 1.1.1 | apply English language arts knowledge and skills in accordance with industry standards to a variety of written documents; | ✅ | • OpenStax : English II : 7.4 Lesson 7.4: Editing — Advanced Conventions (pending) • OpenStax : English I : 7.4 Lesson 7.4: Editing Conventions (pending) • OpenStax : English I : 7.3 Lesson 7.3: Revising for Clarity & Style (pending) • OpenStax : English I : 8.3 Lesson 8.3: Synthesizing & Citing Sources (pending) |
| 1.1.2 | apply mathematics knowledge and skills in accordance with industry standards to solve a problem | ✅ | • TPC : TPC Industrial Fundamentals : 103 Mathematics in the Plant • OpenStax : Elementary Algebra 2e : 3.1 Use a Problem-Solving Strategy (pending) • OpenStax : Elementary Algebra 2e : 3.2 Solve Percent Applications (pending) • OpenStax : Elementary Algebra 2e : 3.4 Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem (pending) • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 01 Studying | |
| 2. The Student Applies Professional Communications Strategies. The Student Is Expected To: | 2.1.1 | adapt language for audience, purpose, situation, and intent | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English I : ELA English 1: Unit 07 Composition & the Writing Process • OpenStax : English II : 7.1 Lesson 7.1: Planning for Purpose & Audience (pending) • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 06: Delivering the Message • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 07 • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I |
| 2.1.2 | organize oral and written information | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04 • OpenStax : English II : 8.4 Lesson 8.4: Presenting Research (pending) • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08 • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08 • TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 905 Effective Communication for Supervisors | |
| 2.1.3 | interpret and communicate information, data, and observations | ✅ | • Core-LX : Principles of Data Science : Principles of Data Science - Chapter 10: Reporting Results • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II • Certify ED : Biotechnology (Video & VR) : Biotechnology - Unit 03 - Scientific Method: Experimental Design, Data Analysis, and Hypothesis Testing • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 02: Safety, Scientific and Technological Principles of Agriscience Issues • Core-LX : BioTechnology Skills : Biotech Lab Skills | |
| 2.1.4 | deliver formal and informal presentations | ✅ | • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 04 • Core-LX : ELA English II : ELA English II: Unit 08 • GoSkills : Public Speaking : Public Speaking: 02 PowerPoint Presentations • GoSkills : Public Speaking : Public Speaking: 05 Conclusion • OpenStax : English II : 8.4 Lesson 8.4: Presenting Research (pending) | |
| 2.1.5 | apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 02 Listening • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Employability Skills : TACC Employability Skils: 02 Listening • Pineapple Academy : Front of House Training : Front of House Training: 01 Being In Service • OpenStax : English II : 4.3 Lesson 4.3: Academic Discussion & Collaboration (pending) | |
| 2.1.6 | listen to and speak with diverse individuals; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 06 - Use of Force: Principles, Practices, and Legal Implications • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 07 - Human Relations and Community Policing in Criminal Justice • Certify ED : Criminal Justice (Video & VR) : Criminal Justice - Unit 07 - Human Relations and Community Policing in Criminal Justice • Open Textbooks : Nursing Fundamentals : Nursing Fundamentals Ch 02: Communication • Open Textbooks : Nursing Fundamentals : Nursing Fundamentals Ch 03: Diverse Patients | |
| 2.1.7 | exhibit public relations skills to increase internal and external customer/client satisfaction | ✅ | • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 03 - Communication Skills • Certify ED : Hospitality Management : Hospitality - Unit 03 - Communication Skills • Pineapple Academy : Essentials for Front of House Service : Essentials for Front of House Service: 02 Being A Team Player • Open Textbooks : Trades Access Common Core: Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees : TACC EAROEE: 04 Maintain Relations • OpenStax : Introduction to Business : 12.9 Public Relations Helps Build Goodwill (pending) | |
| 3. The Student Understands And Examines Problem-Solving Methods. The Student Is Expected To: | 3.1.1 | employ critical-thinking skills independently and in groups; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Pointful Education : Architectural Design II : Architecture_02 01: Basic Architectural Drawings • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Criminal Justice : ICJ01: Crime, Criminal Justice, and Criminology • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills |
| 3.1.2 | employ interpersonal skills in groups to solve problems | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 30 - Creative Workflow and Interpersonal Skills • Open Textbooks : Working in the Food Service Industry : CUL07: CH04: Workplace Communication and Teamwork • Core-LX : Transitioning to Quality Online Teaching (MASTER) : Final Assignment • Core-LX : Transitioning to Quality Online Teaching (MASTER) : Introduction to the Course • FTTS Publisher : 3 Way Communication : 3 Way Communication | |
| 4. The Student Applies Technology Applications. The Student Is Expected To Use Personal In... | 4.1.1 | The student applies technology applications. The student is expected to use personal information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation, and spreadsheet or database applications for commercial photography projects | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email • Open Textbooks : Current & Emerging Computing Technology : Current & Emerging Computing Technology: 09 Email • GoSkills : Microsoft PowerPoint 2010-2019 : PPT 2019: 01 Interface and Basics • GoSkills : Microsoft PowerPoint 2010-2019 : PPT 2019: 07 Delivering Your Presentation |
| 5. The Student Applies Knowledge Of Commercial Photography Systems. The Student Is Expecte... | 5.1.1 | The student applies knowledge of commercial photography systems. The student is expected to analyze and summarize the history and evolution of the commercial photography field | ❌ | no genuine match |
| 6. The Student Applies Safety Regulations. The Student Is Expected To: | 6.1.1 | implement personal and workplace safety rules and regulations in a photography studio and lab; | ✅ | • Certify ED : Plumbing (Video & VR) : Plumbing - Unit 07 - Workplace Safety in the Plumbing Industry • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies : BuildMT 01: Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems • Certify ED : Construction Safety (OSHA) (Video & VR) : Construction Safety (OSHA) - Unit 12 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • CLX : Automotive Basics : Service and Safety: Shop and Personal Safety • CLX : Automotive Basics : Service and Safety: Shop and Personal Safety |
| 6.1.2 | follow emergency procedures | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Building Maintenance Technologies : BuildMT 01: Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems • Certify ED : Early Childhood Education (Video & VR) : Early Childhood Education - Unit 11 - Safety and Emergency Procedures • Certify ED : Electrical (Video & VR) : Electrical - Unit 02 - Electrical Safety and Emergency Procedures • Certify ED : HVAC 1 (Video & VR) : HVAC 1 - Unit 02 - HVAC Safety, Regulations, and Mathematics • Certify ED : Plumbing (Video & VR) : Plumbing - Unit 07 - Workplace Safety in the Plumbing Industry | |
| 7. The Student Applies Leadership Characteristics To Student Leadership And Professional D... | 7.1.1 | employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives by analyzing the various roles of leaders with organizations, exhibiting problem-solving and management traits, describing effective leadership styles, and participating in civic and community leadership and teamwork opportunities | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 09: Succeeding on the Job • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 01 Teamwork in Business • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 04 Decision Making and Conflict Resolution • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills |
| 7.1.2 | employ teamwork and conflict-management skills to achieve collective goals | ✅ | • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 04 Decision Making and Conflict Resolution • GoSkills : Team Leadership : Team Leadership: 05 Team Dysfunctions • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Conflict • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 01 Teamwork in Business • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Teamwork | |
| 7.1.3 | establish and maintain effective working relationships by providing constructive praise and criticism, demonstrating sensitivity to and value for diversity, and managing stress and controlling emotions | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 08: Analyzing Communication Scenarios • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 08: Management and Leadership Part II • Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Professionalism in Allied Health (v21.12) PS1011 • Lifelong Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills : Lifelong Soft Skills - Communication • Pointful Education : Healthcare Management and Information Systems : HMIS 06: Communication | |
| 7.1.4 | prepare for meetings by developing goals and objectives to achieve within a scheduled time and producing agendas | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Open Textbooks : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education: 04 Practical Uses for Preparatory and Admin Work • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 04: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part I • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II • TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 901 Maintenance Organization | |
| 7.1.5 | conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks by achieving goals and objectives within a scheduled time; producing meeting minutes, including decisions and next steps; and using parliamentary procedures, as needed; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Open Textbooks : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education : Generative AI: Practical Uses in Education: 04 Practical Uses for Preparatory and Admin Work • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 04: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part I • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 03: Effective Communication Strategies Part II • Open Textbooks : Fundamentals of Business, 4th edition : Fundamentals of Business: Chapter 08 Management and Leadership | |
| 7.1.6 | employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Agriscience I : Agriscience_01 07: Leadership and Citizenship Skills • Pointful Education : Early Childhood Education II : EarlyChildEd_02 02: Professionalism Part II • Open Textbooks : Introduction to Education : IE 01 - Why Teach? • TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 907 Managing a Training Program • TPC : TPC Maintenance Supervisor : 904 Improving Performance in Maintenance | |
| 8. The Student Applies Ethical Decision Making And Complies With Laws Regarding Use Of Tec... | 8.1.1 | demonstrate an understanding of ethical conduct related to interacting with others such as maintaining client confidentiality and privacy of sensitive content and providing proper credit for ideas | ✅ | • Certify ED : Nursing Assistant (Video & VR) : Nursing Assistant - Unit 37 - Legal, Ethical, and Patient Rights • Certify ED : Medical Assistant : Medical Assistant - Unit 38 - HIPAA and Patient Rights • Medcerts : Medical Coder & Biller Certification Course : Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials (v24.7) HI1015 • Certify ED : Early Childhood Education (Video & VR) : Early Childhood Education - Unit 08 - Privacy and Confidentiality |
| 8.1.2 | discuss and apply copyright laws in relation to fair use and duplication of images | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 01: Working in the Video Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 01: Working in the Design Industry • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I | |
| 8.1.3 | model respect for intellectual property when manipulating, morphing, and editing digital images; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 04: Professional Ethics and Legal Responsibilities • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 10: Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part III | |
| 8.1.4 | demonstrate proper etiquette and knowledge of acceptable use policies, including Creative Common laws and licensing | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 01: Working in the Video Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 01: Working in the Design Industry • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I | |
| 9. The Student Develops Career-Building Characteristics. The Student Is Expected To: | 9.1.1 | maintain and update a portfolio with information such as work experiences, licenses, certifications, and work samples; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 07: High School, College and Internship Preparation • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 05: Career Opportunities in Drafting • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 08: Networking, Resumes, Cover Letters and Interviews |
| 9.1.2 | demonstrate skills in evaluating and comparing employment opportunities | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Career Exploration in Finance : CEIF 10: Life After Banking • Pointful Education : Architectural Design III : Architecture_03 05: Career Opportunities in Drafting • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 08: Analyzing Communication Scenarios • Pointful Education : Startups and Innovation : Module 01: Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Startups | |
| 10. The Student Applies Technical Skills For Efficiency. The Student Is Expected To Employ ... | 10.1.1 | The student applies technical skills for efficiency. The student is expected to employ planning and time-management skills to complete work tasks such as creating quotes and budgeting | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 06 Budgeting • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 06 Budgeting • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 06 Budgeting • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 06 Budgeting • Open Textbooks : Principles of Managerial Accounting : Principles of Managerial Accounting: 06 Budgeting |
| 11. The Student Develops An Increased Understanding Of Commercial Photography. The Student ... | 11.1.1 | identify photographs for commercial photography | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 02: Working in the Video Industry Part II |
| 11.1.2 | recognize the elements and principles of art as they apply to a variety of commercial photography projects | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 17 - Color Principles and Characteristics • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II | |
| 11.1.3 | use principles of commercial photography such as working with clients, interpreting client instructions, developing production schedules, and delivering products in a competitive market | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 01: Working in the Design Industry Part I • Pointful Education : Adobe Illustrator Certification : Module 01: Working in the Design Industry • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 37 - Production Management and Contracts | |
| 11.1.4 | identify appropriate cameras and lenses | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 04 - Digital Photography and Imaging Fundamentals • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 04 - Digital Photography and Imaging Fundamentals | |
| 11.1.5 | recognize appropriate photographic composition and layout principles | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Premiere Certification : APC 02: Working in the Video Industry Part II • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity | |
| 11.1.6 | identify the use of appropriate digital black and white and color photography | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe After Effects : Adobe After Effects 02: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part II • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 18 - Color Temperature, Psychology, and Displays • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 18 - Color Temperature, Psychology, and Displays | |
| 11.1.7 | understand the use of effective photographic lighting techniques, including three-point, studio, portraiture, and product | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 19 - Lighting and Chromakeying • Open Textbooks : Basic Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 : Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 01: Properties of Light and Factors Affecting the Ability to See • Open Textbooks : Basic Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 : Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 01: Properties of Light and Factors Affecting the Ability to See • Open Textbooks : Basic Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 : Lighting for Electricians: Level 1 01: Properties of Light and Factors Affecting the Ability to See | |
| 11.1.8 | recognize the elements of professional quality photographs | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 04 - Digital Photography and Imaging Fundamentals • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II | |
| 11.1.9 | identify the most appropriate types of photographic paper for projects | ❌ | no genuine match | |
| 11.1.10 | recognize appropriate solutions for mounting, matting, or framing photographs | ❌ | no genuine match | |
| 11.1.11 | understand appropriate, current, and industry-standard production processes to produce photographs | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 37 - Production Management and Contracts • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 12 - Video Production and Rendering | |
| 11.1.12 | evaluate photographs using principles of art, commercial photography standards, and critical-thinking skills | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II | |
| 11.1.13 | identify appropriate resolution and digital file formats | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 02 - Digital Devices, Hardware, and File Formats • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 04 - Digital Photography and Imaging Fundamentals • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 11: Publishing Digital Media | |
| 11.1.14 | identify and use the principles of design to discuss, analyze, critique, and write about visual aspects of photographic work, including the student's own work; | ✅ | • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe Photoshop Certification : APC 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II • Pointful Education : Communication Skills for Business : Communication Skills for Business 05: Best Practices for Creating Business Deliverables Part II | |
| 11.1.15 | demonstrate knowledge of the principles of design in photographic work with a focus on composition, color, design, shape, shadow, negative space, and background | ✅ | • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 09 - Design Elements, Principles, and Creativity • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 17 - Color Principles and Characteristics • Open Textbooks : Digital Media Production : Digital Media Production - Unit 18 - Color Temperature, Psychology, and Displays • Pointful Education : Adobe InDesign Certification : AID Module 02: Working in the Design Industry Part II |
Coverage Summary
Core-LX delivers strong coverage of this TEKS course at 93% of sub-standards aligned.
Primary publishers contributing alignment: Pointful Education (66), Open Textbooks (47), Certify ED (15), OpenStax (12), Core-LX (11).
Gap-closure roadmap (3 sub-standards not yet aligned, grouped by strand):
- Strand 5. The Student Applies Knowledge Of Commercial Photography Systems. The Student Is Expecte...: 1 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
- Strand 11. The Student Develops An Increased Understanding Of Commercial Photography. The Student ...: 2 sub-standard(s) — candidate for a focused Gap Lesson
Eligible for Gap Lesson / Gap Lab generation — coverage exceeds the 85% threshold; any remaining sub-standard gaps will be closed by auto-generated lessons in the next pipeline phase.
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